[June 14, 2008]

6-14 Business in Brief

(The Edmond Sun, Okla. Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Jun. 14--EDMOND -- Edmond banker installed as new officer

George Drew, president and CEO of Kirkpatrick Bank in Edmond, has been elected to serve three years on the Oklahoma Bankers Association's board of directors by the OBA membership at the OBA's 111th Leadership Forum and Annual Convention June 2-3 at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Tulsa.

Drew also serves as president and CEO of American Bancorp of Oklahoma Inc., in Edmond. Previously, he had positions at City Bank & Trust in Oklahoma City, United Check Processing Center Inc., in Oklahoma City and First National Bank & Trust Co., also in Oklahoma City. Drew has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Oklahoma State University and an associate's degree in business administration from St. Gregory's College. He is a trustee in the Kirkpatrick Family Fund and is a six-year member of the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Oklahoma Bankers Association was founded in 1897 and represents about 265 of the state's 270 commercial banks across the state. The association supports the industry and its members with a broad array of services including government relations, education, legal services, fraud training and communications.

Oklahoma City 'lands' 15th International Flight Inspection Symposium

Oklahoma City will be the site of an international conference for those who manage and secure the highways in the sky as flight inspection professionals from across the world descend upon the city June 23--27 during the 15th International Flight Inspection Symposium at the Cox Convention Center.

The symposium is expected to bring more than 300 flight inspection, academic and aviation professionals from more than 27 countries and will provide a forum for exchanging ideas and information concerning procedures and current issues in flight inspection technology.

The theme for this year's biennial event is "Shaping Aerospace Flight Inspection for the Future." The event will showcase emerging technologies in navigating today's airspace along with presentations addressing the challenges that come with advancement.

A highlight of the symposium will be a static aircraft display featuring new technology, hosted by ARINC at its new 80,0000-square-foot hangar and maintenance facility at Will Rogers World Airport.

For more information, visit www.IFIS2008.com.

Bone & Joint Hospital announces addition of orthopedic surgeon

Bone & Joint Hospital President Chad Aduddell is pleased to welcome Dr. Mark F. Kowalski to the hospital's medical staff.

Kowalski is board certified in orthopedic surgery. He completed his medical degree at University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine. He also completed his internship at the family medicine residency program and a fellowship in sports medicine at OU.

Kowalski's orthopedic residency was completed at Washington University in St. Louis.

Kowalski specializes in sports medicine and is in private practice in Oklahoma City. His office is at 4140 W. Memorial Road, Suite 308.

Arvest Bank extends posting cutoffs

If you're running to Arvest Bank to deposit your check -- guess what? When you make the deposit before 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, it will post the same day. Arvest announced this week its 24 branches in central Oklahoma have extended their posting cutoff to 7 p.m. The prior cutoff for same day posting was 5 p.m.

"We knew many customers were scrambling to get to the bank before 5 p.m. to get their checks deposited. Now they have a little extra time after work to make their deposits and receive the benefit of same day posting. That should make life a little easier for them," said Kelly Brander, president and CEO of Arvest Bank, Central Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City locations that will post deposits until 7 p.m. include branches in Oklahoma City, Choctaw, Del City, Edmond, Midwest City, Moore, Norman and Yukon.

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