Arvest on Monday announced that Chris Evans has been promoted to president and CEO of the Fayetteville lender’s mortgage division.
He replaces Pete Boomer, who had held the role since April. Arvest said Boomer left the company in July.
Evans brings 27 years of experience in the financial industry to his new role. He joined Arvest in 2006 and has served as the bank’s director of finance since 2012. During that time, he has led a variety of strategic growth initiatives, including building the bank’s process improvement and intelligent automation program, Arvest said in a news release.
“Chris has been a valued member of our organization, providing the leadership and strategic vision to help us achieve our goals while staying focused on our future success,” Matt Machen, president and chief operating officer for Arvest, said in the release. “His deep understanding of our culture and commitment to excellence has been instrumental in advancing our initiatives across the organization.
“I look forward to the fresh perspectives he’ll bring as he leads the Arvest Mortgage Division into a new era of innovation and growth while maintaining our unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding service to customers.”
Evans is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and is a certified public accountant. He recently obtained the Certified Strategic Financial Leader designation from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Arvest had $26.4 billion assets at the end of the first quarter. The bank’s mortgage division had $1.9 billion in mortgage origination volume in 2023.
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