Arvest has named Chris Evans president and CEO of Arvest Mortgage Division, effective August 5.
Evans previously served as director of finance for Arvest since 2012. He joined the bank in 2006 and has 27 years’ experience in the financial industry. During his tenure at Arvest, he has led a variety of strategic growth initiatives across the organization including building the bank’s process improvement and intelligent automation program.
“Chris has been a valued member of our organization, providing the leadership and strategic vision to help us achieve our goals while staying focused on our future success,” said Matt Machen, president and chief operating officer for Arvest Bank. “His deep understanding of our culture and commitment to excellence has been instrumental in advancing our initiatives across the organization. I look forward to the fresh perspectives he’ll bring as he leads the Arvest Mortgage Division into a new era of innovation and growth while maintaining our unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding service to customers.”
Evans is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He recently obtained the Certified Strategic Financial Leader designation from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
In 2023, Arvest Mortgage Division had $1.9 billion in mortgage origination volume.