Clyde is the SVP, Director of Community Lending at Ameris Bank, where he is responsible for driving the bank's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and Fair Lending outreach program. With over 20 years of experience in the economic development and housing sectors, they have a remarkable ability to conceive and execute strategies that deliver exceptional outcomes for communities and businesses. Clyde is also a former CNN Housing Market Commentator and a trusted business/money analyst, with a mission to empower individuals with the knowledge, resources, and strategies essential for financial growth and prosperity.Clyde's expertise hinges on the harmonization of meticulous strategic planning, flawless execution, and the unwavering engagement of employees, resulting in remarkable bottom-line impacts. He has played a pivotal role in numerous national housing initiatives, overseeing the creation of over $100 million in loan funds to catalyze new housing and business ventures. He has also underwritten over $100 million in commercial development financing, leveraging over $300 million in layered funding for developers. Clyde's profound insights into the affordable housing market and real estate industry have shaped communities and propelled economic development goals. He is also the author of timeless narratives, "What Had Happened Was", "FundaMENTAL W.E.A.L.T.H. Principles" and "Where's My Change", all of which resonate deeply with his audience. Clyde takes immense pride in serving as a conduit for positive change and a driving force behind economic empowerment and the expansion of financial capabilities, particularly for individuals of color aspiring to build wealth through homeownership.