Sovereign Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Foskin as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. Foskin, a seasoned banking professional with more than 20 years of experience, will lead the bank’s lending strategy and support continued growth across its Oklahoma markets.
A lifelong Oklahoman, Foskin brings a wealth of commercial lending and leadership experience to Sovereign Bank. In early 2000, Foskin embarked on his banking career and has served as a Commercial Lender, Corporate Banking Manager, and for the past 10 years as a Bank President and Regional Bank President.
“We are thrilled to welcome Steve to our executive team,” said Bryan Cain, President and CEO of Sovereign Bank. “Steve’s deep roots in Oklahoma banking, along with his leadership style and passion for serving others, align perfectly with our mission and values. He brings both proven expertise and a heart for the communities we serve.”
Foskin earned his accounting degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and holds a Certified Public Accountant license (inactive) in the State of Oklahoma. He is also a certified member of the Maxwell Leadership Team and an active volunteer in numerous nonprofit and faithbased organizations. Foskin and his wife, Amy, reside in Edmond and have three adult daughters.
In his new role, Foskin will oversee all commercial, agricultural, consumer, and tribal lending operations and play a key role in driving Sovereign Bank’s strategic initiatives and customer-focused growth.
About Sovereign Bank: Based in Shawnee, Oklahoma, with branches in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Midwest City, Lawton, Holdenville, Granite, Mangum, and Canute, Sovereign Bank is committed to providing personalized financial services to its communities. Chartered as First Oklahoma Bank in June 1983 and purchased by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in 1989, Sovereign Bank is dedicated to empowering local economies and providing innovative banking solutions. The bank’s assets exceed $1 billion, and its home office is located at 130 East MacArthur in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Member FDIC.
