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Arvest Bank announced local car dealer Tatton Manning has joined its board of directors for the Bartlesville region.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tatton Manning to our board,” said David Nickel, president of Arvest Bank – Bartlesville Region. “Tatton’s business acumen and his focus on the customer, combined with his involvement in the community makes him a valuable addition to our local board of directors.”

Manning is the operating owner of Patriot Auto Group and takes pride in his stores’ high retention in sales and service while maintaining a deep focus on customer service.

Manning is a graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, where he played baseball. Post college, Manning served in the Army, completing a one-year tour as a field artillery officer in Afghanistan. He was the recipient of a Combat Action Badge, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. After being honorably discharged, Manning obtained an MBA from Oklahoma State University while working for an energy company in Tulsa before embarking on his dealership career.

“Arvest Bank has been a partner for our businesses and for me personally,” Manning said. “I am excited to serve and support Bartlesville and our surrounding communities.”

Manning is active in the community and in the state, serving on the boards of the Parsons Foundation and Oklahoma Auto Dealers Association.

Manning has been married to his wife Jessica for 20 years and together they have four children. He and his family are members of First Wesleyan Church.