First Horizon Bank Strengthens Leadership in Cookeville and Sparta

Rhea-AI Summary

First Horizon Bank (NYSE:FHN) announced leadership changes in its Cookeville and Sparta markets, reinforcing its client-focused strategy in Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland Region. John Hanson has been appointed Cookeville Market President, responsible for market strategy, community investments and connecting clients to financial services.

Mandy Mathis becomes Vice President, Private Banking Relationship Manager in a newly created Cookeville role, serving high-net-worth clients. Sherry Maybury is now Cookeville Main Banking Center Manager, while Jennefer Willard has been promoted to Sparta Banking Center Manager, each leading retail teams and client service efforts.

News Market Reaction – FHN

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+0.19% Session close to close

In the Jul 10 session, FHN gained 0.19%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

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Market Context

New market leadership in Cookeville and Sparta, backed by executives with up to 40+ years of experie...

Analysis

New market leadership in Cookeville and Sparta, backed by executives with up to 40+ years of experience, reinforces FHN’s regional focus. Prior leadership and recognition headlines have moved the stock only modestly, leaving execution of local growth plans as the key variable to watch.

Key Figures

Experience: more than 20 years Tenure at First Horizon: 20 years Experience: more than 40 years +3 more

6 metrics

Experience more than 20 years John Hanson’s banking and finance experience

Tenure at First Horizon 20 years Mandy Mathis’ tenure with First Horizon Bank

Experience more than 40 years Sherry Maybury’s banking experience

Retail leadership experience 20 years Sherry Maybury’s retail leadership background

Experience more than 30 years Jennefer Willard’s retail and client service experience

Tenure at First Horizon since 2022 Jennefer Willard’s time with First Horizon Bank

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 02 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 02	Executive recognition	Positive	+0.7%	CIO named among American Banker’s Most Innovative People in Finance.
Jul 01	Leadership appointment	Positive	-1.4%	Jason Triplett named Western North Carolina Area President for Mid-Atlantic.
Jun 30	Board appointment	Positive	+1.6%	Daniel Maurin joins Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans Board of Governors.
Jun 25	Workplace recognition	Positive	+0.1%	Company earns multiple adoption- and foster-friendly workplace honors for 2026.
Jun 22	Leadership appointment	Positive	+0.6%	Logan Young named Manager of Business Banking for East Tennessee Region.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent recognition and leadership news for FHN has typically produced small, mixed but generally positive single-day price reactions.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") announces new leadership for Cookeville and Sparta, underscoring the bank's client-first approach and ongoing commitment to the Upper Cumberland Region. John Hanson has been named Cookeville Market President, Mandy Mathis has been named Private Client Banking Relationship Manager and Sherry Maybury and Jennefer Willard have been promoted to Banking Center Managers in Cookeville and Sparta.

John Hanson brings more than 20 years of experience across commercial banking, small business lending, agricultural finance, credit analysis and banking center leadership. As Cookeville Market President, he will lead market strategy, community investments and will help connect clients to the financial services they need.

Mandy Mathis has been named Vice President, Private Banking Relationship Manager. A 20-year First Horizon Bank associate, Mathis began her career as a teller and most recently served as the Cookeville Main Banking Center Manager. In this newly established role in Cookeville, Mathis will deliver tailored deposit, lending and cash management solutions for high–net–worth clients.

Sherry Maybury, with more than 40 years of banking experience and 20 years in retail leadership, has been appointed Cookeville Main Banking Center Manager. Previously, she led the Sparta Market as Banking Center Manager. Maybury will now lead the high-achieving retail team in Cookeville, advancing service excellence and providing clients with expertise and practical solutions to help them reach their financial goals.

Jennefer Willard has been promoted to Sparta Banking Center Manager. In her new role, she will strengthen client relationships and lead a high-performing team focused on exceptional service. Willard has been with First Horizon Bank since 2022 and has more than 30 years of experience in retail and client service.

"We are pleased to announce new leadership and promotions in our Cookeville and Sparta markets," said Greg Wilson, Maryville Market President and Community Bank Executive for First Horizon Bank. "These associates are respected within the bank, across the greater Cookeville and Sparta areas and share a deep dedication to serving clients and their communities."

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

What leadership changes did First Horizon Bank (NYSE:FHN) announce in Cookeville and Sparta on July 10, 2026?

First Horizon Bank announced new leadership appointments in Cookeville and Sparta, including a new market president and banking center managers. According to First Horizon, these changes support its client-first approach and commitment to the Upper Cumberland Region through strengthened local management and focused client service.

Who is the new Cookeville Market President for First Horizon Bank (FHN) and what is his role?

John Hanson was named Cookeville Market President for First Horizon Bank. According to First Horizon, he will lead market strategy, oversee community investments and help connect clients with needed financial services, drawing on more than 20 years of experience in commercial, small business and agricultural banking.

What is the new role of Mandy Mathis at First Horizon Bank (NYSE:FHN) in Cookeville?

Mandy Mathis has been named Vice President, Private Banking Relationship Manager in Cookeville. According to First Horizon, this newly established role focuses on tailored deposit, lending and cash management solutions for high-net-worth clients, building on her 20-year tenure and prior leadership of the Cookeville Main Banking Center.

Who is managing the Cookeville Main Banking Center for First Horizon Bank (FHN) after the July 2026 changes?

Sherry Maybury has been appointed Cookeville Main Banking Center Manager. According to First Horizon, she brings more than 40 years of banking experience and 20 years in retail leadership, now leading the Cookeville retail team to advance service excellence and practical financial solutions for clients.

Who is the new Sparta Banking Center Manager for First Horizon Bank (NYSE:FHN)?

Jennefer Willard has been promoted to Sparta Banking Center Manager. According to First Horizon, she will strengthen client relationships and lead a high-performing team focused on exceptional service, leveraging more than 30 years of experience in retail and client service since joining the bank in 2022.

How do the Cookeville and Sparta leadership promotions support First Horizon Bank’s (FHN) regional strategy?

The promotions are intended to reinforce First Horizon’s client-first approach in the Upper Cumberland Region. According to First Horizon, experienced leaders in market, private banking and retail roles will focus on strong client relationships, tailored solutions and community involvement in Cookeville and Sparta.