First Horizon Announces the Retirement of Director Harry V. Barton, Jr.

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First Horizon (NYSE: FHN) announced the retirement of Harry V. Barton Jr., 70, from the Boards of Directors of First Horizon and First Horizon Bank at the end of his current term. Barton joined First Horizon's board in 2020 following the merger with IBERIABANK, where he had served as a director since 1993.

Barton, a Louisiana native, is a certified public accountant and registered investment advisor who owns Barton Advisory Services, in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has practiced as a CPA since 1984, primarily running his own accounting firm. Bryan Jordan, Chairman, President and CEO of First Horizon, acknowledged Barton's 31 years of dedicated service and his valuable contributions in public company audit, risk, and compliance matters.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") announced today the retirement of Harry V. Barton Jr., 70, from the Boards of Directors of First Horizon Corporation and First Horizon Bank, effective at the end of his current term. Barton became a director of First Horizon in 2020 upon the closing of the merger of equals with IBERIABANK, having served as a director of IBERIABANK since 1993.

A Louisiana native and resident, Harry V. Barton, Jr. is a certified public accountant, registered investment advisor and an owner of Barton Advisory Services, LLC, Lafayette, Louisiana, an investment advisory firm. Mr. Barton has been a practicing certified public accountant since 1984, for most of that time as the owner of his own accounting firm.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank Harry for his more than 31 years of dedicated service," said Bryan Jordan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Horizon. "His extensive experience and knowledge of public company audit, risk and compliance matters, along with his years of board experience, have been invaluable in guiding the direction of our organization. I am grateful for his steadfast leadership and counsel and wish him well in his retirement."

About First Horizon

First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $82.2 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com. 

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FAQ

When is Harry V. Barton Jr. retiring from First Horizon's (FHN) Board of Directors?

Harry V. Barton Jr. will retire from First Horizon's Board of Directors at the end of his current term, as announced on January 31, 2025.

How long did Harry V. Barton Jr. serve on First Horizon (FHN) and IBERIABANK's boards combined?

Harry V. Barton Jr. served for over 31 years combined, with service on IBERIABANK's board since 1993 and continuing with First Horizon after the 2020 merger.

What was Harry V. Barton Jr.'s role at First Horizon (FHN) before retirement?

Barton served as a member of the Boards of Directors for both First Horizon and First Horizon Bank, joining in 2020 following the IBERIABANK merger.

When did Harry V. Barton Jr. join First Horizon's (FHN) board following the IBERIABANK merger?

Barton joined First Horizon's board in 2020 when the merger of equals with IBERIABANK was completed.