Courtney Ledgerwood, with Legacy Bank, in Newcastle, was named an “Honors Graduate” of the 2025 Oklahoma Bankers Association Operations School.
Ledgerwood received her plaque on Wednesday at the Legacy Bank location at 509 N.W. 32nd St., in Newcastle. OBA Operations School Chair Matthew Farve and OBA Director of Education Janis Reeser presented the award.
Ledgerwood was selected for the Operations School honor based on her outstanding work on the school’s exam and contributions and participation in class. She was chosen by the school’s regents, staff, faculty and students. Ledgerwood was among 44 students who attended the school Nov. 17-21 at the OBA Harris Event Center in Oklahoma City.
The OBA Operations School, conducted annually, prepares junior-level operations managers to manage effectively and efficiently an operations function within a bank. Students develop a thorough understanding of key operations areas, develop and apply analytical skills, strengthen management skills in relation to human resource planning and motivational techniques, study regulatory and competitive factors that affect banking and learn about state-of-the-art banking technologies.
The OBA conducts more than 70 educational programs and seminars each year, which reach more than 5,000 bankers across the state. The Association represents approximately 200 banks across the state and serves as the primary advocate for the banking industry. It’s also heavily involved in fraud training and prevention as well as legal and compliance services and communications for its member banks.
