Oak Bank Services Pays It Forward with a Generous Donation to Bankers Helping Bankers, Empowering Community Banks Nationwide
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 5, 2024 – AUSTIN, TX – Bankers Helping Bankers (BHB), the premier network dedicated to supporting and empowering community banks, is excited to announce that Oak Bank Services has made a generous monetary donation to further BHB’s mission. This contribution demonstrates Oak Bank Services’ commitment to ensuring community banks continue to thrive by keeping BHB’s invaluable resources free and accessible to bankers nationwide. |
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Oak Bank Services, a leader in construction loan risk mitigation for financial institutions, recognizes the tremendous value that BHB brings to community banks and the industry at large. Their decision to contribute was driven by their belief in paying it forward and giving back to the community banking ecosystem, which plays a critical role in supporting local economies.
“At Oak Bank Services, we see firsthand how important community banks are to the fabric of our communities,” said Kevin O'Kelley, COO of Oak Bank Services. “Bankers Helping Bankers is a game-changer for these institutions, providing the tools, connections, and resources they need to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. We are honored to support BHB’s mission and ensure that bankers can access these resources at no cost.”
Bankers Helping Bankers has been on a meteoric rise, gaining unparalleled support with a growing network of supporters, sponsors, and advocates across the industry. Through its collaborative ecosystem and initiatives such as The BaaS Association, BHB Fund, and strategic partnerships, BHB is creating opportunities for innovation, compliance efficiencies, and meaningful connections that benefit banks and their communities.
“Community banks are the backbone of our financial system, and Bankers Helping Bankers is proud to remain a free resource for them thanks to supporters like Oak Bank Services,” said Matthew Smith, President of Bankers Helping Bankers. “Their support is a testament to the positive impact BHB is having across the industry and reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that community banks thrive in today’s challenging environment.”
BHB is expanding its reach and impact with a growing audience and setting the stage for community banks to not only survive but thrive and uplift the local businesses and families they serve.
About Oak Bank Services
The right way, every time . . . in pursuit of ZERO loss. Our story begins three decades ago, after Mike O’Kelley (Founder and President) recognized a need for construction loan risk mitigation following the savings and loans crises of the 1980s. Mike’s 20-plus years working for national contractors provided the insight necessary to identify construction-related risk and become a strategic partner for lenders across the southwest. Today OAK Banks Services is a premier construction consulting company partnering with major lenders to provide end-to-end construction loan risk mitigation. Our goal is to get you to completion with ZERO loss. For more information about Oak Bank Services visit https://oakbankservices.com/
About Bankers Helping Bankers
Bankers Helping Bankers (BHB) is a bankers-only social platform for collaboration and education. Through data tools and dynamic user groups, BHB provides community bankers with a knowledge base focused on bank technology and emerging Fintech companies, as well as hot topics such as cryptocurrencies, banking-as-a-service, becoming a sponsor bank, and launching a direct digital brand. The BHB ecosystem includes access to capital, executive support with access to experts, a roadmap to navigate financial technology integrations, a direct connection to Fintech sponsor banks and a marketplace of community bank customers. It is the most complete end-to-end ecosystem for community bank-supportive technology companies. The BHB platform is free for bankers, reaching 75% of U.S. banks. For more information about Bankers Helping Bankers visit www.bankershelpingbankers.com
Media Contact:
Rachel Hernandez
[email protected]
“At Oak Bank Services, we see firsthand how important community banks are to the fabric of our communities,” said Kevin O'Kelley, COO of Oak Bank Services. “Bankers Helping Bankers is a game-changer for these institutions, providing the tools, connections, and resources they need to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. We are honored to support BHB’s mission and ensure that bankers can access these resources at no cost.”
Bankers Helping Bankers has been on a meteoric rise, gaining unparalleled support with a growing network of supporters, sponsors, and advocates across the industry. Through its collaborative ecosystem and initiatives such as The BaaS Association, BHB Fund, and strategic partnerships, BHB is creating opportunities for innovation, compliance efficiencies, and meaningful connections that benefit banks and their communities.
“Community banks are the backbone of our financial system, and Bankers Helping Bankers is proud to remain a free resource for them thanks to supporters like Oak Bank Services,” said Matthew Smith, President of Bankers Helping Bankers. “Their support is a testament to the positive impact BHB is having across the industry and reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that community banks thrive in today’s challenging environment.”
BHB is expanding its reach and impact with a growing audience and setting the stage for community banks to not only survive but thrive and uplift the local businesses and families they serve.
About Oak Bank Services
The right way, every time . . . in pursuit of ZERO loss. Our story begins three decades ago, after Mike O’Kelley (Founder and President) recognized a need for construction loan risk mitigation following the savings and loans crises of the 1980s. Mike’s 20-plus years working for national contractors provided the insight necessary to identify construction-related risk and become a strategic partner for lenders across the southwest. Today OAK Banks Services is a premier construction consulting company partnering with major lenders to provide end-to-end construction loan risk mitigation. Our goal is to get you to completion with ZERO loss. For more information about Oak Bank Services visit https://oakbankservices.com/
About Bankers Helping Bankers
Bankers Helping Bankers (BHB) is a bankers-only social platform for collaboration and education. Through data tools and dynamic user groups, BHB provides community bankers with a knowledge base focused on bank technology and emerging Fintech companies, as well as hot topics such as cryptocurrencies, banking-as-a-service, becoming a sponsor bank, and launching a direct digital brand. The BHB ecosystem includes access to capital, executive support with access to experts, a roadmap to navigate financial technology integrations, a direct connection to Fintech sponsor banks and a marketplace of community bank customers. It is the most complete end-to-end ecosystem for community bank-supportive technology companies. The BHB platform is free for bankers, reaching 75% of U.S. banks. For more information about Bankers Helping Bankers visit www.bankershelpingbankers.com
Media Contact:
Rachel Hernandez
[email protected]
Source: FI FinTech Newsroom