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Oklahoma-based First United Bank Promotes Suchala to Chief Banking Officer

April 3, 2025

Ryan SuchalaOn March 24, Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank announced the promotion of Ryan Suchala to chief banking officer. He will spearhead strategic growth initiatives, deepen customer engagement and drive innovation across Texas and Oklahoma.

With nearly two decades of banking experience, Suchala has been a key leader at First United Bank for more than seven years, most recently serving as Dallas/Fort Worth regional president. Prior to joining First United Bank, he spent 17 years at BOK Financial, for which he served as Dallas market president.

“Ryan’s leadership, strategic vision and deep commitment to our values have made a profound impact at First United,” says Greg Massey, CEO. “His promotion is well deserved, and we are confident that under his leadership, we will continue to innovate, enhance customer relationships and expand our reach in meaningful ways.”

Established in 1900, First United Bank has more than 95 bank, mortgage and insurance locations across Oklahoma and Texas.

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Texas Bankers

Oklahoma-based First United Bank Promotes Suchala to Chief Banking Officer

April 3, 2025

Ryan SuchalaOn March 24, Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank announced the promotion of Ryan Suchala to chief banking officer. He will spearhead strategic growth initiatives, deepen customer engagement and drive innovation across Texas and Oklahoma.

With nearly two decades of banking experience, Suchala has been a key leader at First United Bank for more than seven years, most recently serving as Dallas/Fort Worth regional president. Prior to joining First United Bank, he spent 17 years at BOK Financial, for which he served as Dallas market president.

"Ryan’s leadership, strategic vision and deep commitment to our values have made a profound impact at First United,” says Greg Massey, CEO. “His promotion is well deserved, and we are confident that under his leadership, we will continue to innovate, enhance customer relationships and expand our reach in meaningful ways.”

Established in 1900, First United Bank has more than 95 bank, mortgage and insurance locations across Oklahoma and Texas.

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Texas Bankers

Oklahoma-based First United Bank Promotes Suchala to Chief Banking Officer

April 3, 2025

Ryan SuchalaOn March 24, Durant, Oklahoma-based First United Bank announced the promotion of Ryan Suchala to chief banking officer. He will spearhead strategic growth initiatives, deepen customer engagement and drive innovation across Texas and Oklahoma.

With nearly two decades of banking experience, Suchala has been a key leader at First United Bank for more than seven years, most recently serving as Dallas/Fort Worth regional president. Prior to joining First United Bank, he spent 17 years at BOK Financial, for which he served as Dallas market president.

"Ryan’s leadership, strategic vision and deep commitment to our values have made a profound impact at First United,” says Greg Massey, CEO. “His promotion is well deserved, and we are confident that under his leadership, we will continue to innovate, enhance customer relationships and expand our reach in meaningful ways.”

Established in 1900, First United Bank has more than 95 bank, mortgage and insurance locations across Oklahoma and Texas.

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Lone Star Capital Bank Chair McCandless Announces Retirement

SouthWest Bank Welcomes Littlefield as Senior Compliance Officer

Community National Bank Announces Promotions and New Talent Joining the Team

Abbassi Named Director of Strategic Support at the Texas Department of Banking

Central Bank Hires Welch as Commercial Banker, Minzenmeyer as Deposit Officer

Ortiz Appointed Senior Vice President and McElroy Hired as Vice President for WestStar’s Corporate Accounting

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