Leadership

Doug has deep roots in the Tulsa banking community with an emphasis on a concierge approach to relationship banking. After growing the Bank of Oklahoma's Private Bank, Doug took the reins of the F&M Bank and Trust Company's Private Bank and Mortgage Company in the Tulsa and Dallas markets. Doug focuses his philanthropic time and energy on Tulsa’s public assets and the arts, having served many organizations and most recently serving as Treasurer for the Arts Alliance as well as the University of Tulsa’s Friends of Finance. He is also a member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO). Doug received his BA from the University of Oklahoma and he joined Vast Bank in 2014.

Wendy began her career at Deloitte, where she served in the firm’s consulting practice and led audits for financial institution clients. She brings more than 30 years of experience in auditing and accounting, including 25 years dedicated to the banking industry. Wendy joined Vast Bank in 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tulsa and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Toby is an accomplished banking executive with expertise in enterprise credit risk, special assets management, and regulatory relations. He brings extensive experience overseeing complex credit portfolios, guiding asset quality improvement initiatives, and partnering with boards, regulators, and executive leadership. Toby steps into the role of Chief Credit Officer after serving as Senior Vice President, Special Assets Manager, where he played a key role in strengthening portfolio performance and credit governance.

Kerri brings nearly 30 years of experience in the banking industry. She specializes in efficiency improvements, operations management, project management, data analysis, and automation.  In her role, Kerri leads initiatives that drive operational excellence and process optimization across the organization, ensuring alignment with the bank’s strategic goals.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Texas in Denton and holds certification from the Oklahoma Bankers Association.

Kristen joined Vast Bank in 2023 and brings more than 14 years of human resources experience within the banking industry. Prior to joining Vast, she served as Vice President and Team Recruiting Manager at Mabrey Bank. Kristen began her banking career in 2008 at BOK in fiduciary tax before transitioning into human resources, where she built an accomplished 11‑year career. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Phoenix and is a Certified Leadership Coach. Kristen brings deep expertise across all phases of the employee life cycle.

Travis has over two decades of experience strategically aligning technology and banking operations. Before joining Vast Bank in 2022 as a VP in the IT Department, Travis excelled as a startup professional services leader, delivering high-value AWS expertise and solutions to numerous Fortune 500 enterprises across diverse sectors. This extensive background has cultivated a deep proficiency in managing complex cloud architecture, driving digital transformation, and leveraging technology to achieve significant business outcomes. A proponent of best practices in project management, Travis holds the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) designation and is an alumnus of the University of Oklahoma. Travis remains dedicated to the community through actively volunteering in Tulsa.

Jamie has over two decades of experience across risk management, accounting, internal audit, and regulatory compliance. Since joining Vast Bank in 2019, Jamie has held executive roles including Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Auditor, developing a comprehensive perspective on governance and enterprise risk.

In the CRO role, Jamie leads the bank’s enterprise risk management program, overseeing key risk disciplines while partnering with executive leadership and the Board to support strategic decisions. Jamie holds CIA, CRMA, and CFSA certifications and earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a BS in Finance from Oklahoma State University.

Prior to joining Vast Bank, Patrick served as Global Chief Information Security Officer at Brinks, Inc., and as Global Head of Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance and Business Information Security Officer at CBRE. He previously held the role of Deputy CISO at Cheetah Digital. Earlier in his career, Patrick was an Executive Business Partner at Experian, a Customer Delivery Executive and Service Delivery Leader at Dell, and the owner of a technology consulting firm. He is a highly accomplished business leader with deep expertise in technology and information security, and is also a recognized writer and speaker, as well as a lifelong mentor, advisor, and learner.

Alex joins Vast Bank from Legacy Bank and Trust, where he managed Commercial and Industrial credit portfolios across the Oklahoma market. Prior to Legacy, he held roles at INTRUST Bank and Firstar Bank, focusing on Commercial and Industrial lending, Oil and Gas finance, and complex syndicated credit facilities. Alex began his banking career at Bank of Oklahoma as a Treasury Sales Officer, building a strong foundation in relationship management and financial solutions. He brings a broad range of experience across commercial banking and credit disciplines, with deep knowledge of middle‑market clients and specialized lending structures.