CHICAGO – Nov. 15, 2019 – Regions Bank announced Eric Speichinger has joined Regions Affordable Housing’s Originations Group as Vice President and Relationship Manager. Speichinger will work out of Regions’ Chicago office and will focus on sourcing and originating affordable housing transactions throughout the Midwest.
Previously, Speichinger was Director of Acquisitions at Monarch Capital, a national tax credit syndication firm, where he was responsible for sourcing tax credit-financed transactions for housing, historic redevelopment and solar developments. His tax credit syndication experience also includes positions as Vice President of Acquisitions at the Richman Group and Vice President of Business Development – Housing Tax Credits at GE Capital.
In addition, he served as Development Project Manager at Pedcor Development Corporation and was the owner of the Brightstar home healthcare agency. Speichinger holds a Bachelor of Economics and Management from DePauw University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate & Construction Management from the University of Denver.
Eric brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the needs – and opportunities – for more affordable housing across the Midwest.
Brian Coffee, Origination Group Manager for Regions Affordable Housing
“Eric brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the needs – and opportunities – for more affordable housing across the Midwest,” said Brian Coffee, Origination Group Manager for Regions Affordable Housing. “His expertise will directly complement the strengths of our team, and his insights will add greater value to the services we deliver. We are delighted to welcome Eric, and we know the impact of his work will make a difference for clients – as well as individuals and families – throughout the region.”
Regions Affordable Housing LLC is a national LIHTC fund syndication firm and a leader in affordable housing. Regions Bank is one of the nation’s largest participants in affordable housing finance through the LIHTC program and provides comprehensive real estate banking and capital management services to meet the debt and equity capital needs of developers and investors. Regions Bank is also a Fannie Mae DUS Multifamily Affordable Lender and HUD/FHA Affordable Lender.
About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $128 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 approximately 1,500 banking offices and 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.