First Horizon Bank Expands Loan Syndications Team with Strategic Hires
First Horizon Bank is expanding its Loan Syndications team with several new hires, aiming to deepen execution capabilities and enhance service for corporate and commercial real estate clients nationwide.
Memphis, Tennessee – First Horizon Bank announced in late July 2026 an expansion of its Loan Syndications team. The move is intended to deepen the bank's execution capabilities and enhance service for its corporate and commercial real estate clients across the country.
Key hires include Kevin Farrell, who joins as Managing Director of Commercial Real Estate Loan Syndications, coming from First National Bank Corporation. Corey Kistka has been appointed Managing Director of Commercial & Industrial Loan Syndications, bringing 29 years of syndicated finance experience from his previous role at Comerica Bank.
Additionally, Jack Bratton joins as a Vice President of Loan Syndications and Austin Eskew as a Loan Syndications Associate. Their expertise is expected to bolster the bank's growing capacity in both commercial real estate and commercial & industrial loan syndications.
"We are excited to welcome Kevin, Corey, Jack and Austin to our Loan Syndications group. Their deep expertise and proven track record will be instrumental as we continue to expand our capabilities and deliver innovative financing solutions to our clients," said Olu Jegede, Group Head of Corporate & Specialty Finance for First Horizon Bank.
These strategic hires support First Horizon Bank's strategy to strengthen its position as a trusted partner for clients navigating complex capital markets. As of June 30, 2026, the company reported assets of approximately $84.4 billion.