PR Newswire·Jul 17, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Catherine Wood Promoted to Head of Commercial Banking Strategy for First Horizon Bank

First Horizon Bank announced the promotion of Catherine Wood to Senior Vice President & Head of Commercial Banking Strategy on July 17, 2026.
Wood, a Raleigh-based leader with over 15 years of service, will lead corporate multi-year strategy focusing on high-impact AI & technology opportunities in commercial onboarding, origination, underwriting, & servicing.
Her new responsibilities include oversight of commercial client experience, portfolio management, & SBA lending.
Samuel Erwin, Director of Regional Banking, cited Wood's strong leadership, industry knowledge, & relationship-building skills as key factors in her well-deserved promotion.
Prior to this role, Wood served as Head of Commercial Portfolio Management & previously led teams of commercial & corporate portfolio managers across North Carolina & Virginia.
Wood previously held the position of Credit Administration Manager for TrustAtlantic Bank before its 2015 acquisition by First Horizon Bank.
Wood maintains community dedication through a financial literacy program for children ages 5-12 at The Daniel Center for Math and Science in Raleigh & her former role as President of the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels of Wake County.
First Horizon Corp. reported $84.4 billion in assets as of June 30, 2026, operates in 12 southern states, & is headquartered in Memphis, TN.