“Regions is proud to support Auburn University,” said Arthur Ducote, Regions Central Alabama area executive. “Helping our communities to expect more is a vital part of the Regions mission, and, through our support of Auburn University, we’re able to help fulfill that mission for the students and faculty at Auburn, as well as the local community.”
According to the Alabama Forestry Association, forestry generates approximately $13 billion for Alabama and an additional $4.2 billion in wages each year, making it one of the leading industries within the state. The new distinguished forestry professorship will focus on product development and research, identifying creative additional markets for the use of trees. Coupled with the scholarships for the College of Business, Regions’ contribution emphasizes the importance of education to drive the economic engine in the communities it serves.
