Kimberly Phegley

Kimberly Phegley joined FirstBank in 2017 and currently serves as the company’s Chief Audit Executive. As Chief Audit Executive Kimberly Phegley is responsible for leading and managing an effective, risk-based audit strategy for all the bank’s businesses and corporate functions.

Phegley’s new role immerses her within the internal audit team and leaders across the bank. FirstBank’s internal audit endeavors to provide independent assurance that the bank’s risk management, governance, and internal controls are operating effectively, positioning the bank as a vital organization contributing to the community through customer service, employment, financial stability, community service, and donations. Before joining FirstBank in 2017, Phegley led internal audit at another organization for 13 years, giving her a total of 24 years of external and internal audit experience.

Phegley has a passion for serving the community and has consistently been involved with several organizations including her role as a board member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, the Nashville chapter president of Financial Executives International, Tennessee Society of CPAs, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.