IN THE NEWS
Stride bank announces program partnership with affirm
Stride Bank continues to strengthen its position as a premier card issuer for fintech leaders by partnering with Affirm to support the Affirm Card™, a fast-growing solution with over 1.7 million active cardholders. This partnership aligns with Stride’s strategic vision to provide next-generation payment solutions that meet evolving consumer preferences, while contributing to Affirm’s mission to build a more transparent, user-first financial ecosystem.
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National VA Loans Joins Forces with Stride Bank N.A. to Expand Services for Veterans Nationwide
National VA Loans, a leading provider of VA home loans, proudly announces its partnership with Stride Bank, N.A., a premier financial institution known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the banking industry. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone for both organizations, promising to enhance the support and resources available to veterans seeking home financing solutions.
National VA Loans has long been recognized for its dedication to helping veterans achieve their homeownership dreams by offering specialized VA loan products tailored to their unique needs. With a reputation for exceptional customer service and expertise in navigating the complexities of VA loans, National VA Loans has earned the trust of veterans across the country.
For more information about National VA Loans and its partnership with Stride Bank, N.A., please visit www.nationalvaloans.com or contact Jeff Newton at 855-956-4040.
IN THE NEWS
Jimmy Stallings, President of Stride Bank's Payments Division, pens Journal record article
To remain relevant in today’s highly competitive market, banks must employ creative thinking, forward-looking strategies, and a firm commitment to a digital future. In a world where technology is reshaping customer preferences and workforce dynamics, embracing a culture of perpetual improvement is vital for attracting both customers and top talent in an increasingly digital world.
A recent report from Forbes highlights a shift in the banking sector, with megabanks and regional banks witnessing a decline in new checking account openings. Meanwhile, digital and fintech banks have surged in popularity, growing by 36-47% since 2020. Over one-third of Gen Z and millennials now consider a fintech or digital bank as their primary checking account provider. Digital banks, like the ones we partner with, have proven to be extremely adept at identifying shifting customer needs, designing great products that improve people’s lives, and getting their message out. Partnering with tech pioneers like this has been a cornerstone of Stride Bank’s reputation for innovation in the community banking space but that has only been the most recent chapter in a long history of early adoption.
For more information, contact marketing@stridebank.com
IN THE NEWS
CHELSEA PUCKETT, SVP STRATEGIC PAYMENTS SYSTEMS, NAMED TO AMERICAN BANKER'S MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN PAYMENTS: NEXT 2023
American Banker is proud to recognize its third annual Most Influential Women in Payments, Next honorees. This award, a complement to American Banker's annual Most Influential Women in Payments, recognizes women under 40 who have demonstrated expertise, leadership skills and an ability to adapt in an ever-changing payments industry.
"As leaders, we know that we must first lead ourselves if we want to effectively influence our teams to build and maintain habits that keep them engaged and performing at their best," said Chelsea Puckett, senior vice president for strategic payment systems at Stride Bank. "When we practice what we preach, show up authentically, and model the effort we ask of them, we gain respect and buy-in that surpasses leadership by authority every time."
For more information, contact marketing@stridebank.com
IN THE NEWS
fawn sachleben, OKC Market president, recounts lessons learned from a massive loan deal for okc's innovation district
Fawn implores leaders to "Hug Your Competitors" and "Surprise Yourself" in this inspirational piece about galvanizing the community and rising to the occasion when presented with opportunities that are both rewarding and challenging.
For more information, contact marketing@stridebank.com
IN THE NEWS
CHELSEA PUCKETT PENS ARTICLE FEATURED IN THE JOURNAL RECORD
It's time to toss out the idea that perfection is the only way to succeed in the workplace! In this empowering article Chelsea Puckett, our SVP of Strategic Payment Systems, explains how women can resist societal norms and achieve greatness on their own terms.
For more information, contact marketing@stridebank.com
IN THE NEWS
STRIDE BANK FEATURED IN THE FINANCIAL BRAND
With advice like "Don't Google Like My Mom" and "Embrace the Suck," Lindsey Ogan warns fellow marketers that "Failing to Experiment With AI Tools Like ChatGPT Is An Inexcusable Mistake."
For more information, contact marketing@stridebank.com
PRESS RELEASE
Stride Bank Wealth Management Adds to Oklahoma City Roster
Whitney Hufnagel Latest Addition to Growing Wealth Team
CONTACT WHITNEY HUFNAGEL TODAY!
VP, Relationship Manager
whufnagel@stridebank.com
office: 405-510-3255
Press Release
Stride Bank NEW Market President IN Bartlesville location.
Stride Bank is excited to announce Charles Allcott as the new Bartlesville Market President.
CONTACT CHARLES ALLCOTT TODAY!
Market President, Bartlesville
callcott@stridebank.com
office: 918-331-2901
PRESS RELEASE
Bank Donates To Fire Department
Press Release
Stride Bank Adds New Chief Investment Officer to Wealth Management Team
Stride Bank is excited to announce Brad Wallace as the new Chief Investment Officer of the bank’s Wealth Management division.
Contact Brad Wallace Today!
Wealth Management, Chief Investment Officer
bwallace@stridebank.com
office: 405-595-2022
PRESS RELEASE
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF STRIDE BANK HAVE ANNOUNCED KEVIN KARPE AS THE WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRESIDENT
Stride Bank is excite to announce the addition of Kevin Karpe as the President of the bank's Wealth Management Group.
CONTACT KEVIN KARPE TODAY!
Wealth Management President
kkarpe@stridebank.com
Office: 405-510-3276 | Cell: 580-304-4166
PRESS RELEASE
Steven McNamar appointed to Chief Financial Officer
Stride Bank recently announced Steve McNamar as the bank's new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, McNamar will oversee the bank's accounting and finance department, including cash management, capital planning, asset/liability management, financial reporting/forecasting and management of the bank's investment securities portfolio.
Stride Mortgage Expansion - Oklahoma City, OK
STRIDE BANK EXPANDS ITS MORTGAGE DIVISION
Over the past year, Stride Bank’s status as a digital leader in the financial industry has put them in a position to nearly double in size. From $700 million to well over $1 billion in assets, the bank is growing at an unprecedented rate. With all of this growth happening, they are also actively expanding their mortgage division. With the full backing and funding capabilities of the bank, our leadership team’s more than 150 years of combined experience, and the entrepreneurial spirit around these parts, we are ready to move forward making even bolder moves.
FIRST WORD: A Talk with Stride Bank's CEO Brud Baker.
TOM BROWN's BANKING WEEKLY [Vol V, No. 51 | 12/18/20]: Financial Services Insights And Intelligence
Brud Baker reminds me of a wildcat driller whose well has just hit oil.
The Oklahoma Project
A small bank in Oklahoma is betting it all on the digital banking revolution.
Driving on the open, flat highways in Oklahoma can play tricks on your sense of time. The scenery mostly looks the same, so it feels like you’re going nowhere fast. But then, you look down and suddenly realize you’re pushing 90 miles an hour.