First Citizens Bank today announced that Robert Horne has joined the company as Director of Middle Market Banking for Florida. Based in Tampa, Horne will lead efforts to grow First Citizens' middle market banking presence throughout the state.

"With more than 10 years of experience in commercial banking and equipment finance in the state of Florida, Robert brings valuable industry expertise and experience to this role," said Matt Tollenaer, Managing Director and Market Leader of First Citizens Middle Market Banking. "His local market knowledge will be essential as we continue to strengthen our ability to offer the full breadth of First Citizens' products, services, and expertise to middle market companies across Florida."

Horne joins First Citizens from Synovus, where he spent nearly four years as Vice President and Relationship Manager. Prior to Synovus, Horne was Vice President and Area Manager for U.S. Bank's Capital Equipment Group as well as Florida Territory Manager for Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Horne holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Georgia.

First Citizens' middle market banking practice serves clients in Florida and across the United States. First Citizens' middle market platform focuses on delivering a high-touch client centric banking experience offering a comprehensive suite of product solutions to customers above $75mm of revenue.