First Horizon Bank Announces David King has joined the Huntsville Advisory Board

 
Huntsville, AL – February 12, 2026 - First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or “First Horizon”) is pleased to announce that David King has joined our Huntsville Advisory Board.  David is currently the Chairman of the Board of Applied Aerospace & Defense.

David is a board member, advisor, and consultant to multiple companies and organizations across the aerospace, defense, innovation, and engineering sectors. He brings deep experience in corporate governance, strategic oversight, risk management, and executive leadership, informed by nearly four decades in senior operating roles.

He currently serves on the boards of several private companies, Alabama Innovation Corporation, and advises academic and research institutions including the University of South Carolina College of Engineering and the UAH President’s Advisory Council.

Prior to his board service, David served as President of the Dynetics Group at Leidos and as CEO of Dynetics, where he led the company through significant growth and its acquisition by Leidos. Earlier in his career, he spent 25 years with NASA, retiring as Center Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center, and is a former Space Shuttle Launch Director.

King is an AIAA Fellow and recipient of numerous national honors for leadership and service, including receiving the National Space Trophy for his leadership following the Columbia Accident. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of South Carolina and a master’s degree in business administration.

David joins these distinguished current board members in the newly formed Huntsville Advisory Board.
 

• Bill Roark, Co-Founder, Torch Technologies, Inc., Founder & Executive Chairman of the Board, Starfish Holdings, and Founder & CEO, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC
• Bruce Summerville, CEO, Inline Lighting & Electric Supply Co.
• Dr. John Waples, Managing Partner & MD, Clearview Cancer Institute
• Frank Williams, Executive Manager & Managing Partner, Landers McLarty Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Landers McLarty Subaru and Subaru of Gallatin

 
The Huntsville Advisory Board is designed to support strategic planning, business development, and deepen community involvement throughout the Huntsville and the North Alabama market. The Board Chairman is Ginger Harper, a veteran banking executive and recognized leader in philanthropic and community efforts. Eric Sanders, Executive Vice President and Huntsville Market President, serves as the Executive Board Member.
 
About First Horizon
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $83.9 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states concentrated in the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.