Gateway First Bank Appoints President Of Mortgage Banking

Jenks, Okla.-based Gateway First Bank said Thursday it has formally appointed Steven Plaisance as president of Mortgage Banking.

Plaisance has served as interim president since February 22, 2021, during the regulatory approval process. In this role, Plaisance will be a key part of the bank’s executive leadership team, helping to define and set the course for mortgage activities across all spectrums.

“We are thrilled to have Steven on the Gateway team,” said Scott Gesell, Gateway CEO. “With his extensive experience and leadership, we are able to align all things mortgage — including retail, correspondent, operations, secondary, and servicing — under one umbrella. While Steven’s resume is extremely impressive, his commitment to culture and values is what makes him a perfect fit with the Gateway Team.”

Before joining Gateway, Plaisance worked at Arvest Bank for nearly 32 years, serving most recently as president & CEO of Arvest’s mortgage banking division for the past six years. He currently serves and previously served on a number of advisory boards for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He is also very active in leadership roles with the Mortgage Bankers Association, including as the current chairman of the Mortgage Action Alliance.

“Gateway’s a great organization with significant new opportunities to grow and advance,” Plaisance said. “I am excited to have joined the team and look forward to contributing to the ongoing success of the organization.”

Gateway First Bank provides banking and mortgage services for consumers and commercial customers. Headquartered in Jenks, Okla., Gateway is a $1.9 billion-asset-sized bank with a strong mortgage operation with six bank branches in Oklahoma, over 165 mortgage centers in 43 states, and over 1,600 employees.

For more information, visit www.GatewayFirst.com.