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BankSouth Mortgage’s Kim Nelson Named as one of HousingWire Magazine’s 2022 Women of Influence

Aug 11, 2022 News

ATLANTA, GA – BankSouth Mortgage, which operates 13 offices across the Southeast, announces their CEO Kim Nelson has been named one of HousingWire Magazine’s 2022 Women of Influence.

The Women of Influence list recognizes trailblazing women who have earned significant leadership positions and made notable contributions in the housing sector. Honorees have demonstrated market resilience and innovative action to guide their companies and to set an example for the industry. A mortgage veteran, Kim utilizes her 30 years of experience to lead more than 150 BankSouth Mortgage employees to provide borrowers with an unparalleled mortgage experience.   BankSouth Mortgage originates more than $2 billion in home loans annually.

“On behalf of the BankSouth team, I want to congratulate Kim on this outstanding and well-deserved honor,” said Harold Reynolds, BankSouth Chairman and CEO. “Her expertise and unique perspectives add tremendous value to our whole company, and under her leadership, BankSouth Mortgage has grown to serve more clients in more locations in the Southeast. Kim is also a tremendous role model and mentor, and we are very proud of the impact she has made at BankSouth Mortgage and in the industry at large.”

Kim has also been named one of the “Women Who Means Business” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 2016, and has been called a “phenomenon” by industry veteran Doug Smith.

To read HousingWire Magazine’s 2022 Women of Influence list please visit here.

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