Memphis, Tennessee-based First Horizon National Corp., the holding company for First Horizon Bank, announced that Key Coker has joined the company as Dallas/Fort Worth market president. He is a Dallas-based chief executive with more than 35 years of banking experience, most recently serving as the Dallas CEO of BBVA. During his career, he has built and led numerous finance teams in various verticals for top international and U.S. banks with responsibility for Dallas, North Texas and East Texas markets. Coker’s experience includes corporate, middle-market, global, business banking and wealth.

“[Key’s] extraordinary experience and strong connectivity will help us capitalize on the incredible client opportunities available in the dynamic Dallas and Fort Worth markets,” says Bryan Jordan, First Horizon president and CEO.

Coker graduated with honors from the University of Texas–Austin with a BBA degree in finance. His leadership in the community is evidenced by his active involvement as a board member and chair of many local organizations, including Boys & Girls Clubs, the American Heart Association, Dallas Symphony Association, Dallas Citizens Council, Habitat for Humanity, North Texas Food Bank, Junior Achievement and Better Business Bureau.

“Key is the perfect leader to expand our D/FW presence,” says Karl Hoefer, regional president of Texas and Louisiana for IberiaBank/First Horizon National Corp. “Under his leadership and based on his longevity in the industry and the market, we will be able to advance our plans to add talent and broaden our client base.”

IberiaBank and First Horizon Bank recently merged and will soon operate as First Horizon Bank in Texas and other markets across the U.S. The combination of the two companies creates a full-service, $85 billion regional bank, operating in 12 states with more than 130 years in the banking industry.

“I’m thrilled to be joining IberiaBank/First Horizon during this exciting time in the company’s history,” Coker says. “I was attracted by the opportunities created by the newly combined organization and, specifically, their growth strategy and commitment to the Dallas/Fort Worth market.”