Bank’s high-energy top performer fulfills dream of teaching others to
succeed
Regions
Bank today announced that Rosie Garcia, branch manager in Hialeah,
Fla., is the September 2015 recipient of the Regions Bank Better Life
Award. The Better Life Award is the top honor given to a Regions
associate for outstanding dedication and job performance, as well as
exemplary involvement and commitment to the community. Garcia oversees
operations at Regions’ Gratigny branch located at 1794 W. 68th
Street.
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Rosie Garcia, Regions Bank branch manager in Hialeah, Fla., is the September 2015 recipient of the Regions Bank Better Life Award. (Photo: Business Wire)
In addition to the recognition, Regions donates $1,000 in the name of
the recipient to a nonprofit organization of the winner’s choice. Garcia
chose the Miami-Dade chapter of the American Heart Association. She has
supported the organization for several years and served as a team
captain for last year’s Miami-Dade Heart Walk. A
video of Garcia is available on the Regions
Financial YouTube channel.
Garcia’s family fled to the U.S. from her native Cuba when she was seven
years old. She adjusted quickly to life in a new country, a new school
and a new language. She dreamed of becoming a school teacher.
“I would line up my dolls, and they would be my students. It was all I
ever wanted to be,” Garcia said.
Life took an unexpected turn after the birth of Garcia’s first child.
“My husband lost his job, and I had to enter the workforce,” she said.
“I took a temp job at a bank, and they offered me a full-time position.
Thirty-four years later, I’m still in banking.”
She may not be in front of a classroom, as she had pictured as a child,
but Garcia still impacts lives daily. Each morning she leads her team in
a rousing huddle, maintains infectious high energy throughout the day,
and constantly shares her expertise on meeting customer’s financial
needs.
“Rosie’s branch continues to be a top performer,” said Steve Nivet,
Regions’ South Florida Area President. “The key to their success is her
unparalleled enthusiasm, discipline and relentless focus on being a
source for advice, guidance and education to our customers and
associates. She demonstrates all that a leader should be and is a
tremendous asset to our company.”
“I never thought my love of teaching would come into play as much as it
does in the bank,” Garcia said. “I’m an advisor to my customers, guiding
them to achieve their financial goals and I coach my associates, helping
them develop and grow their careers. I’m so thankful to work in a place
where I can put my passion for others to work and do what I do best
every day.”
About The Better Life Award
The Better Life Award is presented monthly to a Regions associate who
lives the company’s mission to make life better for customers,
associates and the communities Regions serves, and who is an example of
the company’s values:
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Put People First
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Do What Is Right
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Focus On Your Customer
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Reach Higher
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Enjoy Life
Regions associates are nominated for the award by their managers and
peers. Regions Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Grayson
Hall honors recipients at the company’s headquarters in Birmingham,
Ala., at a meeting broadcast live to offices in the 16 states Regions
serves. In addition to the recognition, associates who earn the Better
Life Award receive an additional week of vacation, a crystal award, and
a $1,000 donation is made in their name to the non-profit organization
of their choice.
About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $122 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, mortgage, and insurance products and services. Regions
serves customers in 16 states across the South, Midwest and Texas, and
through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,630
banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and
its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.
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