Thomas Bennett III is the President and CEO of First Oklahoma Bank, an institution he co-founded with his family in 2009. He has been a driving force behind the banks growth to over $1 billion in assets, guided by a vision of blending traditional community banking values with modern, forward-thinking service.
His professional philosophy is deeply rooted in service, viewing banking as a ministry to support customers, investors, and the local community. He operates on the principle that helping customers succeed directly contributes to making the entire community stronger, emphasizing a people-first approach in all of the banks decisions.
He helped build First Oklahoma Bank from its inception into one of the fastest-growing new banks in the history of Oklahoma.