HOPE is a family of development organizations dedicated to strengthening communities, building assets and improving lives in the Delta and other economically distressed parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.  Comprised of a regional credit union (Hope Credit Union), loan fund (Hope Enterprise Corporation) and policy center (Hope Policy Institute), HOPE has provided financial services, leveraged private and public resources, and shaped policies that have benefited more than 650,000 residents in one of the nation’s most persistently poor regions.

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Hope Enterprise Corporation

William J. (Bill) Bynum

Gopal Narasimhan

Kathy Saloy

Isael Vallejos

Alice Thigpen

Julane H. McDowell

Jose Bolanos

Charlotte Edwards

Holly Ann Cooper

Kenneth Cox

Kimberla Little

Alan Branson

Lorraine Washington

Marlena Smith-Hamlin

Bob Carlson

Mallory Shields

Bill Bynum

The Vice Presidents at Hope Enterprise Corporation play a crucial role in overseeing and guiding the strategic directions of their respective departments. Their responsibilities include developing and implementing initiatives to strengthen communities and build assets, fostering economic development, and enhancing operational efficiency. They work collaboratively to leverage resources, manage critical projects, and shape policies that improve the lives of residents in economically distressed regions.

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