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Patrons Bank named Top Workplace
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December 24, 2025
Patrons Bank named Top Workplace

Patrons Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025honorbyThe Oklahoman for a third year in a row. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

Being recognized as a Top Workplace for the third year in a row is a direct reflection of our people and the culture they have built,” said Jared Cable, President & CEO of Patrons Bank. “Our employees show up every day with a genuine commitment to our customers, our communities, and one another. This recognition reinforces what we already know at Patrons Bank. When you invest in your people, they create an environment where everyone can succeed.

—- About Patrons Bank Founded in 1917, Patrons Bank is an Oklahoma- based financial institution built on trust and long-standing relationships. With a strong network of locations across the state, Patrons serves customers through every stage of life with comprehensive commercial banking, consumer banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management solutions designed to put people first. Patrons Bank also partners with Greenlight to help families raise financially confident kids through smart, secure digital tools. Learn more at www.patrons.bank.

— About Energage

Energage is a purpose- driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture.

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