Bank of America Names Josh Barnes as Knoxville Market President
Key Highlights
- ➤Josh Barnes named Bank of America’s Knoxville market president, effective October 28, 2026
- ➤Barnes will lead local strategy across Bank of America’s eight business lines
- ➤Bank of America managed $793 million in Knoxville-area FDIC insured deposits as of Q2 2026
- ➤Knoxville market held approximately $3.9 billion in Merrill client balances
- ➤Bank of America extended approximately $366 million in Knoxville commercial business loans
Expert Statements
Brian Moynihan, Chair of the board and chief executive officer of Bank of America
“Josh's established leadership and experience will ensure we're delivering on our responsible growth strategy to deepen relationships with clients, the community and teammates.”
Brian Moynihan, Chair of the board and chief executive officer of Bank of America
“Josh will continue to grow our market share in Knoxville, delivering the full breadth of Bank of America's capabilities to help our local clients improve their financial lives.”
Bank of America Names Josh Barnes as Knoxville Market President PR Newswire
* Josh Barnes has been named president of Bank of America's Knoxville market, effective October 28, 2026. * Barnes will lead local market strategy and collaboration across Bank of America's eight lines of business. * As Consumer Investment Market Leader, Barnes brings 14 years of experience and deep regional expertise to the role. KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America today announced that Josh Barnes has been named president of its Knoxville market . Barnes succeeds Terry L. Cline, who retired earlier this year.
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