First Horizon Bank appointed new leadership for Cookeville and Sparta. John Hanson has been named Cookeville market president; Mandy Mathis has been named private client banking relationship manager; and Sherry Maybury and Jennefer Willard have been promoted to banking center managers in Cookeville and Sparta.
John Hanson brings more than 20 years of experience across commercial banking, small business lending, agricultural finance, credit analysis and banking center leadership. As Cookeville market president, he will lead market strategy, community investments and will help connect clients to the financial services they need.
Mandy Mathis has been named vice president, private banking relationship manager. A 20-year First Horizon Bank associate, Mathis began her career as a teller and most recently served as the Cookeville main banking center manager. In this newly established role in Cookeville, Mathis will deliver tailored deposit, lending and cash management solutions for high-net-worth clients.
Sherry Maybury, with more than 40 years of banking experience and 20 years in retail leadership, has been appointed Cookeville main banking center manager. Previously, she led the Sparta Market as banking center manager. Maybury will now lead the high-achieving retail team in Cookeville, advancing service excellence and providing clients with expertise and practical solutions to help them reach their financial goals.
Jennefer Willard has been promoted to Sparta banking center manager. In her new role, she will strengthen client relationships and lead a high-performing team focused on exceptional service. Willard has been with First Horizon Bank since 2022 and has more than 30 years of experience in retail and client service.
“We are pleased to announce new leadership and promotions in our Cookeville and Sparta markets,” Greg Wilson, Maryville market president and community bank executive for First Horizon Bank, said. “These associates are respected within the bank, across the greater Cookeville and Sparta areas and share a deep dedication to serving clients and their communities.”
