​Main Street Member:  Regions Bank, 540 Main Street
Your Name and Title: Walt Stephens Market Executive/President
 
Who started Regions Bank and when? Today’s Regions, started as three small community banks in three separate Alabama towns, shortly after the state entered the Union. The First National Bank of Huntsville started in 1835, First National Bank of Montgomery (which would form the core of Regions Bank) started in 1871 shortly after the Civil War, and Exchange Bank in Birmingham opened their doors in 1928.
Locally, Regions began as First National Bank of Greenville in 1887, the first federally chartered bank in Washington County. 
 
What do you credit to Regions’ success? Regions Financial Corporation and its predecessors have played an important role in the economic growth of a large swath of our country for more than 167 years. Regions has provided untold support to many communities, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and other businesses that has enabled them to thrive. In return, those same entities have continued to support Regions in a true partnership fashion. It’s a remarkable story of a strong culture built over time. More than 100 banks and other financial institutions have come together to form what we know today as Regions Financial. Through those acquisitions and its expansions into new markets, the company has maintained a steadfast focus on doing what is right for its customers, its communities, its shareholders, and its associates.
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What is your company’s mission statement, personal life motto, or goal each day? Regions makes life better. Our mission at Regions is to achieve superior economic value for our shareholders over time by making life better for our customers, our associates, and our communities and creating shared value as we help them meet their financial goals and aspirations. Shared value is at the core of our mission and our business strategy. It’s a simple idea: what we do as a business has to benefit our customers, our company and shareholders, and the communities where we operate.
Serving the customer as one team, in an exceptional way, is our business, our only business. We serve our customers by keeping our core values at the center of each interaction and decision we make. Put people first. Do what is right. Focus on your customer. Reach higher. Enjoy life.
 
What is the best way for a customer to reach you? Either via email walt.stephens@regions.com, text, or phone 662-433-6685…I am always available for my clients
 
Where can companies find you on social media? We are on Facebook (Regions Bank), Twitter (@regionsbank) and Instagram (Regions Bank)

​Main Street Member:  Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA
Your Name and Title: Bob Williams, CEO
 
What products or services do you provide?  The Y offers a variety of services and programs to members as well as the whole community. We have structured and unstructured activities that range from health, fitness, sports skills, prevention, living a healthier life, group exercise, aquatics, etc. The list is quite long. The three focus areas are healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility.
 
What is your company’s mission statement, personal life motto, or goal each day?  To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
 
What do you enjoy most about doing business in Greenville?  Our Y is truly community-based. Our members reflect the community accurately. It is our commitment to “service to all” that is truly a core principle we operate by.
 
What changes have you made to assist your customers during COVID-19? Enhanced cleaning, abiding by governmental, YUSA, and other recommended safety practices.
 
What is the best way for a customer to reach you?  bwilliams@suddenlinkmail.com
 
Where can companies find you on social media?  Our website provides links to our Facebook page. The Website address is: www.ymcahcm.org.

Your Name and Title:  Parker England – President
 
How did Planters Bank get its start? Planters Bank began in Ruleville, MS in 1920 by several businessmen in the MS Delta.  Planters Bank now has over $1 billion in assets, serving thirteen communities in nineteen locations.  We are currently celebrating our 100th anniversary and are looking forward to serving our customers and communities for the next 100 years!
 
What is your company’s mission statement, personal life motto, or goal each day?  Planters Bank is committed to providing quality financial services delivered by friendly and professional staff. As an independent community bank, we dedicate our resources to the betterment of our customers, shareholders, employees, and markets we serve.
 
What do you enjoy most about doing business in Greenville?  The people and community as a whole make Greenville the wonderful place it is.  We love seeing and serving our customers, and Planters Bank loves playing our role in the success of Greenville and Washington County.
 
What changes have you made to assist your customers during COVID-19?  Initially, we serviced all of our Customer needs through drive-thru only services.  It was a different experience not having customers in our lobbies, but one that was necessary to keep our customers and employees safe during these uncertain times.  Over the past several months, we opened our lobbies on a limited basis.  To assure everyone’s safety, we are allowing 5 customers in our lobbies at a time.  We will continue to monitor our COVID-19 policies as additional guidance comes.
 
What is the best way for a customer to reach you?  Stop by our Washington Avenue branch (424 Washington Avenue) or give me a call at (662) 379-2557