Bankers get there early, and we stay late. What should people know about banking? It’s not a nine-to-five job. Hobbies Running, yard work and playing golf Song that pumps me up for the work day “Happy” by Pharrell Williams Guilty Pleasure Strawberry Cake from Bake My Day Outside of work, Tommy has served in leadership roles as cofounder of the Dawes Business Group and a member of the Catholic Social Services of Mobile Advisory Board. Under Tommy’s direction, the Regions’ Skyline branch continues to grow each quarter. Thomas Ankerson Jr., 37Īssistant Vice President/Branch Manager, Regions Bank What does gallery 450 offer that no other place does?Gallery 450 is a network environment for local artists sharing ideas and concepts. With the cruise ship returning to Mobile, I think this could be a main attraction. If I were mayor of Mobile, I would…Turn the Civic Center in to a restaurant, retail and family entertainment hub. And I can stitch, which I got from my mom. Hidden talents I can draw, which came from my dad. Guilty pleasure Red velvet cake is my kryptonite. He also works as a photographer and a mentor of his own successful Bounce Back Youth Leadership Program.Ĭhildren LeMaris J. LeMaris is the cofounder of Gallery 450, a multifunctional space in Downtown Mobile that serves as an art gallery, event hall and office space. Director of IT, Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce