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12/10/09 - Patrick O’Beirne Receives Regions’ Top Associate Honor

BIRMINGHAM, AL - (BUSINESS WIRE) Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE: RF) announced that Patrick “Pat” O’Beirne, senior vice president and business banking sales manager at Regions Bank in Austin, Texas, is the December 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.

O’Beirne was recognized for his outstanding commitment to customer service. He is also noted as being an exceptional leader at Regions and in the community.

O’Beirne holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at El Paso and a master’s degree from Texas A&M University. The 28-year banking veteran is actively involved in the community through a variety of organizations, including St. Theresa’s Catholic School, Boy Scouts of America and People Fund, a federally certified Community Development Financial Institution.

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 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dowd Ritter 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 $140 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 1,900 banking offices and 2,300 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.

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