The bank appointed Bill Ritter, who most recently served as senior executive vice president and Central region president, to lead the wealth group.

The bank said John Turner, former president of Whitney National Bank, has joined the company as Central region president.

Both will report to Regions president and CEO Grayson Hall and will serve on the company’s operating committee.

Hall said establishing this new business line will help the bank advance its strategic plan by focusing on a key, profitable customer segment with the goal of increasing the non-interest revenue, deepening customer relationships and providing greater value to them.