Todd Russ

Russ is a respected banking leader with more than 30 years of experience. He began in banking as a banking assistant at the State Bank of Rocky in 1983. He was later employed at Washita State Bank in Burns Flat and became Vice President. Russ served as vice-president and executive vice-president at banks in Chickasha and Oklahoma City until returning to Washita State Bank where he served as President and CEO. During his tenure, Russ took one of the smallest banks in the state and doubled its assets, and was the top rated bank in its peer group for six consecutive quarters. Russ sold the majority of his bank stock and began management consulting with banks and businesses in 2008.

Russ developed a reputation for successfully guiding banks to resolve problem loans and other bank management needs. In addition, Russ has worked with Oklahoma banks, corporations, and small businesses to address performance, profitability, and compliance issues.

During his banking career, Russ also served as a director of the Oklahoma Bankers Association and Chairman of the OBA Small Bank Council.