Today is the first official day of Autumn🍂 A great way to support our local economy this season is by purchasing your pumpkins from a local nursery or vegetable stand! And while you're at it, be sure to swing by a local coffee shop for your favorite fall drink. Happy Fall, Y'all!
Great job Alex! "it" Does Matter Where You Work! http://ow.ly/tuc950BwNwa
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Ada banker graduates from OBA Compliance School
Who's ready for some football?! Chris cleaned up the helmet this morning and now we are ready to cheer on Ada Cougar Football tonight!
It's football time in Ada, Oklahoma! Ada Cougar Calendars are here! We are a proud sponsor of the Ada Cougars and wish them luck this year! Stop by the Main Bank to grab yours today. "it" Does Matter Where You Bank!
Great job team! This past Tuesday night, team members helped serve the evening meal at Abba's Tables. We look forward to the second Tuesday of every month, because it means we get to serve our community. "it" Does Matter Where You Bank!
Happy Labor Day! Our Walmart Branch is open from 10 am-6 pm today for all your banking needs. All other locations are closed and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.
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Did you know that millennials are more likely to fall for online scams than their parents?
Phishing scams can be easy to spot if you remember: #BanksNeverAskThat. See what we mean: bit.ly/2Dt8bCD
Our locations are ready for fall! Chris and Morgan visited Pick of the Day Farms in Ada last week and got hay bales, pumpkins, mums, and corn stalks! We encourage you to shop local and check them out for all your outdoor fall decor needs.
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Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online banking, the problem is only growing worse. That's why we've joined the American Bankers Association's new #BanksNeverAskThat campaign! All month long we will be sharing how to identify potential phishing scams and how to keep your sensitive information protected.
We are excited to have Bill Clark as our new Chairman of the Board of Directors for Citizens Bank of Ada! Michael G. Smith has retired as Chairman, a position he has held since 2017, and will remain a director for the Bank.
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Citizens Bank of Ada announces new Chairman of the Board of Directors
We are proud to support and partner with East Central University Football as they work on various projects to improve their football facility. We can't wait to see the improvements made and the Tigers back on the field! Once A Tiger, Always A Tiger!
Abba's Tables is extremely busy during this time preparing meals and serving our community. They were in need of more to-go containers, and we were happy to meet that need today! They are still in need of some items to keep up with the increase in people served, if you are able to donate check out their Facebook group or give them a call at 580.279.6886. "it" Does Matter Where You Bank!
Not sure if that email is a scam? Here are 5 clues to help you find out! Never click on suspicious links in an email and be very careful when giving out your personal information. Remember #BanksNeverAskThat
Ever get a text that looks like one of these? Total scam. Just hit delete, and get on with your day. Citizens Bank will never ask for personal information in text messages. When in doubt, give us a call at 580-331-6100. #BanksNeverAskThat
In observance of the Federal Holiday, our Walmart Branch is open from 10:30 am- 6:00 pm today, Monday, October 12th and all other locations are closed. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, October 13th. "it" Does Matter Where You Bank!
Today we are kicking off the 3rd year of the Spread the Joy peanut butter and jelly drive at Citizens Bank! Donations will be accepted now through Dec. 21st, and will help fill the pantry at Abba's Tables for those in need. Help us spread the JOY this holiday season!
Even though this year has been tough, there are still things to be grateful for! What are you grateful for? Let us know in the comments below.
We are grateful for our awesome employees who have positive attitudes, a supportive community, and great customers!
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Last week, team members helped serve the evening meal at Abba's Tables. Check out their Facebook page to see how you can help! Great job team. "it" Does Matter Where You Bank!
Some team members spent their morning off work yesterday volunteering to cleanup Central Park in downtown Ada. Great job Chris, Jayden, Haleigh, Carla, and Morgan!
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Ada Beautification & Infrastructure Task Force added 15 new photos to the album: Central Park Cleanup Day.
November 12 at 3:12 PM ·
One hour and 54 bags of leaves later, Central Park looks amazing! Thank you to all of our volunteers who spent their morning giving back to their community. It is our responsibility as citizens to do all we can to keep our community vibrant and beautiful! This is the first of many initiatives to come, so be on the lookout on how you can be involved!
