Carrie T. Harris, a longtime banking professional, is widely recognized throughout Georgia and the nation for her many efforts and accomplishments in the areas of community outreach and education. The American Bankers Association and General Electric Capital Mortgage Corporation nationally recognized her for the development and implementation of an extraordinary community outreach-training program, “The Community Homebuyer Education and The RightStart™ Consumer Education and Mortgage Program.“

A banking and financial specialist, Harris has devoted over 25 years to developing education and training modules to help low- and moderate-income citizens. From 1974 to 1999, Harris held several positions with SouthTrust Corporation, a $51 billion bank located in 9 states, ending her career there as Vice President (Community Reinvestment Act) of SouthTrust Bank and Corporate Outreach Director for SouthTrust Corporation.

In 2000 Harris launched D&E, The Power Group (c/k/a The D&E Group) as its President and CEO, operating two divisions under its corporate umbrella: D&E, A Financial Education & Training Institute, Inc. and D&E, The Consulting Group (an S-Corporation.)

D&E, A Financial Education & Training Institute, Inc. is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency whose mission is to transform the lives of overlooked and underserved communities through the delivery of affordable housing, low-cost banking, job readiness, and youth development programs.

The overall mission of The D&E Group is to develop and empower citizens to transform their lives financially, personally and professionally through outreach and education, serving to yield economic empowerment. The company does this primarily by working with corporations, organizations and the community to teach consumers the "how-to’s" of financial literacy, credit rehabilitation, and how to gain access to bank products and services. The D&E Group also develops affordable housing programs, foreclosure intervention and prevention programs, job skills training, and other community service programs delivered through individual and group training sessions.