Jill Castilla, (left), President and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond was the speaker at the July 23rd meeting and presented an entertaining and informative overview of the history and the vision of Citizens Bank. Nearly 120 years of history and success at the same location in downtown Edmond say a lot about the stability of an institution. However there have been rough times also.  Having to sell remote facilities that had just opened to regain capital when the economy dropped was an example.  Citizens learned from this and became innovative in their approach to remote banking. Their latest fully automated system, undergoing patent review is near downtown Oklahoma City and can handle cash deposits and withdrawals of coins and paper currency up to $10,000 per transaction.  It is one of a kind and a direct result of Jill's diligence in investigation every avenue and lead until finding the team and technologies needed to accomplish the desired outcome.  She simply would not give up until she had all the information she needed and then putting the package together and working through the maze of regulations and contractors until the final product was acceptable. 

No wonder she has been named one of the top banking executives of North America, and most recently Community Banker of the Year, among other honors. 

Citizens Bank is also a sponsor of "Heard on Hurd", a monthly celebration of music, food, and arts held on the third Saturday of each month from March to October and each event benefits a local charity.  What began with a turnout of a few hundred on the first weekend event has grown to now an average of over 10,000 who attend these 4 hour family friendly events.

For more information on Citizens Bank and Heard on Hurd to to https://www.citizensedmond.com/heardonhurd.htm