Citizens Bank of Edmond Welcomes Dr. Shane Goodwin to Board of Directors

Bringing over 30 years of high-level financial expertise and experience Dr. Shane Goodwin joins the board of the 125-year-old community institution to help guide its strategic future.

EDMOND, Okla., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens Bank of Edmond is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Shane Goodwin as member of its Board of Directors. Dr. Goodwin brings a distinctive combination of corporate governance expertise, boardroom experience, and more than three decades of leadership at the highest levels of finance.

Goodwin serves as Executive Director of the SMU Corporate Governance Initiative and Professor of Practice in Finance at the SMU Cox School of Business. He also serves as Adjunct Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law. His work focuses on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, and the responsibilities of corporate boards.

Throughout his career, Goodwin has held senior academic appointments at Columbia University and Harvard University, contributing thought leadership in shareholder activism, corporate governance, and financial regulation. His expert testimony and academic research have shaped policy discussions, redefined community banking, and modernized business school education.

"Citizens Bank of Edmond has an extraordinary legacy and a bold vision for the future," Goodwin said. "I am honored to join the board and contribute to the next chapter as Citizens builds on that legacy, pursues new opportunities, and continues creating meaningful value for its customers, shareholders, and community."

Prior to his academic career, Goodwin spent nearly 25 years in investment banking and corporate finance, including senior roles with Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Wells Fargo Securities. Over the course of his career, he has advised more than 250 mergers and acquisitions totaling more than $50 billion. He also brings extensive public and private company board experience and is a National Association of Corporate Directors Board Leadership Fellow and Certified Director.

"I first met Shane when serving as a Trustee at the SW Graduate School of Banking and reconnected as I started the Ph.D. program at Oklahoma State," Castilla said. "Shane is an extraordinary leader whose judgment, insight, and vision will strengthen our board and help shape the future of Citizens as we continue to grow while remaining deeply rooted in the relationships and community that have defined us for 125 years."

Goodwin holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University and an MBA in Finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He is also a former NCAA Division I football player and was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League and later inducted into the University of Tulsa Athletic Hall of Fame and the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.

Goodwin's appointment strengthens Citizens Bank of Edmond's board as the 125-year-old community bank continues to build on its legacy of innovation, community leadership, and service.

About Citizens Bank of Edmond 

Founded in 1901, Citizens Bank of Edmond is Oklahoma County's oldest, continuously operating community bank and is dedicated to serving customers through innovative banking solutions and exceptional service. With a legacy of 125 years and headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma, Citizens Bank of Edmond combines relationship-driven service with forward-thinking innovation to meet the evolving needs of customers and the community. Through a commitment to community investment, small business support, and innovative banking solutions, Citizens Bank of Edmond continues to build stronger communities while delivering exceptional financial experiences. Learn more at mycitizens.bank. 

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