John Boles brings 25-year FBI, Navy career to position supporting
electronic security, protection for Regions customers
Regions
Bank on Tuesday announced that John Boles has joined the company and
will serve as manager of International and Cyber Investigation.
Boles comes to Regions after 20 years of service with the Federal Bureau
of Investigation where he most recently served as assistant director of
the Bureau’s International Operations Division based in Washington, D.C.
An information technology expert with a background in complex security
environments, Boles’ experience includes overseeing FBI cyber operations
and investigations. As part of his role with the FBI, he implemented
strategies that focused investigative resources on high-priority global
cyber risks while also working with the private sector to mitigate the
effects of malware, crimeware and criminal botnet attacks.
Boles brings a vast network of international law enforcement, legal and
financial services contacts to his new role at Regions. As manager of
International and Cyber Investigation for the company, Boles will
identify and monitor emerging trends or threats and help coordinate
responses designed to protect Regions customers.
Boles will report to Bill Burch, head of Corporate Security for Regions.
“People and businesses who bank with Regions may never see John at their
local branch, but they will benefit from his service and the depth of
his experience,” Burch said. “In today’s environment, banks are
consistently working to defend customers against various attempts at
fraud, often initiated by criminals operating overseas. John’s
background in investigations, and his relationships in the international
community, make him ideally suited for his new role, and we are proud to
welcome him to the Regions team.”
Boles’ experience also includes serving as Special Agent in Charge of
the FBI’s Norfolk Division. He joined the Bureau in 1995 and
investigated a range of violations including fugitive cases,
white-collar crimes, violent crimes, Ponzi schemes, narcotics cases and
more. He held positions of increasing responsibility throughout his
tenure, including international assignments in Ukraine and Belarus.
“What attracted me to Regions is the company’s commitment to staying at
the forefront of protecting customers,” Boles said. “The way criminals
operate continues to evolve, whether it’s how they initiate fraudulent
wire transfers, how they carry out online schemes, or any number of
other tactics. Regions has a team of Corporate Security and Information
Security professionals whose primary focus is consumer protection in a
changing world. I look forward to utilizing my experience to support the
mission of this team and this company.”
Prior to his FBI experience, Boles served for five years as a
Cryptologic Technician for the United States Navy where he operated
radio intercepts aboard surface and subsurface combatants.
Boles is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s
degree in political science.
About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $125 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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