Regions Bank announced banking veteran Brian Hanley, who has met the business banking needs of a variety of companies throughout the Houston area for over 20 years, has joined the Regions team serving as a Relationship Manager in the bank’s Commercial Banking division.

Known for his in-depth knowledge of the needs and opportunities affecting Houston-area employers, Hanley will focus on developing new business relationships between Regions and companies across a nine-county area. Hanley will also connect new clients with colleagues from across Regions’ business groups, including Consumer Banking, Wealth Management and more, to deliver a complete array of financial solutions that help clients establish a foundation for continued success in the strong Texas economy.

“Houston is a wonderful place to do business, and we believe companies can build on their success by working with a trusted banker who knows the local market and is prepared to deliver a highly customized level of service. That’s exactly the type of banker Brian Hanley is,” said John Stacy, Houston Market Executive and Head of Regions’ Houston Commercial Banking group. “Throughout his career, Brian has built lasting relationships with businesses and their owners across Houston, along with building a highly regarded reputation in the business community. Brian’s addition to our Commercial Banking team is certain to make an impact as we build on our growth and reach new clients across Houston.”

Regions’ team-based approach to banking is guided by a concept called Regions360. Through Regions360, team members from various business groups across the bank work together to deliver holistic, customized solutions to meet the comprehensive financial and advisory needs of individual clients and businesses.

Hanley’s 25 years of distinguished banking service includes Commercial Banking roles with First Horizon, Bank of America and BBVA. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Texas. Hanley also earned Certified Managerial Accountant and Certified Treasury Professional certifications.

Hanley’s professional affiliations include memberships in the Houston Society of Certified Public Accountants; the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants; the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; the Association of Financial Professionals, Certified Treasury Professionals; the Institute of Managerial Accountants, Houston Chapter; and the Turnaround Management Association, Houston Chapter.