Kirkpatrick Bank to Host a Fraud Awareness Seminar on Oct. 15

OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 23, 2009) – According to recent statistics, one in six Americans will be a victim of identity fraud this year alone. Financial identity fraud can span a wide range of offenses from forged checks to false credit claims, and the aftermath can take months to correct. Fortunately, financial identity fraud can be avoided. To help keep more Oklahomans safe from fraud, Kirkpatrick Bank will host a Fraud Awareness Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Edmond’s Downtown Community Center, 28 West Main.

“Identity theft affects millions of people each year. By hosting this seminar, Kirkpatrick Bank hopes to give people the tools to avoid this costly crime," said George Drew, Kirkpatrick Bank president and CEO.

The Better Business Bureau states 10 million Americans fell victim to identity theft last year alone. More than half of those thefts occurred through direct contact with personal information from a stolen wallet, unshredded mail in the trash or even key documents from inside a home or office.

Admission to the seminar is free, but space is limited. To reserve a spot, please call 405-475-5140 or email jroberson@kirkpatrickbank.com.

Founded in 1970, Kirkpatrick Bank is an Oklahoma-owned and operated bank with an emphasis on customer service and community involvement.  Kirkpatrick has three locations in Edmond, Okla. and one in north Oklahoma City. For more information, visit www.kirkpatrickbank.com.

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Kirkpatrick Bank Presents Check to Deer Creek

Edmond: Kirkpatrick Bank helped kick off the Deer Creek High School football season with a gift to Deer Creek Schools Foundation and an announcement about a new program to support Deer Creek Schools. Kirkpatrick Bank and the Foundation have entered into an exclusive agreement supporting a school logo check card, known as a SchoolCard. The Foundation earns income for each card purchased and for each card transaction $10 and over. Deer Creek SchoolCards are available with any account at Kirkpatrick Bank for account holders interested in supporting Deer Creek Schools.

In making the announcement, George Drew, President noted, “This program is a first in our market and it creates a community of giving. We have long supported Deer Creek Schools with various gifts or sponsorships and this gives us the opportunity to invite anyone in the community to join with us in this endeavor. In these tough economic times, our schools need the help of the whole community in order to keep our educational standards high.”

The SchoolCard program also includes special StudentCard Checking Accounts for high school teens. A check card account, it will help teens learn the basics of money management as well as provide an opportunity to express their school spirit.

Stacey Huddleston, vice president and branch manager at Kirkpatrick Bank’s branch office on Santa Fe and Danforth, as well as a proud parent of Deer Creek Schools students, was on hand to present a check to Rich DiAngelo, President of Deer Creek Schools Foundation at the first game of the season. Huddleston invited all Deer Creek supporters to come to the Danforth branch to sign up for their SchoolCards.

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Kirkpatrick Bank Announces Addition of Stacey Huddleston As Vice President of Danforth Branch

EDMOND (JULY 16, 2009) - Kirkpatrick President and Chief Lending Officer John Meyers announced the addition of Stacey Huddelston as Vice President of the Danforth branch. An Edmond resident, Huddleston brings to the position several years of experience in branch management.

“Mr. Huddleston’s career in banking spans nine years and encompasses a variety of achievements,” Meyers noted. “His expertise in branch development, retail banking and consumer lending will be very valuable as we continue to grow and develop. Huddleston's wealth of experience in branch management and business development has also garnered him top recognition for branch performance.

A graduate of Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in Marketing and Economics, Huddleston served in the United States Army as a Forward Observer posted to Oklahoma, South Korea and Washington. During his two years of service he earned Army Commendation and Achievement medals and was twice selected as Soldier of the Month.

Located at the northeast corner of Danforth and Sante Fe in Edmond, Kirkpatrick Bank's Danforth branch opened in 2001. With a cutting edge, customer-oriented design and an exhibit space in the lobby, the Danforth branch currently features a bicycle exhibit from its community partner, Science Museum Oklahoma.

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Kirkpatrick Bank Unveils New Checking Accounts in a Creative Way

OKLAHOMA CITY (June 2, 2009) – To mark the redesign of its personal checking options, Oklahoma-based Kirkpatrick Bank recently hosted an art party at its main office on 15th and Broadway. The party, entitled “The Art of Banking,” included an art class from Edmond Fine Arts Institute.

Known both for its collection of Oklahoma artwork and its support for the arts, the idea of celebrating a new product launch with an art party just made sense, according to bank officials. “We have been a long-time supporter of the Edmond Fine Arts Institute and so it seemed natural to turn to them with this idea. They really made it work and I think some of our ‘artists’ were surprised at how well they did,” noted Linda Hawkins, assistant cashier, who also serves on the board for the organization.

Kirkpatrick Bank redesigned its personal checking account options to both simplify account structure and offer more lifestyle choices. Among the new personal checking accounts offered are a full-service account rich in features known as Renaissance Checking, an interest-bearing checking account called, simply enough, Interest Checking and a Free Checking account. Additionally, Kirkpatrick Bank has created a Plus account to better serve its account holders 55 and older, as well as adding a la carte features that offer any account holder the opportunity to choose from additional benefits through an opt-in program known as Select Benefits.

“At Kirkpatrick Bank, we know that banking is a major component in how people manage their financial lives and realize their dreams,” noted George Drew, president and CEO. “From our marketing message, ‘The Things We Love,’ to our new account structure, Kirkpatrick wants to ensure the banking experience is simple, while offering access to things that people value, especially in today’s economy.”

In addition to the new accounts, Kirkpatrick has added lifestyle choices offerings to its accounts that include Identity Theft protection, payment card protection, travel accidental death insurance, as well as discounts and savings on dining, entertainment and shopping. Additional features also include health benefits for pharmacy, vision and hearing.

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