CHARLOTTE, NC-Bank of America Merrill Lynch promoted Ron Curtis to president of its Commercial Real Estate Banking business. Curtis succeeds Gene Godbold, who becomes the bank’s new Corporate Workplace executive.

David Darnell, Global Commercial Banking president for Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BoFa), calls Curtis a “veteran of the industry whose leadership will serve us well as we look to the future.” In his new role, Curtis will report directly to Darnell and remain stationed in Charlotte.

As Commercial Real Estate Banking (CREB) president, Curtis manages the bank’s Commercial Real Estate, Home Builder, Community Development Banking and Real Estate Corporate Banking divisions. Curtis leads a team of real estate professionals who offer project finance, corporate finance, and comprehensive financial solutions for public and private REITS, and funds, as well as commercial and residential real estate companies.