Press Release:
First Bank of Owasso Ranked #15 Nationally by S&P Global Market Intelligence for Second Consecutive Year
Owasso, OK — May 5, 2026 — First Bank of Owasso has earned national recognition in the latest S&P Global Market Intelligence rankings, coming in at #15 among the Top 100 Best-Performing Community Banks under $3 billion in assets in the United States.
This marks the sixth time in the past nine years the bank has appeared in the national rankings, continuing a strong run for the Oklahoma-based community bank.
Each year, S&P Global Market Intelligence evaluates nearly 4,000 financial institutions nationwide using key financial indicators including profitability, efficiency, loan quality, and deposit growth. Inclusion in the Top 15 nationally marks a significant accomplishment within the community banking industry, and places First Bank of Owasso in the top 1% of community banks within its asset class.
“We’re honored to be recognized once again on a national level,” said Dennis Phillips, President and CEO of First Bank of Owasso. “To be ranked among the top community banks in the country is a reflection of our team’s commitment to serving our clients with excellence and building lasting relationships with the families, businesses, and ministries we serve.”
First Bank of Owasso remains focused on local decision-making, personal service, and long-term relationships with the people, businesses, and ministries across Oklahoma and the nation who bank with them.
“This recognition isn’t just about performance metrics,” added Nick Sokolosky, EVP and Chief Lending Officer. “It represents the trust our clients place in us every day and our commitment to steward that trust well.”
About First Bank of Owasso
Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Owasso, Oklahoma, First Bank of Owasso has spent more than 60 years serving individuals, families, businesses, and ministries across the country. Built on a relationship-first approach to banking, the bank remains committed to personal service, local decision-making, and helping the families, businesses, and ministries it serves continue to grow and thrive. As economic conditions continue to shift, First Bank of Owasso has stayed grounded in the same relationship-first approach it has always valued. This has translated into growth in the past decade, as the bank has grown from $250 million in assets a decade ago to nearly $650 million today. With extensive expertise in church and ministry lending on a nationwide basis, along with a strong focus on local commercial and small business lending, First Bank of Owasso has continued to be one of the best-capitalized and safest banks in Oklahoma.
