During the Destin Chamber’s Nov. 8 Business Before Hours, Eric Navarre, Emerald Coast Market President with Renasant Bank, was honored with the Chamber’s Business Person of the Quarter Award. This award is presented directly from the Chamber’s Board of Directors to a Destin area businessperson showing vision for his or her business and leadership in our community.
“I’ve known Eric for a long time. I’ve watched him grow and develop into a seasoned business executive and a leader in many facets of our community. It’s been a lot of fun to watch that development, beginning with his year in Destin Forward. I’m happy our board voted him as the winner of the award,” said Shane A. Moody, CCE, FCCP.
According to Navarre’s nomination form, “Eric encourages his team to share our ideas, concerns and provide feedback on ways we can improve as a bank or he could improve as a leader. He checks in with us to make sure we are ok and see if he can help in any way. Eric truly empowers his employees and makes us feel valued.”
Navarre has been in his current role since October 2018. Prior to joining Renasant Bank, he was with Trustmark Bank for more than 20 years, serving as Executive Vice President and Commercial Banking Manager. His community involvement includes serving as a current board member of the Northwest Florida State College Foundation, a past president of FC Dallas Emerald Coast, a past board member of the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, and a past chairman of the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation. He received his MBA from Millsaps College in 1999 and his Masters in Banking from Louisiana State University in 2007.
To nominate a business leader for this award, visit DestinChamber.com/business-person-nomination. For more information about the Destin Chamber, please call (850) 837-6241 or email mail@DestinChamber.com.
