First Horizon Bank, on heels of acquisition, names new local market leader

Jim Donatelli has joined First Horizon Bank, which recently acquired IberiaBank, as Tampa Bay market president.

Donatelli, according to a news release, will oversee First Horizon’s local consumer, commercial and wealth banking teams. He comes to First Horizon from Regions Bank, where he worked for nearly 14 years in a variety of leadership roles, including Tampa Bay market president.

“As First Horizon Bank continues to evolve with the needs of our clients, we are excited to welcome Jim Donatelli to our executive leadership team,” First Horizon Regional President Marty Lanahan states in the release. “Jim has a wealth of experience in all aspects of consumer and commercial banking and will provide great strategic insight to our team and clients.” 

Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), the parent company of First Horizon Bank, operates in 12 states and has $89.1 billion in total assets.

“Joining First Horizon Bank to lead operations in the Greater Tampa region is an honor,” Donatelli states in the release. “Following a successful merger with an expanded footprint in the area, the bank has an incredible opportunity to serve additional customers with personal, small business or commercial needs in a rapidly growing market.”