Comerica's Ursuy to take on new role with bank

Comerica Inc., Dallas, has announced that Joe Ursuy has been named to the new role of executive vice president of national businesses for energy, renewables and waste. He will report to Executive Vice President and Head of National and Specialty Businesses Mike Ritchie.

Ursuy most recently served as senior vice president and director of environmental services, leading the Environmental Services Department (ESD) which he was instrumental in establishing among Comerica’s commercial bank divisions and industry services. While continuing to manage Comerica’s relationships in the recycling, renewable energy and waste industries, Ursuy also will oversee Comerica’s existing oil and natural gas production and midstream lines of business.

“Joe’s expertise assisting renewable energy, recycling and refuse companies has been instrumental in allowing us to deepen our relationships in many sectors within those industries across all our markets,” Ritchie says. “These businesses and the environments in which they operate are continuing to evolve, and Joe’s leadership and extensive knowledge bolster our customers’ ability to navigate through their challenges while helping them grow and succeed.”

Over the past 16 years, Comerica’s ESD has continued to expand its portfolio and the industries it serves.

A 24-year veteran in the financial services industry, Ursuy has been with Comerica since 1998. Prior to founding the Environmental Services Group in 2006, he held a variety of positions in Comerica’s Middle Market Banking Team.

Ursuy is a board member of the Environmental Research and Education Foundation, based in Raleigh, North Carlina, and he is a frequent guest speaker at industry events.

Other industry associations Ursuy cultivates Comerica’s relationship with include the National Waste & Recycling Association, The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas and the Detachable Container Association. He also leads Comerica’s partnership with WasteExpo and hosts the annual Waste 360 Business Leadership Forum, designed to assist companies seeking business and financial strategies that go beyond daily operations.

Earlier this year, Comerica expanded the ESD with the introduction of the Renewable Energy Solutions Group, which is dedicated to expanding and supporting Comerica’s renewable energy business. The group’s continued expansion into renewables and growth in green business comprise part of Comerica’s commitment to sustainability while helping communities protect and preserve the environment. As of June 30, Comerica had issued $2 billion in green loans and commitments, marking a 42-percent since June 30, 2021. Additionally, Comerica was named to Newsweek's 2022 list of America's Most Responsible Companies, marking its third consecutive year on the list.