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The Mabrey family’s affiliation with the bank began nearly 120 years ago when G.W. Mabrey joined the Board of Directors of the newly formed Citizens National Bank in Okmulgee.

G.W.’s son, Carlisle Mabrey Sr., was hired as Assistant Cashier of Citizens National Bank. Carlisle served in that role for 11 years but left the bank in 1920 to manage his own businesses.

A Certificate of Incorporation (charter) was officially issued to the new Citizens Security Bank in Bixby. Today, all of Mabrey Bank operates under this charter with its Bixby headquarters.

Carlisle Mabrey, Sr. returned to Citizens National Bank in Okmulgee as the Chairman of the Board. He continued his affiliation with the bank until his death in 1963.

Five years after he began working at the bank, Carlisle Mabrey Jr. purchased controlling interest of Citizens National Bank and became President and Chairman of the Board.

Carlisle Jr.’s four children, Carlisle III, Bruce, Marilyn and John all joined the family business, each spending the rest of their careers working at the bank and serving on its Board.

Taking the position his father held, Carlisle Mabrey III is promoted to President of Citizens National Bank. He led the bank for 41 years until transitioning to Executive Chairman of the Board in 2019.

The Mabrey family expanded their banking services to even more Oklahoma communities through a series of acquisitions. Purchases included Weleetka State Bank, First Bank of Haskell, Bank of Commerce in Wetumka and Morris State Bank.

Lurline Mabrey, Carlisle Jr.’s wife, was elected Chairman of the Board following her husband’s death. A smart businesswoman and philanthropic leader, she helped refine the core values of the bank during her tenure. She continued to serve in that role for 21 years until her death in 2012.

The Mabrey Family purchased Citizens Security Bank in Bixby and combined it with Citizens National Bank in Bixby, bringing together two strong community banks. Five years later, the bank would expand to Muskogee.

The fourth generation of Mabreys joined the family business to ensure long-term success. This included Carlisle III’s sons, Scott and Carlisle IV, Bruce’s children, Melanie and Mark and John’s daughter, Katie.

The bank expanded into the Tulsa metro area with four full-service locations and added the Private Bank to the extensive product and service offerings.

The bank changed its name to Mabrey Bank to reflect the history of high-quality service as a family-owned and locally operated financial institution.

Scott Mabrey was appointed as the new CEO of Mabrey Bank with his brother Carlisle Mabrey IV tabbed as the COO. John Pixley was promoted to President. It concluded a thoughtful succession plan put in place by Carlisle Mabrey III.

After officially moving into the market five years earlier, Mabrey Bank opened a brand-new full-service location in Oklahoma City. This 10,200 square foot facility will allow the bank to better service OKC while partnering with businesses and customers across the capital.

Mabrey Bank commemorates 100 years under its official charter as the bank recognizes and celebrates its Centennial throughout 2024.