Tanya Bates

Tanya Bates oversees the Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri markets. She has nearly three decades of experience in the mortgage industry and has spent over 20 years with BOK Financial. Bates started her mortgage career in processing, then moved into sales and finally into management. She began her current role in 2016 and was recognized as Regional Manager of the Year in 2017.

Bates believes that the people she interacts with give her work purpose. She feels fortunate to work with some of the smartest individuals in the industry and call them friends. Working on a collaborative team ensures that her clients get to the finish line and that everyone has each other’s back in the process.

When she is away from the office, you can find her performing improv in downtown Oklahoma City, or traveling to beautiful places across the globe. She also serves as treasurer for OKC Improv, a nonprofit community arts organization.