FirstBank strengthens its board of directors
with the addition of respected healthcare veteran
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- FirstBank today announced that Milton Johnson, former Chairman and CEO of HCA
Healthcare, has been appointed to the board of directors of the
bank and FB Financial Corporation, its holding company.
A prominent figure across the healthcare industry, Johnson had a
37-year tenure at HCA and served in various financial and senior
management positions before retiring as Chairman of the Board in
2019. HCA is one of the largest healthcare providers in the U.S.,
with 186 hospitals and approximately 2,400 sites of care in 20
states and the UK.
"Milton brings to our board of directors a wealth of knowledge
and a track record of success through his decades of leadership,"
said Chris Holmes, President and
CEO. "His involvement will be instrumental in shaping the strategic
direction of the bank's growth and success."
Throughout his professional career, Johnson has served with
various organizations and boards. He is currently the Chair of the
Belmont University Board of Trustees,
his alma mater, and has also served on the board's executive
committee and academic affairs committee. Additionally, Johnson is
past chairman of the board of the Nashville Health Care Council and
past chairman of the board of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.
"FirstBank is a leading community bank with a reputation of
excellence in this field, and it's my privilege to serve on the
board," said Johnson. "I look forward to collaborating with other
board members as we navigate the financial landscape, foster
growth, and maintain a strong connection to the local
community."
Johnson's appointment will be effective March 1, 2024.
About FirstBank
FirstBank, a wholly owned subsidiary of FB Financial Corporation
(NYSE: FBK), has approximately $12.6
billion in total assets, ranking it in the top 3% of all
U.S. commercial banks. Since 1906, local banking has remained at
the forefront of FirstBank's approach to serving businesses,
families, and individuals within the communities it calls home.
FirstBank is headquartered in Nashville,
Tennessee, and has 81 full-service branches across
Tennessee, South Central Kentucky,
Alabama and North Georgia along with mortgage offices
throughout the Southeast.
Contact: Staci
Kirpach, Staci.Kirpach@FinnPartners.com
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