# Stacy Kymes

> Stacy C. Kymes is president and CEO of Tulsa-based BOK Financial, where he joined internal audit in 1996 and later held finance, credit and operating leadership roles. CEO since January 2022, he has also worked on Tulsa civic projects and represents the Tenth District on the Federal Advisory Council.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at BOK Financial
- **Organizations:** BOK Financial, KPMG LLP, Tulsa Community Foundation, Federal Advisory Council, Tulsa Stadium Trust (past chairman), Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc. (past chairman), Tulsa Regional Chamber, Philbrook Museum of Art (past trustee), Gilcrease Museum (past board member)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Business Administration, accounting; summa cum laude, Harding University, J. Frank Dobie High School
- **Known for:** Advanced from internal audit to CEO at BOK Financial., Helped with $30 million in private fundraising and the public entity behind Tulsa’s downtown ballpark., Participated in the public-private partnership for Tulsa Zoo management.

## Career timeline

- **1993-1996** — Worked at KPMG before joining BOK Financial.
- **1996** — Joined BOK Financial in internal audit.
- **2005** — Managed the Valley Commerce Bank acquisition providing entry into Phoenix.
- **2006** — Directed the strategy for launching full-service banking in Kansas City.
- **2007** — Corporate controller, with reporting, acquisition and investor-relations responsibilities.
- **2014** — Documented as executive vice president and chief credit officer.
- **2021-03** — Named chief operating officer, responsible for revenue-generating divisions.
- **2021-08** — Appointed to the board and announced as incoming CEO.
- **2022-01** — Became president and CEO on January 1.
- **2026-05** — Election to the Federal Advisory Council as Tenth District representative announced.
- **2026-06** — Rang Nasdaq opening bell for BOK Financial’s 35-year listing anniversary.

## Achievements

- Advanced from internal audit to CEO at BOK Financial.
- Helped with $30 million in private fundraising and the public entity behind Tulsa’s downtown ballpark.
- Participated in the public-private partnership for Tulsa Zoo management.
- Elected to represent the Tenth District on the Federal Advisory Council in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — BOK Financial reported third-quarter net income of $159.9 million and period-end loans of $27.7 billion.
- **2026-06** — Rang the Nasdaq opening bell on June 8 for the company’s 35th listing anniversary.
- **2026-05** — Federal Advisory Council election announced May 18.

## Links

- Website: https://www.bokfinancial.com/about-us/experts/stacy-kymes
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-kymes-718460b6

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Last updated: 2026-10-23