Kara Kuykendall

Kara Kuykendall has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Kara is currently the Vice President at Vision Bank, a position they assumed in September 2022. Previously, Kara worked at Simmons Bank from 2020 to 2022, where they held roles such as Community Banker/Commercial Lender and Commercial Portfolio Manager I. Before that, they worked at Landmark Bank from 2015 to 2020, where they held various positions including Regional Commercial Portfolio Analyst, Commercial Loan Assistant, and Credit Analyst. Prior to their banking career, Kara served as the Executive Director at the National Guard Association of Oklahoma from 2014 to 2015. Kara also held the position of Family Services Coordinator at the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Command Group from 2013 to 2014. Kara started their professional journey as an Executive Assistant at the National Guard Association of Oklahoma from 2012 to 2013. In 2011, they worked as a Contract Accountant at Williams and Company CPAs, PLLC. Kara's earliest work experience was at Vision Bank from 2007 to 2011, where they worked as a Commercial Loan Assistant and Loan Operations Specialist. Kara began their career as an Administrative Assistant at REI Oklahoma from 2006 to 2008.

Kara Kuykendall obtained a Bachelor of General Studies in Accounting and Finance from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 2012. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in International Economics from Ashford University, which they completed between 2015 and 2016. Kara also has additional certifications in Commercial Lending and Consumer Lending from the Oklahoma Bankers Association, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.