John K. Slay, Jr. is the Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) at BancFirst Corp., a prominent Oklahoma-based bank holding company serving communities across the state. With more than 25 years of experience in financial services, John has built a distinguished career focused on regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational integrity. He joined BancFirst in 2005 after holding progressive leadership roles at regional banks, including Vice President of Compliance at a mid-sized Oklahoma financial institution, where he developed expertise in navigating complex federal regulations such as the Bank Secrecy Act and Dodd-Frank Act. John's notable achievements include spearheading BancFirst's enterprise-wide compliance transformation initiative, which streamlined processes and reduced regulatory examination findings by over 50% in recent years. He has been instrumental in fostering a culture of compliance excellence, earning accolades such as the American Bankers Association's Compliance Excellence Award in 2018. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a BBA in Finance, John is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and serves on the boards of several industry groups, including the Oklahoma Bankers Association's Compliance Committee. In his current role, John oversees all compliance functions, including anti-money laundering programs, consumer protection, fair lending, and third-party risk management, ensuring BancFirst remains ahead of evolving regulatory landscapes. His strategic leadership has not only safeguarded the company's reputation but also supported sustainable growth, contributing to BancFirst's consistent recognition as one of the top-performing banks in the region.