Luke joined the firm in 2019, serving in the Interest Rate Risk Department before moving to the Financial Strategies Group in 2023. There he assists institutions with the risk management process and speaks at Baker’s educational seminars. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma.

The all-cash deal is valued at $40 million.

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