First Horizon Corporation promoted Ashley Argo to deputy chief risk officer. Argo has held multiple roles in her 19-year tenure with First Horizon Bank in various departments including accounting, credit and risk management.
“Ashley has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and strategic thinking. Her commitment to excellence and innovative problem-solving has earned her this well-deserved promotion,” Terry Akins, chief risk officer at First Horizon Bank, said.
Argo graduated from the University of Memphis with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in taxation. She is an ambassador for the Tiger Leadership Circle, which elevates the university’s athletics program to connect athletic and academic success for student athletes. Argo is also a graduate of New Memphis Institute’s Leadership Development Intensive, Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, and was named a 2022 Memphis Business Journal Super Woman in Business.
