Royce Sutton, Community Reinvestment Act Compliance Manager at Fifth Third Bank, was honored with a resolution from the Cincinnati City Council on May 22 for his work in investing funding in predominantly Black neighborhoods. From left are Russell Harriston, Executive Director, Avondale Development Corporation; Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney; Royce Sutton; and Sutton’s family. Photo provided

Overview:

• Royce Sutton, a leader at Fifth Third Bank, was recognized by Cincinnati City Council for his exceptional career, community leadership, and commitment to redevelopment projects benefiting predominantly Black neighborhoods, including Avondale in Cincinnati.

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Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney and Cincinnati City Council honored Royce Sutton with a resolution presented from City Council for his outstanding career with Fifth Third Bank, superior leadership in government, and legendary commitment to community inclusivity and economic development in Cincinnati and abroad.

Sutton is an experienced Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) compliance manager with more than 20 years of regulatory and community development achievement. In leadership at Fifth Third Bank, he  headed a new $180 million investment project to redevelop neighborhoods. This project, one of the most important projects in the history of Fifth Third Bank, was created to enhance predominantly Black neighborhoods nationwide, including the Cincinnati neighborhood of Avondale.

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