First Horizon Bank Names Jason Triplett Western NC Area President

In his new role, Triplett will lead community banking efforts, strengthen employee and community engagement, and help grow the bank's presence across Western North Carolina, including Asheville, Boone, Hickory, and Lenoir.

Triplett is also active in the Western North Carolina community. He 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 the Boone Chamber Advocacy Task Force.

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"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.

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 one of the top 10 most reputable U.S. banks.

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