Hancock Whitney –one of America’s strongest, safest banks—has named some of the Gulf South’s most accomplished and influential housing, small business, economic development, and media professionals to the bank’s Community Development Advisory Council. The 19-member council provides guidance and advice to help the bank recognize and develop new opportunities to further financial and economic health for individuals, businesses, communities, and other stakeholders.
“The Hancock Whitney Community Development Advisory Council comprises an energized group of business and community leaders who will play a key role in charting our region’s economic future,” said Hancock Whitney Ashley Aubrey Harrison, Senior Vice President and Director of Community & Economic Development. “Their deep knowledge of the challenges some of our community’s face for affordable housing, small businesses growth and economic stability will be invaluable to our ongoing efforts. Their expertise will help us understand how we can facilitate solutions that empower individuals, families, and businesses to build and protect a more secure financial future and a better quality of life.”
Newly appointed and continuing members include:
National Members
C. Renee Wilson, National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), Executive Director
Mayra Pineda, Louisiana Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO
Alabama State Members
Rebecca Byrne, The Community Foundation of South Alabama, President & CEO
Louisiana State Members
Calvin Mackie, STEMNOLA, CEO & Founder
David Francis, Verite News, Executive Director
Heather Blanchard, United Way of Acadiana, President & CEO
Helena Cunningham, National Housing Consulting Services, CEO & Founder
Judy Reese Morse, Urban League of Louisiana, President and CEO
Nicole Barnes, Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Initiative, Executive Director
Texas State Members
Kathy Flanagan Payton, Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corp., President & CEO
Linda Toyota, Texas, Nonprofit Executive
Monica Medina, Austin Housing Conservancy, President
Shelia Lucas, Dallas Chapter President, NAREB
Florida State Members
Dr. Irvin PeDro Cohen, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Jacksonville, Executive Director
Dr. Kanika Tomalin, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, President & CEO
Joyce Cotton, WEDU PBS TV, Director of Marketing & Community Partnerships
Mississippi State Members
Angel Greer, Coastal Family Health Center, CEO
Rip Daniels, JZ 94.5, CEO and Host
Sharon Nicholls, Small Business Development Center, MS State Director