Eric Hill Receives Regions’ Top Associate Honor

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE: RF) today announced that Eric Hill, assistant branch manager in Baton Rouge, La., is the October recipient of the Better Life Award. The Better Life Award is the top award given at Regions to associates for outstanding dedication and job performance, as well as exemplary involvement and commitment to the community.

Hill was recognized for his outstanding commitment to customer service. He is also noted as being an exceptional leader at Regions and in the community. "Eric possesses the drive to be successful in everything he does. We are proud to honor him with this prestigious award,” said Danny Montelaro, executive vice president and area president for Regions.

Hill attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, La. and joined Regions in 2006.

He is actively involved in the community through a variety of organizations, including Holiday Helpers, Inc. and various activities in support of the City of Baton Rouge’s Constable’s Office of Community Services, such as DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), Project MED (Motivate, Educate and Develop) and a supporting member of NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives).

The Better Life Award is presented monthly to a Regions associate who clearly lives the company’s mission to make life better for customers, associates and the communities it serves, and who is an example of the company’s values:

• Put People First
• Do What Is Right
• Focus On Your Customer
• Reach Higher
• Enjoy Life

Regions associates are nominated by their managers and peers for the award. Regions President and Chief Executive Officer Grayson Hall honors recipients at the company’s headquarters in Birmingham, Ala., at a meeting broadcast live to offices and branches in the 16 states Regions serves. In addition to the recognition, associates earning the Better Life Award will receive an additional week of vacation and a crystal award.

About Regions Financial Corporation

Regions Financial Corporation, with $135 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 100 Index and one of the nation's largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, 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 1,800 banking offices and 2,200 ATMs. Its investment and securities brokerage trust and asset management division, Morgan Keegan & Company Inc., provides services from over 300 offices. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.