Ruth Jones Receives Regions’ Top Associate Honor

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE: RF) today announced that Ruth Jones, assistant branch manager in Baton Rouge, La., was the recipient of the September 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.

Jones was recognized for her outstanding commitment to customer service. She is also noted as being an exceptional leader at Regions and in the community. "Ruth possesses the drive to be successful in everything she does. We are proud to honor her with this prestigious award,” said Danny Montelaro, area president for Regions.

Jones, 58, joined Regions in 1985. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family. She attends church at Bethany South in Baton Rouge.

The Better Life Award is awarded 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, and recipients are honored by Regions Chairman, President and CEO Dowd Ritter at the company’s headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, 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 $143 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.