Scott Andrews Has Been Named Head of Specialized Industries For BOK Financial

BOK Financial (NASDAQ: BOKF) named Scott Andrews as head of Specialized Industries, effective Dec. 1, 2026, succeeding the retiring Brad Vincent.

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BOK Financial (NASDAQ: BOKF) named Scott Andrews as head of Specialized Industries, effective Dec. 1, 2026, succeeding the retiring Brad Vincent. Andrews will oversee commercial real estate, commercial strategies, dealer financial services, energy, healthcare, loan syndications and TransFund.

Andrews has led healthcare banking since 2022 and served as commercial division COO from 2017, bringing internal continuity and experience across credit, corporate development, digital initiatives and client service.

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News Market Reaction – BOKF

In the Mar 31 session, BOKF gained 2.31%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement formalizes the succession for BOK Financial’s specialized industries business, fol...

Analysis

This announcement formalizes the succession for BOK Financial’s specialized industries business, following the earlier disclosure of Brad Vincent’s planned retirement effective Nov. 30, 2026. Scott Andrews brings continuity from prior leadership roles in healthcare banking and the Commercial Division. Recent news flow has been dominated by earnings releases and conference logistics, which historically produced modest price moves. Investors may track how this leadership transition supports execution across areas like commercial real estate, energy, and loan syndications over time.

Key Figures

New role effective date: Dec. 1 Retirement effective date: Nov. 30, 2026 Healthcare division tenure: Since 2022 +5 more

New role effective date

Dec. 1

Effective date for Scott Andrews as specialized industries banking executive

Retirement effective date

Nov. 30, 2026

Retirement date for Brad Vincent from specialized industries role

Healthcare division tenure

Since 2022

Andrews serving as executive director for healthcare banking

Commercial COO start

Since 2017

Andrews’ tenure as COO for the Commercial Division

Experience timeframe

Decades of experience

Duration of BOK Financial’s specialized industries operations

Annual meeting date

May 5, 2026

Date of virtual annual shareholder meeting from DEF 14A

Shares outstanding

60,761,060 shares

Common shares outstanding as of Mar 9, 2026 per proxy

Chairman ownership

62.50%

George B. Kaiser beneficial ownership per DEF 14A

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 16

5 events

1. Mar 16

   Earnings call notice

   24h Move

   +1.4%

   Set timing for Q1 2026 earnings release and conference call.

2. Feb 19

   Executive retirement

   24h Move

   +0.1%

   Announced Brad Vincent’s planned Nov. 30, 2026 retirement and search for successor.

3. Jan 16

   Q4 and FY results

   24h Move

   +1.2%

   Reported Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 operating results and set review call.

4. Dec 12

   Earnings call notice

   24h Move

   +0.2%

   Announced Q4 and full-year 2025 results release and conference call logistics.

5. Oct 20

   Q3 2025 earnings

   24h Move

   -3.1%

   Released Q3 2025 results and scheduled follow-up earnings call.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

loan syndications

1 terms

loan syndications financial

"including commercial real estate, commercial strategies, dealer financial services, energy, healthcare, loan syndications and TransFund"

A loan syndication is when several banks or investors pool money to provide a single large loan, so no one lender carries the whole amount. Think of it like a group of people chipping in to buy a house together: it lets borrowers access bigger funds while spreading risk and fees across the group. Investors care because syndications affect credit exposure, potential returns from interest and fees, and the ease of trading or selling loan stakes in the market.

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TULSA, OK / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / Scott Andrews has been promoted to fill the role of specialized industries banking executive for BOK Financial, effective Dec. 1, following the retirement of Brad Vincent.

In this role, Andrews will lead BOK Financial's specialized business, including commercial real estate, commercial strategies, dealer financial services, energy, healthcare, loan syndications and TransFund.

"Scott brings deep institutional knowledge and a genuine commitment to both our employees and clients," said Stacy Kymes, president and CEO of BOK Financial. "He understands what makes these businesses successful and leads with consistency and integrity that earns trust."

Andrews said, "BOK Financial's specialized industries are built upon decades of experience. What differentiates us from our competitors is our long-term commitment to the industries we serve, which has allowed us to recruit and develop extraordinary banking teams with deep expertise. We are market leaders in these segments because our clients have witnessed our commitment to their business, especially in challenging market conditions, and trust our bankers' counsel. I'm grateful for the opportunity to work alongside this remarkable team."

Andrews has served as executive director for BOK Financial's healthcare banking division since 2022. Prior to that he served as the chief operating officer for the Commercial Division since 2017. In that role, he was directly responsible for division-wide strategic initiatives-including loan syndications, client service, customer-facing digital experiences, and front-line technology investments. Scott has previously worked in a variety of credit and corporate development roles across the organization. He joined BOK Financial through its Accelerated Career Track development program.

Andrews holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame. Active in the community, he currently serves on the Ascension St. John Foundation board and has previously supported Tulsa Regional Tourism, 108 Contemporary and Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma.

About BOK Financial
BOK Financial Corporation is a $52 billion regional financial services company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma with $127 billion in assets under management and administration. The company's stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the Global Select market listings (BOKF). BOK Financial Corporation's holdings include BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc.; and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA's holdings include TransFund and Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. BOKF, NA operates banking divisions across eight states as: Bank of Albuquerque; Bank of Oklahoma; Bank of Texas; and BOK Financial in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri; as well as having limited purpose offices in Connecticut, Nebraska, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Through its subsidiaries, BOK Financial Corporation provides commercial and consumer banking, brokerage trading, investment, trust and insurance services, mortgage origination and servicing, and an electronic funds transfer network.

Contact:

Heather King
Director of Investor Relations
214.676.4666

SOURCE: BOK Financial

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

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Who is Scott Andrews and what role will he assume at BOKF on Dec. 1, 2026?

Scott Andrews will become head of Specialized Industries at BOK Financial on Dec. 1, 2026. According to the company, Andrews previously led the healthcare banking division since 2022 and served as commercial division COO beginning in 2017.

Which business lines will Scott Andrews oversee as BOKF's head of Specialized Industries?

He will oversee commercial real estate, commercial strategies, dealer financial services, energy, healthcare, loan syndications and TransFund. According to BOK Financial, these comprise the bank's specialized industries business unit.

Why did BOKF appoint Scott Andrews as head of Specialized Industries for BOKF?

The appointment follows the retirement of Brad Vincent and emphasizes continuity of leadership. According to the company, Andrews brings institutional knowledge and experience across strategic initiatives and client-facing technology investments.

What is Scott Andrews' experience and background before the BOKF promotion?

Andrews served as executive director of healthcare banking since 2022 and as commercial division COO since 2017. According to BOK Financial, he also worked in credit, corporate development and joined via the Accelerated Career Track program.

When is Brad Vincent retiring and how will that affect BOKF leadership?

Brad Vincent is retiring prior to Dec. 1, 2026, with Scott Andrews named as his successor. According to the company, the change is positioned to maintain continuity across specialized industry teams and client relationships.

How might Scott Andrews' promotion impact BOKF's specialized industries strategy and clients?

The promotion signals internal continuity and experienced leadership for specialized industry sectors. According to BOK Financial, Andrews' focus includes loan syndications, client service, digital experiences and front-line technology investments.