FirstBank Southwest
Stella Maddox, CRC has a strong background in credit analysis and risk management. Stella is currently the EVP and Chief Credit Officer at FirstBank Southwest, where they oversee the quality of the commercial loan portfolio and provides guidance on loan structuring. Prior to this role, Stella was the SVP and Senior Credit Officer at FirstBank Southwest, where they managed Commercial Credit Analysts and provided training in credit analysis and structuring.
Before joining FirstBank Southwest, Stella worked at Arvest Bank as the VP, Credit Analyst Manager, responsible for underwriting and maintaining the commercial loan portfolio for the Tulsa and Northeastern Oklahoma market. Stella also managed a team of Commercial Credit Analysts and worked closely with account officers to identify and mitigate credit weaknesses.
Stella's previous experience includes roles at The F&M Bank & Trust Company as VP, Asset Quality Assurance Officer, where they reviewed financial reporting and loan documents to determine risk rating, and at Bank of Oklahoma as AVP, Senior Credit Specialist, where they analyzed loan requests and performed financial analysis.
Prior to these positions, they were a Credit Analyst at Nexity Bank, where they conducted financial analysis and completed loan requests.
Overall, Stella Maddox, CRC has a comprehensive background in credit analysis, risk management, and loan structuring, with experience at reputable financial institutions.
Stella Maddox has a comprehensive education history that includes obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Oklahoma State University from 2002 to 2004. Prior to their MBA, they completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance at Oral Roberts University from 1998 to 2002. In addition to their formal education, Stella has also obtained the Credit Risk Certification from The Risk Management Association, although the specific month and year of attainment are not provided. Currently, Stella is attending the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking for the years 2021 and 2023, indicating ongoing education in the field of banking.
FirstBank Southwest
FirstBank Southwest (“FBSW”) was founded in 1907 and family-owned since 1934. FBSW is a dynamic 1.7B regional bank that has the privilege of serving the families and businesses of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Austin and San Antonio. It is the mission of FBSW to be the preferred community bank by providing focused financial services for commercial customers and retail customers. As an integral part of Texas banking for more than 116 years, FirstBank Southwest’s commitment to the communities we serve is stronger today than it has ever been. Our philosophy is built on the belief that sound business decisions will always be in the best interest of our customers, our employees and ultimately our communities. Part of what makes us special is our ability to transform to meet our customers’ evolving needs, while remaining true to our values and our roots. Through all of life’s challenges—we pride ourselves on our ability to provide you the best in banking, locally sourced and personally delivered. Faith. Family. Bank. The American Banker awarded FirstBank Southwest as a Best Bank to Work For" 3 years in a row!