Craig Rivaldo, regional executive for Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank, will retire later this year after 37 years with the bank, the bank announced Monday (April 14). His retirement results in executive changes also announced Monday.
Rodney Shepard will replace Rivaldo as regional executive for the bank’s southeast region. In his new role, Shepard will oversee banking operations in Arkansas.
Shepard has worked for Arvest Bank for 31 years. He previously served as regional executive for the bank’s northwest region of Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas. He replaced Brad Krieger in May 2024 following his retirement after 28 years at the bank…