Elicia Reames Receives Regions’ Top Associate Honor

Published on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 11:04 Written by TradersHuddle Staff

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-( Business Wire )-

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE: RF) today announced that Elicia Reames, E-Messsaging manager for Regions Bank, is the August recipient of the Better Life Award. The Better Life Award is the top award given at Regions to associates for outstanding dedication and job performance, as well as exemplary involvement and commitment to the community.

Reames was recognized for her outstanding commitment to customer service. She is also noted as being an exceptional leader at Regions. “Elicia exemplifies the virtues of teamwork in providing solutions to her customers. Her work ethic and attention to detail make her a vital member of the Information Technology team at Regions,” said Rodger Overton, chief information officer.

Reames joined Regions in 1996. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing the piano and running.

The Better Life Award is presented monthly to a Regions associate who clearly lives the company’s mission to make life better for customers, associates and the communities it serves, and who is an example of the company’s values:

• Put People First
• Do What Is Right
• Focus On Your Customer
• Reach Higher
• Enjoy Life

Regions associates are nominated by their managers and peers for the award. Regions President and Chief Executive Officer Grayson Hall honors recipients at the company’s headquarters in Birmingham, Ala., at a meeting broadcast live to offices and branches in the 16 states Regions serves. In addition to the recognition, associates earning the Better Life Award will receive an additional week of vacation and a crystal award.

About Regions Financial Corporation

Regions Financial Corporation, with $135 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 100 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, mortgage and insurance products and services. Regions serves customers in 16 states across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,800 banking offices and 2,200 ATMs. Its investment and securities brokerage trust and asset management division, Morgan Keegan & Company Inc., provides services from over 300 offices. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

Regions Financial CorporationCorporate Communications:Evelyn Mitchell, 205-264-4551