Lauren Butler
Impact Financing Initiative Relationship Manager, Truist
Lauren Butler currently serves as Relationship Manager for the Truist Financial Corporation Community Development Fund. He assists Truist and communities by providing access to below-market debt and equity capital relating to affordable housing, small business, and economic revitalization initiatives delivered by Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), nonprofit, and for-profit organizations.
Since being named to this position in May 2020, Lauren has been able to provide approximately $240 million in community development funding in support of Truist communities. With more than 30 years of banking experience, he has previously served as Senior CRA Governance Compliance Consultant and held various leadership roles in Community Development and Retail Banking. In addition to his leadership duties, Lauren is also personally involved in activities that support Truist’s commitment to community. He currently serves as Board Chair for Seniors on a Mission in Jacksonville, FL and has been an active supporter and board member for Junior Achievement of North Florida and ongoing volunteer for Junior Achievement.
Lauren earned a Bachelor's Degree in English and Communications from Mercer University. When he isn't working, Lauren enjoys spending time with family, gardening and travel.
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspire and build better lives and communities. With 275 years of combined BB&T and SunTrust history, Truist serves approximately 12 million households with leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country. The company offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the U.S. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com
