BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass has named radio personality Chris Wright as the newest member of its Calhoun County advisory board.
Wright is the station manager for Rock 105.9 WKLS-FM in the Alabama cities of Anniston and Gadsden.
"Chris talks to people in the community every day and knows about their concerns," said Sonde Coleman, BBVA Compass' Calhoun County market president. "He will be part of an accomplished team, and his perspective and expertise will complement it well."
Wright joins local retailers William (Bill) Wakefield and Charles William (Bill) Newman on the advisory board.
He has served on the board of several civic organizations, including the Calhoun County Crime Stoppers, and was past president of the American Cancer Society's leadership council.
Wright earned his bachelor's degree in theater from Jacksonville State University.
About BBVA Group
BBVA Compass is a subsidiary of BBVA Compass Bancshares Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BBVA (NYSE: BBVA) (MAD: BBVA). BBVA is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The Group has a solid position in Spain, is the largest financial institution in Mexico and has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt region of the United States. Its diversified business is geared toward high-growth markets and relies on technology as a key sustainable competitive advantage. Corporate responsibility is at the core of its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion, and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies the best practices. The Group is present in the main sustainability indexes. More information about the BBVA Group can be found at www.bbva.com.
About BBVA Compass
BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates 684 branches, including 352 in Texas, 89 in Alabama, 78 in Arizona, 62 in California, 45 in Florida, 38 in Colorado and 20 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass has been recognized as one of the leading small business lenders by the Small Business Administration and was recently awarded the 2013 Celent Model Bank Award for its new core banking platform. Additional information about BBVA Compass can be found at www.bbvacompass.com, by following @BBVACompassNews on Twitter or visiting newsroom.bbvacompass.com.
Editor's Note:
BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank, member FDIC.
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