First Horizon Expands Atlanta Leadership Team

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First Horizon Bank (NYSE:FHN) announced key leadership additions in Atlanta, naming two new Commercial Banking Leaders, a Private Client Leader, a Trust Services Regional Manager and a Retail Market Manager.

The hires are intended to deepen client relationships, expand capabilities and support growth across Atlanta, Georgia and parts of North Florida.

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News Market Reaction – FHN

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-0.80% News Effect

On the day this news was published, FHN declined 0.80%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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What This Means

This announcement highlights FHN’s continued build-out of experienced leadership across commercial, ...

Analysis

This announcement highlights FHN’s continued build-out of experienced leadership across commercial, private client, trust, and retail banking in the Atlanta and broader Georgia markets. Prior weeks featured similar regional and management updates, alongside positive cultural recognition and investor conference participation. Together, these developments underscore a focus on franchise strength and talent depth. Investors monitoring the story may track how these hires support growth, client acquisition, and service quality over time.

Key Figures

Experience - Bolongaro: more than 25 years Experience - Mabon: more than 35 years Tenure - Fairchild: 10 years +2 more

5 metrics

Experience - Bolongaro more than 25 years Banking expertise across Alabama, California and Georgia

Experience - Mabon more than 35 years Leadership experience in New York, Brazil, Atlanta and New Orleans

Tenure - Fairchild 10 years With First Horizon in various leadership roles

Experience - Aldredge more than 21 years Trust, estate and wealth management experience

Experience - Blue nearly 10 years Banking experience overseeing Georgia and North Florida retail

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 10 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 10	Board/management role	Positive	-0.1%	Assistant VP joined Habitat for Humanity STW Board of Directors.
Jun 08	Commercial hire	Positive	+1.1%	Hired experienced Commercial Relationship Manager for Acadiana market.
Jun 03	Retail leadership hire	Positive	+2.6%	Appointed new Retail Banking Executive for Memphis and Mid-South region.
May 28	Workplace recognition	Positive	+0.0%	Earned Great Place to Work-Certified status for the seventh time.
May 27	Conference participation	Positive	+0.1%	CFO scheduled to present at Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent company news items, often around management and branding, have generally seen small, directionally positive price reactions with one minor divergence.

Recent Company History

Over the past few weeks, FHN has highlighted management additions, cultural recognition, and investor outreach. On May 27, it announced participation in a major financials conference, followed by a 0.08% gain. A workplace certification on May 28 saw a modest positive move. Subsequent leadership hires in Memphis and Acadiana on June 3 and June 8 coincided with gains of 2.62% and 1.11%. Today’s Atlanta leadership expansion continues this pattern of regional build-out and talent-focused news.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Short Interest: 2.9%

Short Interest

2.9% of shares outstanding

as of 2026-05-29 Days to cover: 3.88

Key Terms

fiduciary solutions

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"Aldredge has a proven track record of partnering with advisors and clients to deliver thoughtful and comprehensive fiduciary solutions."

Fiduciary solutions are services, agreements and systems that require a person or firm to act in another party’s best financial interest, such as managing portfolios, giving investment advice, or administering trusts and retirement plans. They matter to investors because they align incentives and reduce the chance of conflicts or self-dealing—think of hiring an impartial referee—so they can influence fees, trustworthiness, legal risk and ultimately investment returns.

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ATLANTA, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") is pleased to announce the addition of two new Commercial Banking Leaders, a Private Client Leader, a Trust Services Regional Manager and a Retail Market Manager.

Daniel Bolongaro, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Leader, has more than 25 years of banking expertise leading high-performing teams in Alabama, California and Georgia. In this new role, Bolongaro will lead commercial banking efforts in the Atlanta market, continuing to strengthen client relationships while leading a growing team of bankers.

Tom Mabon, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Leader will be leading a seasoned team of middle market commercial bankers. He brings more than 35 years of leadership experience from New York, Brazil, Atlanta and New Orleans. 

Jeff Fairchild has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Private Client Leader. In this role, Fairchild leads a team of private client associates to deliver tailored deposit, lending and cash management solutions for high‑net‑worth clients while partnering closely with wealth, mortgage and trust. Jeff has been with the bank for 10 years, having previously served in various leadership capacities, including as Retail Banking Executive for Georgia and Alabama.

Crystal Aldredge, Senior Vice President and Trust Services Regional Manager, joins First Horizon with more than 21 years of experience in trust, state and wealth management. Aldredge has a proven track record of partnering with advisors and clients to deliver thoughtful and comprehensive fiduciary solutions.  

Leon Blue, Senior Vice President and Retail Market Manager, has nearly 10 years of banking experience and is leading retail banking operations across the state of Georgia and areas in North Florida. In this new role, Blue will oversee client-first initiatives, team development and community engagement programs.

"Experience matters; what truly sets these new associates apart is how they show up for our clients. They listen first, solve thoughtfully and deliver consistency," said Alex Morton, Executive Vice President and Atlanta Market President for First Horizon. "Bringing their talent and experience to First Horizon accelerates our momentum in Atlanta as we deepen relationships, expand capabilities and earn the trust of new clients across the market."

"These key new team members reflect the momentum we're seeing across Atlanta," said Hunter Hill, Executive Vice President and South Central Regional President for First Horizon. "Each of these individuals brings specialized expertise and a shared commitment to serving clients, further strengthening how we support businesses, individuals and the community across Atlanta and the entire Georgia region."

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 (NYSE:FHN) announce in Atlanta on June 17, 2026?

First Horizon announced five senior leadership appointments in Atlanta across commercial banking, private client, trust services and retail. According to First Horizon, these roles aim to strengthen client service and support growth in Atlanta and the broader Georgia region.

Who are the new commercial banking leaders for First Horizon in the Atlanta market?

First Horizon named Daniel Bolongaro and Tom Mabon as Senior Vice President Commercial Banking Leaders in Atlanta. According to First Horizon, Bolongaro will lead commercial efforts, while Mabon leads a seasoned middle market commercial banking team.

What is the new role of Jeff Fairchild at First Horizon (FHN) in Atlanta?

Jeff Fairchild has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Private Client Leader. According to First Horizon, he will lead private client associates serving high-net-worth clients with deposit, lending and cash management solutions, partnering with wealth, mortgage and trust teams.

Who is leading trust services for First Horizon in the Atlanta and Georgia region?

Crystal Aldredge has joined as Senior Vice President and Trust Services Regional Manager. According to First Horizon, she brings over 21 years of trust, estate and wealth management experience to deliver comprehensive fiduciary solutions for advisors and clients.

What responsibilities will Leon Blue have as Retail Market Manager at First Horizon?

Leon Blue, Senior Vice President and Retail Market Manager, will lead retail banking operations across Georgia and parts of North Florida. According to First Horizon, he will oversee client-first initiatives, team development and community engagement programs.

How do these new Atlanta leaders support First Horizon’s growth strategy?

The new leaders are expected to deepen relationships and expand capabilities in key client segments. According to First Horizon, their specialized expertise supports businesses, individuals and communities across Atlanta, the Georgia region and nearby markets.