With respect, honor, and gratitude we say thank you to our Veterans. May we never take for granted the sacrifices that you have made serving our country and protecting our freedoms!
*In observance of the federal holiday, our Walmart Branch will be open from 10am - 6pm. All other locations will be closed.
Today is Election Day! If you haven't already done so, make time to cast your ballot today. For more information visit www.ok.gov/elections
Jimmy Eppler, president and CEO of Citizens Bank of Ada, is pleased to announce the addition of Alex Leach as an advisory Board Member for Citizens Bank of Ada.
“Alex is a great addition to our Board of Directors and brings with him business expertise and industry knowledge. He is an outstanding young man of great character, and I know Citizens Bank of Ada will benefit from his perspective as a young professional,” Eppler said.
Alex Leach currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Leachco, Inc., his family’s manufacturing business founded in 1988 and headquartered in Ada. His areas of experience and responsibility include operations management, sales, business development, business strategy, and construction management.
Leach is a fifth-generation Oklahoman and was raised in Pontotoc County, graduating from Ada High School in 2006. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University, double majoring in accounting and economics, and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Tulsa.
Jimmy Eppler, president and CEO of Citizens Bank of Ada, recently announced the promotion of Lupe Valles to Assistant Cashier.
Lupe Valles graduated from East Central University in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in family consumer science with a minor in Spanish. She has been with Citizens Bank for 7 years and is a graduate of the Citizens Bank Leadership Program. Valles recently graduated from Leadership YOUniversity and is a member of Young Professionals of Ada. She is married to Daniel Valles and enjoys spending time with her husband and family.
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Jimmy Eppler, president and CEO of Citizens Bank of Ada, recently announced the promotion of Richard Rambo to Assistant Cashier.
Richard Rambo is a graduate of Marietta High School and The University of Oklahoma. He has been employed with Citizens Bank of Ada for 12 years. Rambo has served on the Miss Ada Scholarship board and is a graduate of Leadership YOUniversity. For over 20 years, he has been actively involved with Central Oklahoma Dance Center and Cara’s Kids. Rambo is member of Trinity Baptist Church in Ada and the Pontotoc County Drug Free Coalition.
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Jimmy Eppler, president and CEO of Citizens Bank of Ada, recently announced the promotion of Kevin Holland to Assistant Cashier.
Kevin Holland is a graduate of Ada High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in science with a concentration in mortuary services and business from the University of Central Oklahoma. He has been with Citizens Bank for the past 14 years. Holland is a longtime member of the Ada Rotary Club, is the current Board Chairman for the Ada Housing Authority, and served on the Pontotoc County Post Adjudication Review Board. He is an active community member, assisting in the creation of the Pontotoc Pursuit and Ada Cruisin’ Main events as well as forming the South-Central Oklahoma Corvette Enthusiasts group and most recently the Pontotoc County Side X Sides group. He and his wife, Diana, have been married for forty years and have two children; Brandon and wife Paloma and Reagan and husband Paul Wilson, and six grandchildren, Kyron, Bradley, Genesis, Jericho, Nehemiah and Tyndale.
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Jimmy Eppler, president and CEO of Citizens Bank of Ada, recently announced the promotion of Tracie Carter to Human Resources Officer.
Tracie Carter is a graduate of Ada High School and attended East Central University. She began her career with Citizens Bank of Ada in 2018. She is a graduate of Leadership Ada and Leadership YOUniversity. She and her husband, Brian Carter, have two children, Tanae Reeves and Tyler Reeves, along with five grandchildren. Carter is a member of Crosspointe Church in Ada. She serves as treasurer for Ada Regional United Way and a board member of the Addiction and Behavioral Health Center.
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Congrats to the 2nd 9-weeks excellence winners!
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January 22 at 5:49 PM ·
AJH Cougar of Excellence winners for the 2nd 9 weeks! Mrs. Stettler received our staff Cougar of Excellence award 😄Congrats to everyone and a huge thank you to Citizens Bank for sponsoring!
