Bennett Brown
Mr. Brown is the Chief Credit Officer of Old Glory Bank and a member of the Board of Directors of Old Glory Bank. Mr. Brown has more than 50 years in banking, including 7 years as a Bank Examiner at the OCC. Mr. Brown has been a Market President for various big banks and has been President and CEO of 3 community banks, plus started 2 de novo banks. Brown served in the US Army and was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, in the 1970s.
Dr. Ben Carson
Secretary Carson is an American retired neurosurgeon and politician who served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021 and a member of the Board of Directors of Old Glory Holding Company. Secretary Carson was a candidate for President of the United States in the 2016 Republican primaries. He is considered a pioneer in the field of neurosurgery. Secretary Carson has written six best-selling books. Recently, Secretary Carson launched The American Cornerstone Institute, a tax-exempt entity that champions conservative solutions to the problems facing our nation. These fundamental “cornerstones” are Faith, Liberty, Community, and Life.
Clay Christensen
Mr. Christensen is a member of the Board of Directors of Old Glory Bank and is the former CEO and Chairman of the Board of First State Bank. Mr. Christensen has also been affiliated and involved with First State Bank since 1992 as either an attorney, officer, director or owner. A life-long Oklahoma resident, Mr. Christensen graduated from Oklahoma State and obtained his law degree from the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Christensen is the founder, and current Managing Director, of Christensen Law Group, PLLC, a full-service law firm in Oklahoma City, with an emphasis on Banking Law and Employment. For numerous years, he was the President and an officer of the Oklahoma Venture Forum, as well as President and an officer for the Deer Creek-Edmond School Foundation. He is recognized frequently in Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, America’s Most Honored Lawyers, and received a Preeminent ranking by Martindale-Hubbell.
Governor Mary Fallin Christensen
Governor Fallin is a member of the Board of Directors of Old Glory Bank and served as the 27th governor of Oklahoma from 2011 to 2019. She was the first and only woman to be elected Governor of Oklahoma. Governor Fallin also served two terms in the US House of Representatives (5th Congressional District), and she was the first Oklahoma congresswoman since Alice Mary Robertson in 1920. Governor Fallin served on the Committees for Small Business, Armed Services, Natural Resources, and Transportation & Infrastructure. Governor Fallin was also elected to serve as the 14th Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma and served for three terms. Governor Fallin served as chair of the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association and was the National Chair of the Governor’s Association during her first term in office. In addition, Governor Fallin was the chair of the Republican Lieutenant Governor’s Association.
Tony Dieste
Mr. Dieste is a member of the Board of Directors of Old Glory Holding Company and is the founder and Executive Chairman of one of the country’s most influential and longest-running multicultural marketing and advertising agencies, Dieste Inc, now owned by a public, corporate communications holding company. Mr. Dieste is a pioneer and recognized authority on multicultural marketing and media and has helped shape and build relevancy for many of America’s iconic brands. Mr. Dieste was inducted to the American Advertising Federation (AAF) “Hall of Achievement” and was named as one of the 100 Most US Influential Latinos in the US. Mr. Dieste serves on multiple boards and has a long history in private equity and technology companies.
Larry Elder
Mr. Elder is a member of the Board of Directors of Old Glory Holding Company, a former candidate for the Presidency of the United States, an American talk radio and television host, author, film producer, and former candidate for Governor of California. An attorney who hosts The Larry Elder Show, Mr. Elder’s calling card is “We have a country to save,” and that means returning to the bedrock Constitutional principles of limited government and maximum personal responsibility. Mr. Elder is a New York Times best-selling author of several books, including As Goes California: My Mission to Rescue the Golden State and Save the Nation. His national TV show “Moral Court” was syndicated across the country and was at one time top-rated in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. He won a Los Angeles Emmy for “Best News Special” in 1999 and, in 2015, was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Robert Halford
Mr. Halford is the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations of Old Glory Bank and a member of the Board of Directors of Old Glory Bank. Mr. Halford has an MBA from the University of Mississippi and a Bachelor of Professional Accountancy from Mississippi State University. Mr. Halford has been a CFO and SVP of Operations at various community banks for 30 years. Mr. Halford was a co-founder of First Commercial Bank (Jackson, MS), a $500 million asset bank for which he served as CFO for 21 years. Two of the three banks where Mr. Halford has served as CFO were de novo banks.
Joe Meade
Joseph (Joe) Meade is a member of the Board of Directors of Old Glory Bank. Mr. Meade worked with the FDIC for 40 years, recently retiring as the Assistant Regional Director with oversight of examinations and bank applications in Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas. Mr. Meade also served as Acting Deputy Regional Director in both the Dallas and San Francisco Regional Offices and served as a Section Chief in the Washington Office with oversight of enforcement actions and Large Banks. He also spent over 20 years as an instructor for the FDIC in the Washington headquarters. Recently, Mr. Meade joined Chain Bridge Partners, LLP as a Director. Mr. Meade has served as an advisor for the Southwest Graduate School of Bank at Southern Methodist University. He is a graduate of Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin.
