First Horizon Bank Names Jason Triplett Western NC Area President in the Mid-Atlantic Region

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First Horizon Bank (NYSE:FHN) named Jason Triplett Western North Carolina Area President within its Mid-Atlantic Region. Triplett, previously Head of Commercial Banking, will lead community banking, associate and community engagement, and market share expansion across key cities including Asheville, Boone, Hickory and Lenoir.

News Market Reaction – FHN

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In the Jul 2 session, FHN declined 1.42%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement adds another senior leader to FHN’s regional franchise, supporting market-share gr...

Analysis

This announcement adds another senior leader to FHN’s regional franchise, supporting market-share growth in Western North Carolina. Prior leadership updates have produced small, mixed moves, so execution on client growth and credit quality remains the key watchpoint.

Key Figures

Net income: $956 million Earnings per share: $1.87 CET1 capital ratio: 10.63% +5 more

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Net income $956 million Net income available to common shareholders, 2025

Earnings per share $1.87 2025 EPS, up 38% from 2024

CET1 capital ratio 10.63% Regulatory capital metric cited in 2026 proxy

Total shareholder return 22.12% One-year TSR highlighted in 2026 proxy

Capital returned $1.2 billion Returned via buybacks and dividends in 2025

Quarterly dividend $0.17 per share Dividend per share starting April 2026

Preferred dividend rate 6.750% per annum Non-cumulative dividend on Series H Preferred Stock

Preferred net proceeds $391.7 million Expected net proceeds from Series H preferred offering

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 25 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 25	Workplace recognition	Positive	+0.1%	Recognition as adoption- and foster-friendly workplace by Dave Thomas Foundation.
Jun 22	Leadership appointment	Positive	+0.6%	Logan Young named Manager of Business Banking for East Tennessee region.
Jun 18	Leadership appointment	Positive	+0.0%	Craig Bechtel appointed Specialty Director and Group Head for Corporate Healthcare.
Jun 17	Earnings announcement date	Neutral	+0.4%	Company scheduled Q2 2026 earnings release and conference call for July 15.
Jun 17	Leadership expansion	Positive	-0.8%	Expansion of Atlanta leadership team across commercial, private client and retail roles.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent leadership and corporate news for FHN have usually seen small, mixed price reactions, with slightly more instances aligning positively with the news than diverging.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") announced today that Jason Triplett, Head of Commercial Banking, has been named Western North Carolina Area President for the Mid-Atlantic Region. He will report to Laura Bunn, Mid-Atlantic Regional President, and be responsible for leading community banking and associate and community engagement while expanding the bank's market share across Western North Carolina, including Asheville, Boone, Hickory and Lenoir.

"Since joining First Horizon, Jason's deep local ties and community involvement have made a clear impact. His vision will be key to extending the reach of First Horizon Bank in Western North Carolina and helping clients and associates thrive," said Laura Bunn, Mid-Atlantic Regional President for First Horizon.

"As Western North Carolina Area President and a long-time resident, I'm honored to lead a team committed to strengthening relationships with our clients, associates and community partners, and to supporting our clients' goals and investing in the communities we call home," said Jason Triplett, Western North Carolina Area President for First Horizon Bank.

Triplett's commitment to Western North Carolina is also evident through his dedication to community service. He currently serves on the Board of Advisors for Appalachian State University's Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, the Board of Directors of the NC Housing Finance Agency and is a Boone Chamber Advocacy Task Force member.

About First Horizon 
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $84.1 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026, 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 concentrated in 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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SOURCE First Horizon Bank

FAQ

Who is Jason Triplett, the new Western North Carolina Area President at First Horizon Bank (NYSE:FHN)?

Jason Triplett is Western North Carolina Area President at First Horizon Bank, overseeing community banking and engagement. According to the company, he previously served as Head of Commercial Banking and has long-standing ties to the Western North Carolina region.

What will Jason Triplett oversee as Western North Carolina Area President for First Horizon Bank (FHN)?

Jason Triplett will lead community banking, associate engagement, and community engagement across Western North Carolina. According to First Horizon, his role includes expanding market share in cities such as Asheville, Boone, Hickory and Lenoir while strengthening local relationships.

How does Jason Triplett’s appointment affect First Horizon Bank’s strategy in Western North Carolina (FHN)?

The appointment aligns leadership with First Horizon Bank’s focus on expanding its Western North Carolina presence. According to the company, Triplett is tasked with growing market share and deepening client, associate and community partnerships in the region.

What community roles does First Horizon Bank executive Jason Triplett hold in Western North Carolina?

Jason Triplett serves on Appalachian State University’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance Board of Advisors. According to First Horizon, he also sits on the NC Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors and is a Boone Chamber Advocacy Task Force member.

Which markets in Western North Carolina will First Horizon Bank’s new Area President focus on?

First Horizon Bank’s Western North Carolina Area President will focus on markets including Asheville, Boone, Hickory and Lenoir. According to the company, responsibilities include leading community banking and driving market share growth across these key regional communities.