HEATHER HOWERTON

Heather Howerton brings over 32 years of banking experience, with the past decade dedicated to private mortgage banking. She began her career in 1993 as a mortgage loan processor and steadily rose into leadership positions. Throughout her career, Heather has received recognition for her outstanding contributions to both local and national mortgage and private banking.

A proud Oklahoman, Howerton graduated Magna Cum Laude from Oklahoma City University with a BS in Finance. She also holds a Master’s certification from the Institute of Mortgage Lending and recently earned an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies.

Howerton has served in significant leadership roles, including as President of the OKC Mortgage Bankers Association and the Oklahoma City chapter of the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women. She is currently a board director for Neighborhood Services Organization (NSO), which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2020. In addition, Heather has volunteered with the Oklahoma Innocence Project and Bella SPCA.

Now in her 8th year with the bank, Heather was recently promoted to Vice President of Mortgage Lending. She balances her professional achievements with spending quality time with her 3-year-old daughter.