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Fort Worth Market Executive, Expanded Commercial Banking Team

Regions is significantly expanding its Commercial Banking team in Fort Worth with the hire of several new team members. Pictured left to right: Brian Happel, Fort Worth market executive and Commercial Banking relationship managers Julie Cottongame, Matt Henderson, Kyle Sederstrom and Abigail Oliver.

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Regions Bank Announces Fort Worth Market Executive, Expanded Commercial Banking Team

Nearly 40-year industry veteran to lead Regions’ Fort Worth business development and community engagement. Four additional Commercial Banking relationship managers join Regions to build on the bank’s investments in serving Fort Worth.

By Kim Borges | November 4, 2021

FORT WORTH, Texas – Nov. 4, 2021 – Regions Bank on Thursday announced a nearly 40-year veteran of the financial services industry has joined the bank to lead Regions’ significantly expanded Commercial Banking team in the nation’s second-fastest growing city.

Brian Happel will serve as Fort Worth market executive for Regions while also guiding Regions’ team of Fort Worth Commercial Banking professionals who provide large and middle-market companies with customized financial solutions and insights to help them build on their growth in the vibrant North Texas economy. As market executive, Happel will also work with Regions colleagues to support impactful community engagement that supports initiatives such as economic and community development, education and workforce readiness, and financial wellness.

“Fort Worth is a city like none other, and whether you’re an individual consumer or a locally based business, it’s important for your banker to be invested in your community. Brian’s experience and his commitment to Fort Worth are what make him a perfect match for Regions Bank,” said John Turner, President and CEO of Regions Financial Corp. “For nearly four decades, Brian has built lasting relationships with business leaders. He’s also a proven and successful team motivator dedicated to delivering results for clients. We’re pleased to add Brian and his experience to our strong team at Regions, and we know his insights will make a difference for businesses and consumers alike.”

Happel’s experience includes roles in Credit and Mortgage and Commercial Banking leadership with JP Morgan Chase and its predecessor banks, as well as Commercial Banking and market leadership roles with BBVA USA. A University of Texas at Arlington alumna, Happel earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management. His community engagement includes board memberships with the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., where he serves on the Finance Committee. Happel is also a member of the University of Texas Arlington College of Business Advisory Board.

In addition to Happel joining Regions in a leadership capacity, four new Commercial Banking relationship managers have joined Happel, expanding Regions’ team dedicated to serving businesses across Fort Worth and western portions of the Metroplex. Like Happel, Julie Cottongame, Matt Henderson, Abby Oliver and Kyle Sederstrom will work alongside business clients throughout Tarrant, Denton, Parker, Wise and Johnson counties.

In leading the expanded Commercial Banking group, Happel will work with colleagues from across Regions’ business groups to help their teams deliver Regions360, the bank’s holistic approach to meeting clients’ needs.

Through Regions360, bankers identify the unique goals of individual consumers and business clients – and then collaborate with leaders in Regions’ Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management teams to develop holistic solutions to help reach those goals.

“Banking has always been first and foremost a people business,” said Happel. “Regions’ unique approach of bringing a comprehensive team to the table to help clients address their specific needs and reach their long-term goals really demonstrates that. It’s a key reason why I joined Regions and one of the factors I’m most excited about in leading our team of Commercial Banking relationship managers.”

That team includes Julie Cottongame, a 20-year banking veteran with experience in Personal, Business and Commercial Banking through previous roles with Bank One/JP MorganChase, Capital One and BBVA USA. Cottongame earned a Bachelor of Business Administration specializing in Business Management from the University of Texas at Arlington. She obtained
an Associates degree from Tarrant County College in Fort Worth. Cottongame’s community involvement includes serving as vice president of softball with the Burleson Youth Association Board of Directors for four years.

Matt Henderson has spent six years in banking, previously holding roles in Commercial Banking relationship management, Investment Real Estate lending and Commercial underwriting at BBVA USA. Henderson earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M University.

Abby Oliver began her banking career as an intern and participated in the BBVA management training program before serving as a Commercial Banking relationship associate. She obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Auburn University.

Kyle Sederstrom brings over eight years of Commercial Banking experience to Regions following previous roles with BBVA USA and Frost Bank. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Texas Christian University. Sederstrom’s community involvement includes serving on the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth Executive Committee.

“Regions is investing in this dynamic city, as well as in the success of the businesses who are part of its incredible growth,” said Happel. “Our team is eager to get to work supporting our Commercial clients in achieving their financial goals today and as they look ahead to the future. It’s an exciting time for companies throughout Fort Worth, and we look forward to delivering a variety of financial solutions to help them succeed.”

 

About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $156 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates more than 1,300 banking offices and approximately 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

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