Southwest Bancorp CFO Resigns; Announces Dividend Resumption Plan

Southwest Bancorp, Inc.,

, ("Southwest"), parent bank holding company of Stillwater National Bank and Trust Company ("Stillwater National") and Bank of Kansas, is pleased to announce that it plans to resume payment of dividends on its Series B Preferred Securities ("Series B Securities") and its three issues of trust preferred securities. Southwest also intends to pay all dividends on these securities that have been deferred. Laura Robertson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has submitted her resignation effective June 29, 2012. Ms. Robertson stated, "I value the career opportunities I have had with Southwest. I know that the experiences I had here have enabled me to become a better professional and I will always have a deep appreciation for Southwest and its people."