First Horizon Bank announced that Jason Triplett, Head of Commercial Banking, has been named Western North Carolina Area President for the Mid-Atlantic Region. He will report to Laura Bunn, Mid-Atlantic Regional President, and be responsible for leading community banking and associate and community engagement while expanding the bank's market share across Western North Carolina, including Asheville, Boone, Hickory and Lenoir.

"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 Bunn.

"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 Triplett.

Triplett's commitment to Western North Carolina is also evident through his dedication to community service. He currently 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 is a Boone Chamber Advocacy Task Force member.