Lisa Harless Retires After More Than 38 Years With Regions Bank [Exclusive]

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Lisa Harless

Music Row veteran Lisa Harless has retired from her position as Sr. VP/Wealth Advisor, Entertainment and Sports Division of Regions Bank. She was with the company for more than 38 years.

“When I reflect on the past three and half decades, I am incredibly blessed to have known and worked with the legendary and incredibly talented individuals I have worked with—and how fulfilling to have been involved in helping them achieve their financial and career goals,” Harless tells MusicRow. “How fortunate I have been to work with a company like Regions which gives back to our community in countless ways, is an annual corporate sponsor of key music industry organizations, and is the title sponsor of the NSAI’s Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival.”

Harless, a graduate of Lipscomb University, joined Regions in 1985 following time at Aetna Casualty and Surety. In her executive post at the bank, she assisted clients with a wide range of financial services including deposit and credit needs, investments and estate and financial planning.

Private Wealth Advisor Chase Chapman and Music Row Branch Manager Melodie Zack will now head Regions’ Music Row leadership team.

“I have tremendous confidence in our Regions Music Row leadership team,” Harless says. “Chapman and Zack share my passion for meeting the financial needs of those in the entertainment industry, and this is the ideal time to turn the banking leadership reins over to them to carry on our tradition of outstanding client service!”

In retirement, Harless will enthusiastically continue her involvement with music and songwriter events, supporting the non-profits close to her heart and serving on Boards and Advisory Councils of key organizations. She also plans to travel with her husband and spend time with her family.

In recognition of her retirement, the Regions Foundation of TN has honored Harless with a $10,000 donation to W.O. Smith Music School in her honor, an organization she holds dear.

Harless describes this transitional season as “reFIREment,” as she is “fired up” about her future plans and all she wants to accomplish in this next chapter.

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