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Regions SEC Business Hall of Fame

Saluting great SEC student-athletes who have exceeded high expectations on and off the field.

When the lights go down, the diploma is passed, and another SEC student-athlete moves on to another chapter in their life, the lessons learned build a solid foundation for success. While many of these SEC greats go on to successful careers, some distinguish themselves in the world of business in an exceptional way -- returning those lessons learned to build strong businesses and make their communities more vibrant.

Regions has a long-time relationship with the Southeastern Conference as a proud corporate partner and the Official Bank of the SEC, and is proud to honor athletes for having the high expectations that made them champions then and now.

In 2005, Regions designed a new format in which to advertise these former athletes. In keeping with the sporting event broadcasts in which they will appear, each 2005 Regions SEC Small Business Salute is presented in a video format designed to look as if it is being broadcast on the Jumbo-Tron at the local stadium, complete with Regions Bank signage. Images of each honoree play on the screen as a voice-over announcer recounts their achievements in SEC sports and salutes them for their continuing success in the small business world. The combination of dynamic visuals and engaging stories ensure each SEC Small Business Salute will fit seamlessly into any sports broadcast.

For the upcoming 2007 SEC football season, Regions will salute those former SEC athletes now leading small, middle market and/or commercial businesses. We believe the Regions Business Salute Hall of Fame offers significant media exposure throughout the southeast for a business man or woman, and is our chance to highlight how Region helps a college athlete achieve his/her big picture of a successful business. Just contact a Regions lender for more information on how to be nominated for the Regions Business Salute Hall of Fame.

Class of 2006
To view biographies and commercial spots of the Salutes featured in the campaign, click on their names below.

Robert Clemens   Charlie Coffey
  Automobile Consumer Service Corporation
University of Georgia
    Nationwide Express
University of Tennessee
         
Marlin "Scooter"Dyess   Todd Ellis
  Dyess Enterprises
University of Alabama
    Smith, Ellis & Stuckey, P.A.
University of South Carolina
         
Mike Hillman   Jeff Noblin
  Gulf Fleet
LouisianaState University
    Bienville Orthopedic Specialists
University of Mississippi
         
Ty Samples   Mike Sanders
  Samples Properties, Inc.
Auburn University
    Jimmy Sanders, Inc.
Mississippi State University
         
Jeff Sheppard   Barry Thomas
  15 Inc.
University of Kentucky
    Barry Thomas Studio & Gallery
University of Arkansas
         
Toby Wilt   Donnie Young
  TSW Investment Company
Vanderbilt
    Apartment Hunters
University of Florida

 

Class of 2005
To view biographies of the Salutes featured in the campaign, click on their names below.

Bob Baumhower   Jim Grizzle
  Baumhower's Wings Restaurant
University of Alabama, football
    Jim Grizzle Tire Company
University of Arkansas, football
         
Charles Trotman   Scott Trimble
  The Trotman Company Inc.
Auburn University, football
    Trimble Logistics Companies Inc.
University of Florida, football
         
Dr. Mitch Frix   Art Still
  Associates in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
University of Georgia, football
    ABS Support Services Inc.
University of Kentucky, football
         
Willie Teal   Sean Tuohy
  Teal Office Products Inc.
Louisiana State University, football
    RGT Management
University of Mississippi, basketball
         
Artie Cosby   Ryan Brewer
  CEMCO Inc.
Mississippi State University, football
    Ryan Brewer Enterprises
University of South Carolina, football
         
Darwin Walker   John Rich & Tate Rich
  Progressive Engineering Group LLC
University of Tennessee, football
    Delta Coals Inc.
Vanderbilt University, baseball (John) and football (both)

 

Class of 2004

David "Hoss" Johnson   Amy Zeno Waquespack
  ForkDownAndPork.com
University of Alabama, football
    Zeno's Sport Center
Louisiana State University, track
         
Charles Trotman   Scott Trimble
  The Trotman Company Inc.
Auburn University, football
    Trimble Logistics Companies Inc.
University of Florida, football
         
Dr. Mitch Frix   Art Still
  Associates in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
University of Georgia, football
    ABS Support Services Inc.
University of Kentucky, football
         
Willie Teal   Sean Tuohy
  Teal Office Products Inc.
Louisiana State University, football
    RGT Management
University of Mississippi, basketball
         
Artie Cosby   Ryan Brewer
  CEMCO Inc.
Mississippi State University, football
    Ryan Brewer Enterprises
University of South Carolina, football

 

 

Class of 2003

Ted Foret   Rob Reed
  Forest Builders
Auburn University, football
    Bob Reed Builders
Mississippi State University, baseball
         
Rebecca Hatcher   Judge Charles Simons
  Hatcher Design Associates
Auburn University, basketball
    The Simons Law Office
University of South Carolina, golf
         
Paul Head   Will Bartholomew
  Abner White
University of Mississippi, football
    D-1 Sports Training
University of Tennessee, football
         
Dr. Sol Graves (son) , Dr. White Graves (father)   Bob "Snake" Grace
  Louisiana State University, football     Snake Steel
Vanderbilt University, basketball