Mike Ring
Mr. Ring is the President and CEO of Old Glory Bank and a member of the Board of Directors of Old Glory Bank and Old Glory Holding Company. Mr. Ring is a corporate lawyer (JD and LLM in Tax), and prior to forming his own law firm, he was a partner in the Corporate and Securities Group of the international law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Mr. Ring has 30 years working directly with small- and mid-cap companies. Mr. Ring is also a founder and the former Chief Operating Officer of Haymon Sports, a sports management firm of professional boxers, and owner of the Premier Boxing Champions Series (PBC), the world’s largest and most successful boxing company. Mr. Ring was also one of the founders and Board Members of Katz Broadcasting, the creator of four over-the-air networks. Mr. Ring proudly served four years in the Air Force and was honorably discharged in March 1991. He used the GI bill to help pay for law school.
Dan Schneider
Mr. Schneider is Vice President at the Media Research Center and Free Speech America and a member of the Board of Directors of Old Glory Holding Company. Previously, he was the Executive Director of The American Conservative Union (ACU), where he was instrumental in helping ACU re-imagine its flagship event, The Conservative Political Action Conference, known as CPAC. Mr. Schneider started his career in Washington as chief of staff to Congressman Jim Ryun of Kansas. He went on to serve in the George W. Bush Administration, first as the White House Liaison to Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao, then as an aid to the President, and finally as an acting assistant secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services. Before joining ACU, Mr. Schneider held a unique position in the U.S. Senate; over five years, he personally selected 300 participants to serve on various bipartisan boards and commissions in the executive branch during the Obama Administration.
Sean Spicer
Sean Spicer is an accomplished American political aide and television host. Born in New York, Mr. Spicer grew up in Rhode Island and pursued his passion for government and national security, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Connecticut College and a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. He has a notable military background, serving as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve since 1999, holding the title of Commander. Mr. Spicer is widely recognized for his role as the 30th White House Press Secretary and White House Communications Director under President Donald Trump in 2017. His tenure as White House Press Secretary showcased his dedication and resilience, navigating the challenging complexities of the role and maintaining a strong presence in the media. Before his work at the White House, he served as Communications Director for the Republican National Committee from 2011 to 2017 and as its Chief Strategist from 2015 to 2017. Mr. Spicer’s background in finance and business complements his political career. He has worked with various investment entities, gaining extensive knowledge in the financial arena. He remains an influential figure in media and politics, known for his commitment to his country and American values.
Cleves R. Delp
Mr. Delp has accumulated 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. His efforts have assisted numerous families in navigating the complexities of wealth and family. Mr. Cleves is the co-founder of TFO Partners, LLC, a venture comprised of various firms, including TFO Family Office Partners, TFO Wealth Partners, and TFO Trust Company of South Dakota. These entities provide valuable support to wealthy families, ranking as the 80th largest registered investment advisory firm in the United States when combined. Mr. Delp is also an owner of TDC Life, a high-end wealth transfer life insurance practice with significant transactions in the country. This business, founded by his father in 1958, also includes the successful building and selling of a group benefits practice and a high-end personal lines property & casualty practice.
Mr. Delp is a proud alumnus of Hillsdale College, where he maintains a strong connection with his alma mater as a graduate and esteemed board member. His philanthropic endeavors are channeled through the Delp Family Foundation, known as the Luminous Foundation, which supports Catholic and Constitutional-based charities, contributing to the well-being of communities.
Joe DeBergalis
Mr. DeBergalis is a dedicated servant of Country and community. He was a member of law enforcement for 30 years with the New York State Police. Upon retiring, he joined the executive staff of the National Rifle Association where he served for 7 years, first as its Deputy Executive Director of General Operations and then as Executive Director. He was responsible for successfully managing all programs within the NRA’s General Operations, including its Annual Meetings, Great American Outdoor Show, National Police Shooting Championships, National Shooting Competitions, and all law enforcement and civilian instructional programming. Mr. DeBergalis' passion for his country and our governing documents have guided his leadership throughout. A proud alumnus of Buffalo State University, attaining both a BS and MS in Criminal Justice, Police Administration, and Research/Training. His philanthropic leadership includes assisting charities involving our military men and women, law enforcement benefits, and the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo, New York. Mr. Joe DeBergalis is a Knight of Columbus - 4th Degree and a Knight of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta. He is also a very proud Kentucky Colonel.
Shane Jett
Shane Jett is an experienced executive in banking and finance, a former Navy Intelligence Officer and speaks three languages. In 2017, President Donald J. Trump appointed Jett to U.S. Treasury. Mr. Jett is the former CEO of the largest tribal Community Development Financial Institution in the United States. He is a banking consultant and has served on a number of bank boards. Mr. Jett has a Bachelor of International Business from Oklahoma Baptist University, a certificate in legislative leadership from the Kennedy School of Government, and a diploma from ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Wharton in 2021. He served three terms in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and was elected twice to the Oklahoma State Senate.
Mr. Jett is a Cherokee citizen and is married to Ana Jett. Together, they have three daughters.
