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