First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or “First Horizon”) announced on October 15, 2025 the formation of the Huntsville Advisory Board, designed to support strategic planning, business development, and deepen community involvement throughout the Huntsville and the North Alabama market. The Board will serve as an invaluable resource, uniting respected local leaders who will collaborate to help advance Huntsville’s business environment and strengthen community partnerships.
Leadership of the new Advisory Board as Advisory 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, will serve as Executive Member.
Bill Roark has been named one of the Founding Advisory Board Members, along with Bruce Summerville, Dr. John Waples, and Frank Williams.
Bill Roark is Co-Founder, Torch Technologies, Inc., Founder & Executive Chairman of the Board, Starfish Holdings, and Founder & CEO, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC
These distinguished professionals bring decades of expertise across key Huntsville industries, including government contracting, commercial real estate, automotive, healthcare, commercial and industrial distribution and philanthropy.
