Josh Pape joins Citizens Bank of Edmond in May as Chief Banking Officer

Pape brings eleven years of experience in banking

Josh Pape has joined Citizens Bank of Edmond to serve as the bank’s chief banking officer, a position in which he will oversee the overall lending and deposit initiatives as well as the strategic direction, of the bank’s global core lines of business.

“I’m very excited and grateful to be a part of the team at one of the most innovative community banks in the country!” Pape said. “Citizens’ engagement in, and commitment to, the local community is unparalleled. There is no better bank around and I look forward to being a part of the Citizens story.”

With the mark Citizens Bank of Edmond is making in the community banking industry in innovation, the bank is able to attract talent like Pape who will be assisting President and CEO, Jill Castilla, in further developing innovative opportunities in addition to ensuring the bank remains best in class for customer service.

“I am thrilled to welcome Josh to the Citizens Bank of Edmond management team,” said President and CEO Jill Castilla.  “His extensive experience in the banking industry along with his abundant leadership skills will be an asset to Citizens Bank of Edmond while working with me to ensure future growth of the bank and the ultimate customer experience”.

Prior to joining Citizens Bank of Edmond, Pape served as the Senior Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking Division at Bank2.

Pape holds a Bachelor of Science in business management from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah.