Regions Bank announced that John Stacy has joined Regions and will serve as Managing Director and Head of Diversified Corporate Banking for Houston.
In this newly-created role, Stacy will oversee additional investment in Corporate Banking for Houston and South Texas and will facilitate delivery of a comprehensive suite of products and services to Diversified Industries business clients.
“John’s experience and passion for excellence make him a natural fit for this role,” said Bryan Ford, Mid-America and South Corporate Banking Executive for Regions Bank. “His success in leading a team of professionals and developing relationships with corporate clients go hand-in-hand with our vision for growth, and we are excited to welcome him to our Houston Corporate Banking team.”
Stacy brings 30 years of banking, leadership and financial management experience and knowledge to this role.Stacy served in leadership roles for Corporate Banking client management and growth initiatives most recently at BBVA Compass and prior to that with BNP Paribas. His experience also includes serving in financial and investment services and investor relations roles where he was involved with commercial real estate development projects and raising private equity capital from university endowments, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
“Regions has made a significant investment in its capabilities, resources and talent to best serve our clients.We will be expanding our Houston Corporate team with a goal of growing our business with existing clients as well as developing new relationships throughout the Houston and South Texas communities,” Stacy said. “The firm’s values and culture encourage our team to focus on the individual needs and goals of each client while providing superior service. Our team will coordinate the delivery of the capital markets and traditional banking capabilities offered by Regions, to include capital raising, risk management, and strategic advice tailored to meet individual client needs.”
As a native Houstonian and being from a family of Houston bankers, Stacy said he is, “excited to lead the initiative to expand and grow Regions’ Corporate Banking efforts in Houston and South Texas.” Stacy continued, “we will be expanding the size of the group with experienced bankers who have long-standing relationships with Houston’s business community and its leaders.”
Over his career, Stacy has a long history of community service to several non-profit organizations while also serving as a member of the advisory board for McAlister Investments.