Erica Acie has worked to improve the lives of others by ensuring they are prepared for success. A transparent and compassionate leader, she shares her journey to inspire others. Inspired by her mother, Acie’s journey began with the impact of homeownership, which their local community bank facilitated. This instilled a deep understanding of the transformative power of financial institutions, leading her to a career dedicated to building better lives and communities, especially through homeownership for underserved or marginalized populations. For Acie, every client matters regardless of socioeconomic background.
Acie leads Truist’s Direct and Distributed sales force, serving existing clients, acquiring new clients by leading with lending, and cultivating strong relationships with builders, realtors and diverse communities. She also leads a team of business development and strategy officers, responsible for Truist’s Community Reinvestment Act and Homeownership Equity Program commitments and championing affordable housing opportunities. Acie has steered her team to address the goals and needs of all stakeholders. Her strategic focus on building a strong foundation for sales growth involves developing and implementing robust strategies for talent acquisition, development and performance standards, and promoting employee engagement.
In addition, through her involvement with several organizations, she mentors and helps others navigate critical thinking in a complex world. Through the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA), Acie has mentored a team at the Federal Home Loan Bank in Atlanta, enhancing their mindset and work processes to foster confidence and professional success.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Be comfortable failing forward. Early in my career, I was encouraged by leaders to follow my strong instincts and to trust myself because they could see I was often on the right track but slow to act. When I reflected on why it was hard for me to do so, I realized I had both a fear of failure and a fear of success. “Failing Forward” is a concept that refers to the idea of learning, growing and improving from your mistakes and failures.
Name:
Erica Acie
Title:
Head of Retail Originations
Company Name:
Truist
