MVP Board Spotlight: Markeisha Layne

Meet the Madison Visionary Partners board! This month we are featuring Markeisha Layne.

Markeisha is a native of Birmingham but has lived in North Alabama for the past 18 years. She has called Madison home for 10 years, where she resides with her husband Jeff and their amazing son Jeffery.

Markeisha has a career in banking that has spanned over 20 years. She has spent the last 4 years with Synovus, now Pinnacle Bank, where she currently serves a Senior Vice President Financial Advisor. In this role she manages relationships with many commercial and small business owners in our community. Her career has afforded her the opportunity to not only build relationships in our community and help others achieve their financial dreams but to also give back through many volunteering efforts.

She has volunteered her time and expertise to many organizations. She currently serves on the board of Madison Visionary Partners and Food Bank of North Alabama. She also serves as a class director for the Alabama Banking School. Outside of work and volunteering, Markeisha loves traveling, outdoor activities, and spending time with her family.

Why is MVP important to you?  What do you enjoy most about being part of the board?

"MVP is important to me because I have a deep love of the Madison community and MVP is a driving force in the connection of philanthropic leaders in our community. As a board member I enjoy planning and formulating ideas on how to make this an even better community to live in."

Why do you like working/living in Madison? 

"I love living in Madison because of the great sense of community I feel every day. I feel welcomed and cared for in every space I'm a part of. Madison is never short on smiling faces and helping hands. My neighbors and community inspire me to be more positive and be a bigger impact. Madison is a proud city who supports their own, from local businesses down to our amazing schools."

What is your favorite thing to do in Madison?

"My favorite thing to do in Madison is to walk or bike the greenway and trails with my family on Sunday afternoons."

Can you share a fun fact about yourself or explain something you enjoy doing outside of work?

 "Outside of work, my favorite thing to do is travel. We have a goal of visiting all 50 states together before my son turns 18. So far, we have visited 12."

Is there a favorite quote or mantra that inspires you? 

"I am always inspired to answer the call to action and to be a change maker. My favorite quote is 'If not now then when, if not me then who?'"