First Horizon Bank Names Craig Bechtel Specialty Director and Group Head

In this role, Bechtel will lead First Horizon’s Corporate Healthcare team, building on its strong expertise and long-standing experience in providing capital and financial services to healthcare clients across the United States.

He will also guide the team’s strategic efforts to deliver customized financial solutions that support the growth, operational goals, and changing needs of companies in the healthcare sector.

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"Craig brings tremendous industry knowledge, a client-first mindset and a highly strategic approach to delivering solutions for healthcare companies," said Kevin Beeson, Executive Vice President and Director of Specialty Banking for First Horizon. "His depth of experience and proven ability to understand clients' goals make him exceptionally well positioned to lead our corporate healthcare team and continue expanding the value we provide to clients across the country."

About First Horizon 

First Horizon Corp is a leading regional financial services company with $84.1 billion in asset's as of March 31, 2026. It is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee and operates First Horizon Bank across 12 states in the southern United States.

The company provides a wide range of services, including commercial and private banking, consumer and small business banking, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking. Fortune and Forbes have also recognized First Horizon as one of the nation’s best employers and as a Top 10 most reputable U.S. bank.

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