Who
Elizabeth Winter,
Regions Bank Wealth Advisor and Market Executive for Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
What
The Community Foundation of West Alabama’s Pillars of West Alabama program celebrates individuals whose dedication and impact uplift lives and strengthen the fabric of communities across the region.
Why
As part of her role as Tuscaloosa Market Executive, Winter leads the Regions Bank’s local community engagement strategy by directing community-based initiatives that focus on priorities such as economic and community development, education and workforce readiness and financial wellness. Having a career rooted in community engagement is a natural fit for Winter, who, after 24 years as a Tuscaloosa resident, is passionate about supporting the families, businesses and nonprofits of West Alabama. Winter has been a fixture with local civic and charitable organizations for many years, with a special calling for those that advocate for children and families, seek to improve health outcomes, and support economic development and enrichment, as well as promote conservation of this unique and special area of the state.
Winter has served in leadership roles for the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Children’s Hands-On Museum Board of Directors and the Alabama Choir School Board. Currently she is a board member for United Way of West Alabama, Hospice of West Alabama, DCH Foundation, Tuscaloosa One Place and the Black Warrior Council of the Scouts. Winter was recently elected for a second term as Chair of the Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) Board of Governors after previously serving as Vice Chair. She serves the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority as an ex officio board member and the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority Foundation as Vice Chair.
In Her Own Words
“I am humbled and honored to be recognized by the Community Foundation of West Alabama, as part of their Pillars of West Alabama program. The Tuscaloosa area is rich with people who care deeply and support this community, and I’m privileged to be in the company of university dignitaries, community and civic leaders, philanthropists and prominent business professionals.
I moved to this area more than two decades ago and it quickly became my hometown in every sense of the word. I’m grateful that through my work with Regions and my personal commitment to service, I’ve been able to build meaningful relationships and contribute to the well-being of this vibrant community.”