Her Story
About Lindsey
Lindsey Oakley is an accomplished financial services leader and operations professional based in Durant, Oklahoma. She currently serves as Financial Center Manager at First United Bank, a role she began in August, where she leads banking operations, empowers relationship bankers, and helps guide customers toward strong financial habits. With over 24 years of prior experience in food and beverage, including director roles focused on budgets and strategic planning, opening a high-volume Starbucks location, and owning her own restaurant for a year, she transitioned into banking to leverage her finance expertise. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business, is completing a Master of Education in Challenging Behaviors to better understand and support team members, and plans to pursue a doctorate in business. She has also completed women in leadership classes and received the Presidential Award for Leadership from the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Lindsey
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Just keep going, don't give up, and if it doesn't matter in 5 years, it's not gonna matter in 5 minutes.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Build the confidence to know that you are just as smart as they are and very well equipped to do the job just as good as they are, if not even better, because women are very detail-oriented.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Really getting to know your customers so you can guide them in the right direction for good financial habits.
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