AVB Bank Invests in the Future with 2025 Summer Interns
July 14, 2025
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AVB Bank Invests in the Future with 2025 Summer Interns
(Broken Arrow, OK) – AVB Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Abrielle Perry and Bobby Lewis as 2025 summer interns. They will support key initiatives across multiple departments and reinforce AVB’s ongoing commitment to education and professional development.
Abrielle Perry joins the Marketing and Digital Departments, where she will assist with projects focused on enhancing AVB’s online presence and supporting digital initiatives across platforms. She is a recent graduate of Atlas School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she earned a diploma in Computer Science and Full Stack Web Development. Abrielle brings experience with a variety of technologies and frameworks, building responsive, user-friendly interfaces and scalable backend systems. Her technical foundation is matched by a strong interest in design and user experience.
Bobby Lewis joins the Commercial Lending and Treasury Management teams, where he will support projects aimed at strengthening AVB’s commercial services and gaining exposure to key financial operations. He is a rising senior at the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Finance, and brings a strong academic foundation in business and banking. Bobby will work alongside AVB’s lenders, treasury professionals, and executive leadership to build practical knowledge in the field. His professional interests include commercial lending strategy, client relationship management, and operational efficiency.
As part of their roles, Abrielle and Bobby will contribute to projects that support AVB’s mission to deliver exceptional service and forward-thinking solutions for its clients and community. “Abrielle and Bobby each bring unique strengths and perspectives to their internships,” said Kelli Sowell, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations. “We are excited to support their continued educational journeys and believe their contributions will bring meaningful value to our digital and commercial initiatives this summer.”
AVB Bank remains deeply committed to investing in emerging talent by creating real-world learning opportunities for students and recent graduates. Through meaningful project work, mentorship, and community engagement, the bank proudly supports the educational advancement of both Abrielle and Bobby. Their internships reflect AVB’s continued dedication to developing the next generation of professionals in banking.
“I’m excited to build on what I learned in school and put my web development and digital skills to work,” said Abrielle Perry. “It’s a great chance to learn from the team and grow professionally.” Bobby Lewis added, “I’m looking forward to applying my finance studies in a real-world setting and working with the lending and treasury teams. This experience will help me prepare for my future career.”
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Founded in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in 1905, AVB Bank, a sixth-generation family-owned community bank, is celebrating 120-years of serving the Tulsa and Broken Arrow communities. The Bank offers a variety of competitive deposit and lending solutions for businesses and individuals, including checking and sweep accounts, mortgage lending, commercial and small business loans and lines of credit, commercial real estate finance loans, credit cards, merchant services, remote deposit capture, as well as a full-suite of digital banking services including bill payment, mobile deposit, cash management and more.
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