Blake Fries

Blake Fries, MBA, currently serves as the VP and Assistant Operations Manager at Bank7 Corp. since September 2022, bringing extensive experience in banking operations and management. Prior to this role, Blake held the position of Banking Administrator at the Oklahoma Tax Commission from September 2021 to September 2022. Blake's previous experience includes significant roles such as Operations Manager and Branch Manager at People's Bank and Trust Co., and Universal Banking Officer II at Bank of the West. Blake's career in banking began at Citizens Bank of Edmond as an Assistant Branch Manager, after which several positions contributed to a robust foundation in financial services. Academically, Blake holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.