BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The nation’s largest microlending organization, Accion Texas Inc., has promoted Lisa Riley to Vice President Delta Region.
Riley, who previously served as Delta Region Manager, will remain based in Birmingham at 500 Beacon Parkway West, 1st Floor of The World Business Center of Alabama and will continue her ongoing responsibilities throughout Alabama and oversee Accion’s small business lending and education programs in Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee.
She continues to be responsible for the management and performance of the nonprofit organization’s loan programs throughout the region, supervising all lending staff, fundraising, public relations, marketing and more.
“Lisa has proven herself a valuable member of our team and we are proud of her contributions to Accion – especially her leadership in the Delta region,” said Chief Lending Officer Dan Lawless. “We continue to move forward with our mission and continue helping entrepreneurs and existing small business owners in Alabama and the Delta Region.”
Riley helped launch Accion’s Alabama operations in January 2012. She is well established and highly regarded in business and civic circles throughout the state. She recently received the Distinguished Service Award from the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama – where she also served as initial chair of the Minority Business Council. She serves on the boards of the Autism Society of Alabama, Cornerstone Ministries Inc. and Arts ‘N Autism. She also is a member of the Verner Elementary School PTA in Tuscaloosa. She is a judge for Round 3 Alabama LaunchPad. She was re-appointed by Alabama Governor Robert J. Bentley to the board of trustees of the State Mental Health Department. She is currently majoring in business at the University of West Alabama.
