HUNTSVILLE — A financial services veteran for more than 30 years, Chris Patty has joined Regions bank as commercial banking leader for the Huntsville area, the bank announced today.
“No one has the legacy of service that Regions Bank has here in Huntsville, and bringing Chris Patty onto our team is a clear indication of our commitment to building on our presence and furthering our growth in this dynamic market,” said Sean Kelly, executive vice president of Commercial Banking for Regions and Huntsville market executive. “Chris deeply cares about the Valley, and he’s in tune with the opportunities facing business clients and individuals as our economy continues to evolve.
“Working with him as your banker is to work with a trusted friend, and we’re proud to have him on board.”
With continued economic growth in Huntsville, Madison County, and across the Tennessee River Valley, Regions said it is expanding its commercial banking presence to provide more bankers focused on helping businesses refine their financial plans and reach long-term goals. Huntsville is one of Regions’ top priority markets for growth.
Patty, along with the local team, will help companies build on their growth. He will also help clients who are new or expanding in the Tennessee Valley to benefit from the financial insights of a veteran local banker.
“For the last several years, more people and businesses have been discovering how North Alabama is an incredible place to live and do business. But Regions Bank has known that all along,” Patty said. “That’s why I’m proud to bring my experience to a company that has always had a presence here – one that informs and inspires its bankers to deliver superior service for the place we call home.
“The Tennessee Valley is still growing at a rapid pace. We aim to support that growth with thoughtful services and community support.”
Patty joins Regions from Bank of America, where he most recently served as a senior vice president in Commercial Banking for the Southeast region. He began his career at SouthTrust Bank, now Wells Fargo, and has held leadership positions in commercial banking throughout his career.
He has a master of business administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a bachelor of science in commerce and business administration from the University of Alabama.
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