First Horizon Bank has announced that David King has joined their 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.