First Horizon Bank Bolsters Loan Syndications Team with Key Hires
Event summary
- First Horizon Bank added four executives to its Loan Syndications team on July 27, 2026.
- Kevin Farrell joins as Managing Director of Commercial Real Estate Loan Syndications from First National Bank Corporation.
- Corey Kistka, with 29 years of experience, becomes Managing Director of Commercial & Industrial Loan Syndications from Comerica Bank.
- Jack Bratton and Austin Eskew join as Vice President and Associate, respectively, to support growing syndication capabilities.
The big picture
First Horizon Bank is reinforcing its loan syndications capabilities amid growing demand for complex financing solutions. The hires suggest a strategic push to deepen market penetration in commercial real estate and industrial lending, areas where regional banks often compete with larger national players. With $84.4 billion in assets as of mid-2026, First Horizon is positioning itself to capture more share in syndicated loan distribution.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- How quickly the new hires can integrate and expand First Horizon's syndication capabilities.
- Market Positioning
- Whether these hires will help First Horizon compete more effectively against larger national banks in loan syndications.
- Client Engagement
- The pace at which the expanded team can strengthen relationships with corporate and commercial real estate clients.