Leadership

Jeff Pickryl is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Vast Bank, bringing over 30 years of experience in leading financial institutions across Oklahoma and beyond. With a distinguished career that spans three decades, Jeff has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in the banking industry. His deep knowledge of financial services and commitment to driving growth has positioned him as a respected leader in the region and beyond.

Doug DeJarnette is President of Vast Bank and has deep roots in the Tulsa banking community with an emphasis on a concierge approach to relationship banking. After growing the Bank of Oklahoma's Private Bank, Doug took the reins of the F&M Bank and Trust Company's Private Bank and Mortgage Company in the Tulsa and Dallas markets. Doug focuses his philanthropic time and energy on Tulsa’s public assets and the arts, having served many organizations and most recently serving as Treasurer for the Arts Alliance as well as the University of Tulsa’s Friends of Finance. He is also a member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO). Doug received his BA from the University of Oklahoma and he joined Vast Bank in 2014.

Veronica Bickerstaff is the Chief Financial Officer of Vast Bank. Veronica began her career in the audit and consulting practices at PWC and Deloitte, and she has more than 26 years of experience in auditing and accounting, including nineteen years of experience in banking. Veronica joined Vast Bank in 2018. Veronica earned her BS from Oklahoma State University with honors, and she is a Certified Public Accountant.

John Yarbrough is the Chief Credit Officer of Vast Bank. John has been with Vast Bank since 2017 and has more than 39 years of experience in the banking industry. He has held multiple executive positions, including market president, chief risk officer, and chief credit officer. John is the former founder, president, and CEO of Sentry Risk Management Services. In his current position, John manages the coordination and oversight of the bank’s credit risk management activities, is responsible for reporting the status of credit risk to the Board of Directors, and provides guidance to loan officers and credit analysts on the bank’s overall lending policy, credit risk appetite and best practices.

Todd Coates is the Chief Information Security Officer of Vast Bank. With nearly 30 years of experience leading corporate technology, and cybersecurity teams across various industries, he oversees security and safety for Vast, protecting information assets, customer data and employees. Todd began his career as a technical auditor and has served as CIO for both private and public organizations. As a Certified Information Systems Auditor, he has extensive experience in risk mitigation, business resiliency, training, safety, and overall security practices. Todd obtained his BS from Oklahoma State University.

Kristen Wagner is the EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer of Vast Bank, joining the organization in 2023. Kristen has 14 years of human resource experience, formerly serving as the VP and Team Recruiting Manager at Mabrey Bank. She has worked in banking since 2008, starting her career at BOK in Fiduciary tax before pivoting into a successful 11-year career in the HR organization. She graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Management and is a Certified Leadership Coach. Kristen brings focused experience in all aspects of the employee life cycle.

Sonia Desai is the Chief Risk Officer of Vast Bank. She has 22 years of expertise in global Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, Compliance and Risk Management, including 16 years in the banking and financial services sectors. Her journey began as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State. Sonia holds a BA in International Relations from San Francisco State University and an MBA from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, combining academic rigor with practical experience to navigate and lead in high-stakes environments.

Daniel Ranallo is the Chief Information Officer of Vast Bank. With over 15 years of experience in the finance and technology industries, Daniel has built a robust career marked by a deep understanding of both sectors. Beginning his professional journey in the nuclear energy space, he quickly developed a strong foundation in complex systems and high-stakes environments. Daniel's academic background includes a Computer Science degree with honors from BYU-Idaho, reflecting their commitment to excellence and technical expertise. This unique combination of experiences has equipped him with a diverse skill set, enabling him to navigate and innovate within the dynamic landscapes of finance and technology.

Jamie Johnson is the Chief Accounting Officer of Vast Bank. With over 20 years of experience in financial institution accounting and auditing, including work with two publicly traded banks, Jamie has built a strong foundation in financial oversight and compliance. She began her career at Stillwater National Bank, focusing on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and later moved to Simmons Bank, where she managed the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audit team. Jamie holds a B.S. in Finance from Oklahoma State University and is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and a Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA).

Kerri Faw Faw is the Chief Operating Officer of Vast Bank. With more than 26 years of experience in the banking industry, Kerri specializes in efficiency improvements, operations management, project management, data analysis and automation. Kerri oversees multiple traditional banking operational and servicing teams, including deposit, loan, and treasury. Kerri earned her BA from the University of North Texas, Denton, and she is certified by the Oklahoma Bankers Association.