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VOL 20 ISSUE 3
March 2013
BROKEN ARROW NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
AVB Bank Announces New President and CEO Ted Cundiff has over 20 years of banking experience and is now leader of AVB Bank. By Kelli Sowell AVB Bank announced Ted Cundiff has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO). Cundiff will assume his role effective March 1, 2013. Most recently, Cundiff served as AVB’s chief lending officer (CLO) and senior executive vice president. He replaces Jim Boze, who after 40 years in the banking industry, announced earlier this year that he would retire. Boze will remain with the organization through the end of February 2013. “Ted Cundiff has extensive financial experience. He understands our industry and our
community and brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as AVB Bank’s president and chief executive officer,” said Kelley Rash, AVB Bank chairperson of the board. “We are confident that with Ted’s leadership, AVB will be able to enhance our ability to serve, connect, and succeed with our customers and the communities we serve.” Cundiff has over 20 years of banking experience, with previous management experience related to commercial lending, cash management and commercial client services, wealth management, and retail
A Local Classic Is Back Knotty Pine Barbeque reopened doors in Broken Arrow in November of last year.
branch operations and call center banking. Cundiff made his move to AVB Bank in 2012 after serving for 13 years as president of SpiritBank. “AVB Bank has been building a solid foundation with the people and businesses of Broken Arrow for over a century. I’m proud to join this dynamic team and be part of the future growth and development of our bank and city,” said Cundiff. Several local boards and organizations currently benefit from Cundiff’s business acumen, including: Oklahoma Council for (continued on page 24)
Ted Cundiff, new president and CEO of AVB Bank.
Exceeding Expectations Fowler Chevrolet has been completely remodeled and is setting the new standard for dealerships in the community.
By Duane Blankenship If you lived in northeastern Oklahoma during the 50s, 60s, or 70s, when you hear the word barbeque the first name that
most likely comes to mind is Knotty Pine. This institution established roots in Sand (continued on page 24)
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Owner Jim Rice and server Carrie Burr have enjoyed long associations with Knotty Pine Barbeque.
By Duane Blankenship Following storm damage, Fowler Chevrolet of Tulsa has spent 18 months with remodeling projects that have brought the family-owned dealership to a high performance standard. The dealership was previously operated by Sonic Automotive out of Charlotte, North Carolina and was a corporate-owned dealer franchise operation. It is now wholly owned by Fowler Holding Company, Mike Fowler, president. The dealership officially changed hands, becoming Fowler Chevrolet, on September 12, 2012. New management has brought the dealership to a level that has exceeded public expectations. The building has a brand new front and new car sales area. Almost everything throughout
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the operation is new, including paint, floors, service drive, furniture, customer lounge, and
state-of-the-art service equipment. Service Manager Jeff Cantrell (continued on page 24)
The Fowler Chevrolet “Turn Tulsa Pink” service team includes (L to R): Service Manager Jeff Cantrell and Service Consultants David Brock, Eric Bowman and Bill Dewil.
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