Chickasaw Community Bank
Ben Steiger, CERP has a strong background in the banking industry, with a focus on risk management and credit analysis. Ben most recently served as the Chief Risk Officer at Chickasaw Community Bank, where they oversaw risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Prior to this role, they held positions at Arvest Bank and Legacy Bank, where they gained experience as a Credit Analyst and Credit Risk Officer, respectively. Ben has a proven track record of effectively managing credit risk in the banking sector.
Ben Steiger, CERP, completed their Bachelor's degree in Finance, General from Oklahoma State University in 2010. Ben later pursued further education at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado from 2016 to 2018, focusing on Community Banking. In addition, Ben obtained certification as a Certified Enterprise Risk Professional from the American Bankers Association in 2022.
Chickasaw Community Bank
Governor Bill Anoatubby had a vision for a tribe-owned bank that could uniquely meet the needs of both Indian Country and the greater community alike. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Chickasaw Community Bank is a financial institution established in 2002 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Chickasaw Banc Holding Company and is 100-owned by the Chickasaw Nation. We started with $7.5 million in assets, and with a combination of careful management and a fierce commitment to Building Better Lives for Everyone, we grew to over $200 million in assets. Over time, we broadened our operations' scope to empower even more individuals and businesses in our community. Today, Chickasaw Community Bank is a full-service financial institution that offers a diverse array of checking accounts, savings accounts, investment products, mortgages, and lending services to individuals and businesses across the region. As of January 2021, Bauer Financial rated us as a 5-star bank, and we've been consistently placed in the top 15% of all U.S. banks by Seifried & Brew LLC. We were even named one of the Top Places to Work in Oklahoma by the Daily Oklahoman. We have received state and national recognition through our efforts in Native America and are the #1 source of Native American home loans in Oklahoma. From basic banking services to a government-backed commercial loan, we've got the products you need and well-trained staff ready to help you understand what makes us different. Give us a chance, and you can get a firsthand view of how we Build Better Lives for Everyone. Chickasaw Community Bank is an Equal Opportunity Lender and a member of the FDIC. NMLS # 449326