Esther Marshall

About Esther Marshall

With over 25 years in banking and more than a decade in community development, I’ve built a career focused on designing and executing strategies that deliver lasting impact. My work centers on driving inclusive economic growth and empowering individuals, families, and entrepreneurs to thrive. I’m passionate about bringing people together and have a proven track record of nurturing cross-sector collaborations, catalyzing philanthropic investments, and leading place-based and strategic community development.I currently oversee Community Impact across the Southeast states of Fifth Third Bank. As a seasoned CRA professional with a background in commercial lending, I’ve advanced initiatives that blend capital deployment, impact-driven investment, and economic development to drive outcomes aligned with community needs. I lead local charitable giving, strategic partnerships, volunteer engagement, and disaster relief coordination, while also providing regional oversight across Southeast markets. This strategic work and ingenuity has culminated in a reputation as a catalyst for both impact and opportunity.I’m beyond grateful and humbled by the recognition received from organizations committed to excellence, equity, and community transformation. These honors reflect not only the collaborative spirit of the communities we’ve served, but also the leadership and support of my team across our markets—whose partnership has made every milestone possible:2024 ONYX Magazine Women on the Move – Honored among Florida’s most impactful Black women for trailblazing leadership and community impact.2023 Tampa Bay Business Journal Business Woman of the Year Honoree – Recognized for business excellence, leadership, and regional influence.Fifth Third Bank Summit Awards: • Place-Based Economic Development – Leading $20M+ in investment in East Tampa. • Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief – Coordinated local charitable giving and multi-organization response serving individuals.2022 Florida SBDC at FGCU Resource Partner of the Year – Celebrated for strategic partnership in small business development.2022 Nehemiah Legacy Award – CDC of Tampa – Honored for advancing economic mobility and community empowerment.Areas of Expertise: Program & Project Management | Strategic Partnerships | Stakeholder Management | Community Development | Strategic Planning | Charitable Giving | Philanthropic Investment | Budget Management | Capital Deployment | Policy Implementation | Commercial Lending

Experience

1. Community Impact Territory Manager

   Fifth Third Bank

   Jan 2021 — Present

   Effectively leads a high-performing and diverse team across 7 statewide markets and multiple regions ensuring optimal productivity, sustained professional development, and a positive and supportive team environment• Delivers leadership, direction, and oversight in achieving compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act while formulating strategies and activities that support the regulatory framework and yield positive results• Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop performance remediation plans to meet desired targets • Proven ability to build and foster strategic relationships and partnerships across public, private, and civic sectors to achieve common goals and shared outcomes. • Strategically contributes to the advancement of Bancorp community impact focuses translating strategy into measurable outcomes in the areas of affordable housing, small business and economic development, financial accessibility and workforce development, inclusive of addressing the needs of underrepresented populations and communities• Directs the banks strategic neighborhood investment program across 2 neighborhoods in Tampa and Atlanta by overseeing the strategic utilization of $40M in capital deployment, investments, philanthropic contributions, and program-related grants.• Oversees the strategic deployment of philanthropy leading 2 state Giving Council Review Committees and ensuring investments are aligned with targeted goals.• Spearhead hurricane disaster relief efforts in Florida as a part of the national team by partnering with a spectrum of organizations to implement relief efforts, providing guidance for strategic philanthropic investments to support short and long-term recovery, and leading the banks Financial Empowerment Mobile which facilitates access and provides resources to impacted communities • Facilitates community engagement by orchestrating opportunities for board service, volunteerism, and the coordination of large-scale volunteer events

Education

• Davenport University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

• University of Michigan-Dearborn

  Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)