Gateway First Bank the new title sponsor of Turnpike Classic football series between Oklahoma State and Tulsa
23 Julio 2024 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Beginning in 2024 and extending through the next eight years,
Gateway First Bank is the new title sponsor of the Turnpike
Classic, the longstanding football series between Oklahoma State
and Tulsa.
The title sponsorship is a joint agreement with Cowboy Sports
Properties and Golden Hurricane Sports Properties.
Gateway First Bank has built a strong presence within Oklahoma
communities since its beginnings in 2000 and now stands as a
statewide leader in providing banking and mortgage solutions to
individuals and businesses throughout Oklahoma and beyond.
“We’re delighted to align ourselves with such a historic contest
and two outstanding institutions right here in our home state of
Oklahoma,” Scott Gesell, Gateway First Bank CEO said. “We look
forward to bringing fans from across the state together for a great
Oklahoma tradition in the Gateway First Bank Turnpike Classic.”
The Cowboys and Golden Hurricane are scheduled to face off every
year from 2024-31 in a series that dates back to 1914. OSU holds a
44-27-5 all-time advantage over TU and has won each of the last
nine.
“There is a great shared history between Oklahoma State and
Tulsa that extends over several generations. We’re thankful to
Gateway First Bank for supporting the Turnpike Series as it
continues into the future,” OSU Athletic Director Chad Weiberg
said.
“We are thrilled to have Gateway First Bank as the title sponsor
of the Turnpike Classic,” Tulsa Vice President & Director of
Athletics Justin Moore said. “As a highly respected business in
Tulsa and throughout Oklahoma, they will be a terrific partner for
this historic in-state rivalry.”
Cowboy Sports Properties and Golden Hurricane Sports Properties,
the locally based teams of Learfield – the media and technology
company powering college sports – are the exclusive multimedia
rights holders for Oklahoma State University Athletics and Tulsa
University Athletics, respectively, and handle all sponsorships and
in-venue signage and advertising on behalf of the Cowboys and
Golden Hurricane.
About Gateway First Bank
Gateway, headquartered in Jenks, Oklahoma, is a leading
financial institution with a commitment to community and a focus on
personalized financial solutions. Founded in 2000, Gateway is one
of the largest financial institutions in the state, with assets
totaling over $2 billion. In addition to its ten banking centers in
Oklahoma, Gateway has a strong national mortgage presence, with
almost 100 mortgage locations around the country and a staff of
approximately 800 employees. www.gatewayfirst.com.
© 2024 Gateway First Bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
NMLS 7233.
About Learfield
Learfield is a diversified and influential media and technology
company powering college athletics. Through its digital and
physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set
and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand
awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment
properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and
over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence
in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes
reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan
experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with
fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor
identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content,
innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced
digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for
the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic
departments across all divisions.
About Oklahoma State
With 53 NCAA team titles, 198 NCAA individual titles, 339 team
conference titles and more than 1,400 All-Americans in its history,
Oklahoma State ranks among the most successful athletic departments
in the nation.
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Jennifer Jones, 918-201-9891, JenniferJones@GatewayFirst.com