Brandon Burton joins FirstBank as Business Development Officer/Relationship Manager
Published February 17, 2023; 2:32 p.m.

	Brandon Burton

KNOXVILLE -- Brandon Burton has joined FirstBank’s Knoxville team as a Relationship Manager working out of the downtown Knoxville office. In his new role, Burton will be responsible for helping families and small businesses achieve their financial goals while building longstanding community relationships.

“FirstBank exemplifies what I love about banking. This is a local bank with local leadership and we are dedicated to meeting the financial needs of our neighbors,” said Burton. “As a Business Development Officer, I look forward to supporting the local businesses of Knoxville, contributing to our customers’ financial growth, and giving back to our community on a daily basis.”

Burton has 22 years of banking experience and most recently worked at another financial institution as a Branch Manager, overseeing Middle and East Tennessee. Burton graduated from Tennessee Technological University, where he earned his MBA in Business Administration.

“Brandon’s experience working within the East Tennessee market paired with his ties to the community make him an ideal addition to our FirstBank team,” said Brent Ball, Knoxville Market President. “Brandon is committed to supporting families and small businesses through their financial journey, so I am confident he will thrive within FirstBank’s community-focused approach.”

Burton is a longtime Knoxville resident. He is an active member of the community and is currently the State of Tennessee Treasurer for Bethany Christian Services a board member of the North Knoxville Business and Professional Association, a mentor with tnAchieves, a member of Halls Business and Professional Association, and Sevier Heights Baptist Church. In his free time, Burton enjoys spending time with his wife and sons, playing golf, supporting his boys’ athletic teams, and cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers.

FirstBank, a wholly owned subsidiary of FB Financial Corporation (NYSE: FBK), has approximately $12.8 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 82 full-service branches across Tennessee, South Central Kentucky, Alabama and North Georgia along with mortgage offices throughout the Southeast.