July 9, 2022

Layna Dupuis promoted at First United

Release DURANT – Layna Dupuis, former Vice President, Director of Customer Care, was promoted to Senior Vice President, Director of Retail Banking. Since joining First United in 2008, Layna has served the organization in several customer-serving leadership roles such as Operations Manager, Financial Center Manager, Regional Retail Manager, and most recently the Director of Customer Care. “At the time I began working for First United I didn’t know that I would make a career in the industry,” Dupuis said “However, after joining the bank I knew this was not only my career but my calling. The best part of my job is working alongside incredibly talented individuals who are focused on serving customers and communities, as well as getting to help others find their calling just as I did here at First United.”    In her new role, Dupuis will lead the Community Bank Retail Banking and Retail Empowerment teams. She will also continue to lead Customer Care, with a focus on building the digital banking experience for the bank’s customers.  “With her love for the communities we serve and the teams of people she works with, I am excited to see Layna promoted into this role. Layne is dedicated and driven, this promotion is well deserved and recognizes the contributions she has made to our organization,” Greg Massey, CEO of First United Bank said. First United’s purpose is to inspire and empower others to Spend Life Wisely, which includes a holistic approach to life that encompasses financial well-being, faith, health and wellness, and personal growth.
June 25, 2022

Chamber welcomes Twice Bak’d Bistro with ribbon cutting

DURANT – The Durant Area Chamber of Commerce recognized another member with a ribbon cutting in June. Twice Bak’d Bistro is a new member and in […]
June 19, 2022

Why you shouldn’t hire a document when what you need is a team

Express Employment Professionals A CV tells a hiring manager a few distinct things about a potential candidate. With a CV, you can tell where a person worked before […]
May 15, 2022

Caked Up provides more seating inside with expansion

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – One of downtown Durant’s growing businesses has made improvements to its facility to make for a more spacious dine-in experience. Caked […]
May 6, 2022

Chamber of Commerce welcomes Ooh-La-La Glam Studio with ribbon cutting

DURANT – Another new business was officially welcomed into the Durant Area Chamber of Commerce this week with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Ooh La La Glam […]
May 5, 2022

AllianceHealth Durant and Madill Pathways benefits help employees pay down student loans

Release DURANT – Employees of AllianceHealth Durant are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed as pathways to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, […]
April 14, 2022

Durant REALTOR® Angela Sullivan recognized for earning professional designation of Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® (OAR) recognizes and congratulates a recent group of Oklahoma REALTORS® who have earned the professional designation of […]
April 14, 2022

Past and future connect for Seay family at 50th anniversary for Medical Center Pharmacy

Reaching a 50-year milestone in business is a cause for celebration. The staff at Medical Center Pharmacy are ready to do so with the public on […]
April 12, 2022

Shamrock Bank recognizes 187 local small businesses

Shamrock Bank DURANT – Throughout the month of March, Shamrock Bank hosted its annual March Giveaway promotion and there was a lot of green involved for […]