First Horizon Taps Four Local Experts for New Huntsville Advisory Board

First Horizon Bank has established the Huntsville Advisory Board, a new group aimed at guiding strategic planning, fostering business development, and strengthening community ties across Huntsville and the broader North Alabama region.

The board brings together a roster of prominent local leaders who will advise the bank on opportunities to advance the city’s business climate and deepen its community partnerships.

Ginger Harper, a veteran banking executive known for her philanthropic and civic involvement, will chair the board. Eric Sanders, First Horizon’s executive vice president and Huntsville market president, will serve as executive member.

Founding Advisory Board Members include:

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

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.

First Horizon said it plans to expand the board in 2026 and beyond to ensure broad, diverse representation within the region’s growing economy.