TUCSON, Ariz., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Led by accomplished local
lenders, Oklahoma-based BOK Financial's (Nasdaq: BOKF) Bank of Arizona
subsidiary has opened a loan office in Tucson serving the commercial and
residential real estate markets.
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From the new office at 3136 N. Swan Road, Bank of Arizona provides the
quality client care of a local bank reinforced with the strength of a large,
established bank. The bank has two locations in Phoenix.
"With our expansion into Tucson, we are demonstrating why Bank of Arizona
is the institution of choice for the commercial and residential real state
industries," said Chairman David Ralston. "Our combination of client service
and real estate loan offerings are competitive with any institution -- large
or small."
The Tucson team includes experienced real estate lenders with strong ties
to the community. Heading up the office is Senior Vice President Doug Wingert,
a Tucson banker for 33 years.
"Our team plans to accomplish great things for southern Arizona by
providing capital for the real estate industry that contributes to the
region's ongoing progress," Wingert said. "We provide a level of customer
service that is unsurpassed in the market, with knowledgeable lenders and many
loyal clients."
Joining Wingert is Senior Vice President Sheryl Lewis, a commercial real
estate lender for almost 30 years. Lewis' lending experience includes work in
California and Phoenix, as well as Tucson. She is immediate past president of
the Tucson CREW association (Commercial Real Estate Women).
Other team members also include Vice President Stephanie Begody, a 10-year
real estate lender, Vice President Kristin Lathrem, a Tucson real estate
lender for 11 years, and Assistant Vice President JoAnne Westerman, a banker
and real estate lender of nearly 30 years. Supporting the lending staff are
Cindy Terranova, Lynn Romo and Jennifer Allen.
Product offerings in the Tucson loan production office will include
commercial real estate construction and permanent loans, residential
construction loans, and land acquisition and development financing.
"BOK Financial has stood out in markets by having the infrastructure,
products and lending capacities typically seen in large banks combined with a
highly responsive delivery system," said Senior Executive Vice President Jeff
Pickryl. "A key component of our marketing strategy is to hire highly
qualified and talented relationship managers in the marketplace. Doug Wingert
and his staff are proven real estate lenders. Their talents will ensure our
success in Tucson and throughout southern Arizona."
BOK Financial is a $16.3 billion regional financial services company that
provides commercial and consumer banking, investment and trust services,
mortgage origination and servicing, and an electronic funds transfer network.
Holdings include Bank of Albuquerque, N.A., Bank of Arizona, N.A., Bank of
Arkansas, N.A., Bank of Oklahoma, N.A., Bank of Texas, N.A., Colorado State
Bank and Trust, N.A., broker-dealer BOSC, Inc., Southwest Trust Co. and the
TransFund electronic funds network. Shares of BOK Financial are traded on the
NASDAQ under the symbol BOKF. For more information, visit our website at
http://www.bokf.com .
SOURCE BOK Financial Corporation