Chickasaw Community Bank announced the addition of Joshua Rylan Whittington, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending.

Whittington is a tenured Banker and a Chickasaw Citizen. Born in Ada, OK, both of his Great Grandfathers were original enrollees of the Tribe, Mr. Eddie Gipson-#830 and Mr. Cornelius McGee-#2391. He joins Chickasaw Community Bank with 18 years of banking experience in Retail Bank Management, Corporate Relationship Management and Commercial and Industrial Lending. Joshua graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, OK. He is a graduate of Leadership Norman, Leadership Edmond and has been recognized as one of Oklahoma’s “40-Under 40” by the Oklahoma Gazette. For the past 5 years Joshua has served as the Executive Board Treasurer for The Virtue Center, an organization providing treatment services throughout Oklahoma to those who suffer from drug, alcohol-addiction and mental illness.

A proud Chickasaw Citizen and devoted Commercial Banker, Joshua has a passion for deepening relationships, providing unparalleled service and problem solving. “For years now, I have felt the call to serve the Chickasaw People in a capacity of which I’m best equipped. I believe this move to be just that. Joining Chickasaw Community Bank is an honor, and I am thrilled to contribute to its continued success”.

“It is a proud day finding such a great addition to our team.” Says CEO T.W. Shannon. “Josh has those characteristics, those intangibles, you are always looking for. His abundant skill set, matched with innovative thinking and his deep pride in his Chickasaw heritage, makes him a perfect partner for us. We know that having him on our team will be an exceptional resource to those looking for a banking home, and this great addition helps us create a lasting legacy here at Chickasaw Community Bank. Working with great people, for great people is part of how we are living our mission of “Building Better Lives for Everyone.”

Joshua is based in Oklahoma and will focus on medium to large commercial banking relationships, the growth of the bank, and empowering the communities he serves.