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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Gateway Promotes Brett Myers to President of Banking
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gateway First Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Brett Myers to President of Banking. With over 15 years of experience in banking and financial services, Myers brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to community banking to his new role. Myers will lead Gateway's efforts to strengthen its position as the premier community bank in the markets it serves. 'Brett's leadership, strategic vision, and passion for community banking make him the ideal choice to guide our banking operations,' said Kyle Hubbard, CEO. 'His ability to build strong client relationships and drive business growth aligns perfectly with Gateway's mission to deliver exceptional service and innovative financial solutions.' Myers began his banking career in 2010 at Arvest Bank, where he rose to Executive Vice President for the Tulsa market, overseeing private banking, retail operations, and 36 retail branches. In 2022, he joined Mabrey Bank as Director of Regional and Healthcare Banking, where he specialized in financial services for healthcare professionals across Oklahoma. In February 2024, Myers joined Gateway First Bank as Tulsa Market President, overseeing retail and commercial banking activities. His leadership has made a significant impact, and his promotion marks a strategic step in Gateway's continued growth and commitment to community-focused banking. A lifelong Tulsan, Myers holds a bachelor's degree in business management from The University of Tulsa, where he was a two-time academic All-American golfer, and an MBA in Finance/Accounting from Oklahoma State University. He is actively involved in the Tulsa community, having served on the board of Emergency Infant Services and supporting numerous local nonprofits. Myers' deep community roots and professional expertise position him to lead Gateway's banking division with integrity, innovation, and a strong sense of purpose. About Gateway First Bank Gateway, headquartered in Jenks, Oklahoma, is a leading financial institution committed to the community and focused on personalized financial solutions. Founded in 2000, Gateway is one of the largest financial institutions in the state, with assets totaling over $2 billion. In addition to its eight banking centers in Oklahoma, Gateway has a strong national mortgage presence, with 70 mortgage locations around the country and a staff of approximately 600 employees. © 2025 Gateway First Bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS 7233.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UTulsa's Hurricane Ventures investing in CubeNexus, Lyceum AI
TULSA, Okla., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa and Hurricane Ventures on Wednesday announced two new start-up investments: CubeNexus and Lyceum AI. "Artificial intelligence is reshaping the startup landscape, driving new opportunities for innovation across all industries. At The University of Tulsa, we are proud to see Hurricane Ventures portfolio companies leading the charge in developing novel AI solutions," said Chris Wright, director of UTulsa's Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. CubeNexus redefines data management through cutting-edge software that enables users to rapidly query, contextualize, and visualize sensor suite and IoT-derived data in a unified 4D framework. By integrating disparate datasets into a common language, CubeNexus allows users to interact with their data using AI and see it evolve over time in 3D. This unlocks cheaper, faster, and more accurate analytics and real-time insights, empowering industries like aviation, energy, and telecom to operate with greater precision and efficiency. Co-founded by Tulsan Adam Gobbo, a former U.S. Marine and Air Force pilot, and Steven Brandt, a fellow Air Force veteran with software expertise, CubeNexus leverages their firsthand experience in high-stakes environments to tackle critical challenges in spatial data integration. With a vision to be the data platform that powers augmented reality, extended reality, and digital twins, CubeNexus sets the new standard for spatiotemporal data. Co-founded by alumnus Russ Hamer and Glen Platt, creator of the highly regarded "inverted classroom" concept, Lyceum AI has developed a breakthrough AI training platform that's transforming corporate learning environments. Lyceum empowers anyone in an organization to create and deploy adaptive conversation-based trainings in minutes that allow companies to measure learning and ROI on training investment. Before, after or during trainings, learners interact with Lyceum's AI to deepen their understanding while managers have real-time access to a dashboard to gain visibility into learner comprehension, sentiment and skill progress. "CubeNexus and Lyceum AI are prime examples of the innovative companies emerging from UTulsa's ecosystem. CubeNexus is revolutionizing spatial data management for industries like aviation and telecom, while Lyceum AI is transforming how corporations engage with personalized learning. These investments highlight the strength of the university's network and our commitment to supporting visionary founders who drive growth in the region," said Connor Sitton, director of Hurricane Ventures. Hurricane Ventures invests in early-stage companies with strategic connections to the university in collaboration with FortySix Venture Capital LLC. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The University of Tulsa Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
