First Horizon Names Jeffrey R. Balser, M.D., Ph.D. to its Board of Directors
PR Newswire•27/10/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤First Horizon (FHN) appoints Jeffrey R. Balser as an independent director
- ➤First Horizon (FHN) board gains Vanderbilt University Medical Center CEO leadership experience
- ➤First Horizon reports $84.3 billion in assets as of September 30, 2026
Expert Statements
Bryan Jordan, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of First Horizon
“Jeff brings a rare combination of large-enterprise leadership, financial discipline and deep community ties to our board. He has grown one of the nation’s leading academic health systems while navigating complex regulatory, risk and governance challenges, and his perspective will strengthen our board as we continue to serve our clients and communities across the Southeast.”
John Compton, First Horizon Lead Director
“We are pleased to welcome Jeff to the board. His experience leading a major Tennessee institution through significant growth and transformation gives him a clear understanding of the markets we serve. His background in risk management, compliance and public company governance, paired with his civic and government relations experience, will be a valuable addition as we continue to execute on our strategy.”
First Horizon Names Jeffrey R. Balser, M.D., Ph.D. to its Board of Directors PR Newswire
Dr. Balser is the President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
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