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Native banker on board of OKC Chamber of Commerce


A prominent Native banker has been appointed to the board of directors for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce.

J.D. Colbert, a Chickasaw/Creek who founded the North American Native Bankers Association, will serve a one-year term on the board. He was also appointed to the Economic Development subcommittee.

�I am very excited to serve on the Greater OKC Chamber board,� stated Mr. Colbert. �As Chair of the Oklahoma City Chapter of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce (AICCO), I hope to provide a vital communications link between the Greater OKC Chamber, the AICCO and the American Indian business community in central Oklahoma.�

In addition to his role with the AICCO, Colbert is Vice President for Native American Services at Bank2, a bank owned by the Chickasaw Nation.

Relevant Links:
Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce - http://www.okcchamber.com
American Indian Chamber of Commerce - http://www.aicco.org
Bank2 - http://www.bank2.biz

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