Darryl Harmon, president of Wells Fargo’s Southeast Region, will retire by the end of March. Harmon is a highly respected, longtime banking leader throughout the Southeast, having led the bank’s efforts in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee, with a career spanning 23 years with Wells Fargo.  

Harmon earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Memphis and a master of business administration from the University of Illinois before beginning his banking career in 1987 with Bank One in Illinois. He subsequently became the Quad Cities president for Brenton Bank, acquired by Wells Fargo in 2000. He held a variety of positions before his role as Wells Fargo’s Central California Regional President in 2007. In 2008, Harmon was named Southeast Lead Region President and has also led the Northeast region on an interim basis.

“Darryl has left an indelible mark from his time leading teams in California, the Southeast, and the Northeast,” said Michelle Lee, head of Wells Fargo’s Regional Banking. “I have had the privilege to work with him for many years, and he is a thoughtful, dedicated and trusted leader. Darryl will be truly missed, not only as a valuable employee, but also as a dear friend.”

An active community leader, Harmon is a member of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta and a former board member of the Atlanta Committee for Progress, Georgia Research Alliance and the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta.

 “I’ve been fortunate these last 23 years to work with a company like Wells Fargo,” said Harmon. “It has been my pleasure to serve so many wonderful communities throughout the U.S. and to work with some amazing teams along the way. Since moving to Atlanta 12 years ago, my family and I have fallen in love with the area and are proud to call it home. I’m truly excited about the next stage of my life and look forward to continuing to serve our communities in a different capacity.”