IBERIBANK-First Horizon Appoints FL Regional President

January 11, 2021 – Tampa

First Horizon Bank and IBERIABANK announced today that banking industry leader, Marty Lanahan, has been appointed as the new regional president for North, Central and Southwest Florida regions. In her new role for the merged company, she will lead a team of banking professionals and oversee business development across several of Florida’s largest markets, including Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Myers and Naples. She will also leverage IBERIABANK and First Horizon’s resources to lead the bank’s growth strategy of building strong community teams within each of the market areas. 

“Marty has been a tremendous contributor to the success of IBERIABANK since she joined us in 2019,” said Michael Brown, President, Regional Banking for First Horizon. “Marty has a proven track record in Florida as a business and community steward.  Throughout her banking career, she has built diverse teams and driven business results. In her new role, she brings momentum and expertise to guide our banking division to its next successful chapter.”

Lanahan has achieved significant professional recognition in her 30 years of experience as a prominent banking leader. Most recently, she served as the executive vice president and Tampa Bay market president of IBERIABANK, having joined the company after 18 years of service at Regions Bank.

Throughout her distinct career, Lanahan has received several awards and accolades for her business acumen, including being inducted into the First Coast Business Hall of Fame and being named Jacksonville Business Journal’s Woman of Influence, as well as Girls Incorporated’s Woman of Vision and the Women Business Owners’ Corporate Leader of the Year. Statewide, she has served as chair of the Florida Transportation Commission and served on Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Transition Advisory Committee in 2018. She is currently a board member of JEA, one of the nation’s largest municipally-owned electrical and water/sewer authorities, where she has also served as chair during a previous appointment. 

A firm believer in community service, Lanahan is active in and holds leadership positions on several boards to advance health care initiatives, develop programs for underserved populations and expand significant work for cultural arts organizations. She currently serves as Board chair of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund; Board member of the Tampa Museum of Art; and Board member of Moffitt Medical Group.

“l’m looking forward to expanding our bank’s strong history of serving clients in these important Florida markets,” said Lanahan. “In addition to helping our clients reach their financial goals, we are also dedicated to contributing to the growth and prosperity of the communities we call home. By building great client relationships and investing in key civic and philanthropic endeavors, we aim to create positive change within our markets.”

Lanahan has achieved success in building leadership teams across Florida during previous positions held at Regions Financial Corp. and First Union Bank. Her recently established leadership team for IBERIABANK and First Horizon Bank includes the following industry leaders:

• Gary Ward, Market President, Tampa Bay
• Bryan Simmering, Market President, Fort Myers
• David Gordley, Market President, Naples
• Ross Breunig, Market President, Orlando
• Abel Harding, Market President, North Florida

“The team we have built for these markets represents the best banking professionals in the industry and showcases our ability to collaborate with numerous organizations in order to further differentiate us from our competitors,” said Lanahan. “Each market president has significant experience in building capacity in the areas that we serve, which makes all the difference to our customers.”

IBERIABANK and First Horizon announced their Merger of Equals in November of 2019 and in July of 2020, the legal merger was completed.  IBERIABANK and First Horizon remain committed to serving the needs of clients and the community. With local decision-making and leadership found throughout the footprint, the combined Company will continue to keep its focus on providing a high-quality banking experience.