Tripp Thurston

Tripp Thurston is an experienced banking professional currently serving as an In-House Banker at Firecrown and the Chief Operating Officer at FLYING Finance since August 2024. Previous roles include Senior Vice President and Market Executive at First Citizens Bank, where significant market growth and profitability enhancements were achieved. At Cadence Bank, Tripp held the position of First Vice President in Commercial Banking, focusing on growth-oriented financial solutions. Tripp's earlier experience includes positions at Atlantic Capital Bank, FSG Bank, and SunTrust, where a strong emphasis was placed on risk management, commercial lending, and client relationship development. Tripp holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, along with additional education from NYU Stern School of Business.