July 5, 2025 Issue, Page 9 of 10

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2025 • 9 Weekly Oklahoma Oil and Gas Proudly Brought to you by: Oil & Gas Report for the State of Oklahoma for June 24 - 30, 2025 Sovereign Bank Appoints Steve Foskin as Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer Sovereign Bank is pleased to an- serving others, align perfectly with initiatives and customer-focused nounce the appointment of Steve our mission and values. He brings growth. Foskin as Executive Vice President both proven expertise and a heart About Sovereign Bank: Based in and Chief Lending Officer. Foskin, for the communities we serve.” Shawnee, Oklahoma, with branch- a seasoned banking professional Foskin earned his accounting es in Oklahoma City, Edmond, with more than 20 years of expe- degree from the University of Cen- Midwest City, Lawton, Holdenville, rience, will lead the bank’s lending tral Oklahoma and holds a Cer- Granite, Mangum, and Canute, strategy and support continued tified Public Accountant license Sovereign Bank is committed to growth across its Oklahoma mar- (inactive) in the State of Oklahoma. providing personalized financial kets. He is also a certified member of services to its communities. Char- A lifelong Oklahoman, Foskin the Maxwell Leadership Team and tered as First Oklahoma Bank in brings a wealth of commercial an active volunteer in numerous June 1983 and purchased by the lending and leadership experience nonprofit and faith-based organi- Citizen Potawatomi Nation in to Sovereign Bank. In early 2000, zations. Foskin and his wife, Amy, 1989, Sovereign Bank is dedicated Foskin embarked on his banking reside in Edmond and have three to empowering local economies career and has served as a Com- Steve Foskin adult daughters. and providing innovative banking mercial Lender, Corporate Banking Steve to our executive team,” said In his new role, Foskin will solutions. The bank’s assets exceed Manager, and for the past 10 years Bryan Cain, President and CEO of oversee all commercial, agricul- $1 billion, and its home office is as a Bank President and Regional Sovereign Bank. “Steve’s deep roots tural, consumer, and tribal lending located at 130 East MacArthur Bank President. in Oklahoma banking, along with operations and play a key role in in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Member “We are thrilled to welcome his leadership style and passion for driving Sovereign Bank’s strategic FDIC. Homestead of Elk City Earns Perfect State Survey, Highlighting Excellence in Senior Care Elk City, OK – Homestead of A perfect state survey—meaning levard, Elk City, OK, Homestead more or schedule a visit by calling Elk City has received a perfect no violations or areas requiring is a vibrant, close-knit community (580) 225-0506 or visiting www. state survey from the Oklaho- correction—underscores the com- where each resident is known and HomesteadOfElkCity.com. ma State Department of Health, munity’s unwavering commitment valued. With services tailored to achieving zero deficiencies during to resident care, dignity, and qual- individual needs, the community ABOUT MIDWEST HEALTH its most recent inspection earli- ity of life. supports independence while of- Homestead of Elk City is man- er this month. This prestigious “This incredible achievement fering peace of mind to families. aged by Midwest Health. Mid- recognition places Homestead of is a direct reflection of the dedi- “This accomplishment speaks west Health is a family-owned Elk City among an elite group of cation and compassion our team volumes about the integrity and company based in Topeka, Kan- senior living communities recog- brings every day,” said Julie Byerly, heart of the team at Homestead sas, with retirement communities nized for delivering exceptional Executive Director of Homestead of Elk City,” said Brett Klausman, throughout the Midwest. Since care and service. of Elk City. “Our residents are tru- President of Midwest Health. “It 1977, Midwest Health has been Offering independent living, ly like family to us, and receiving reflects our guiding principle: Our providing quality healthcare and assisted living, and memory care, a perfect survey affirms the high Family Caring for Yours. Families senior living services with a fo- Homestead of Elk City provides a standards of care and love we can trust that their loved ones are cus on supporting residents, their range of personalized support in strive to uphold.” in the best possible hands.” families, and the team members a cozy, welcoming environment. Nestled at 1000 Elkwood Bou- Families are invited to learn who care for them.