Tripp Thurston

Tripp Thurston is an accomplished banking executive with extensive experience in commercial banking and operational leadership. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at FLYING Finance since August 2024, Tripp previously held the position of Senior Vice President and Market Executive at First Citizens Bank from 2023 to 2024, where market growth exceeded 50% in under 18 months and profitability increased more than fivefold. Tripp's earlier tenure includes roles such as First Vice President at Cadence Bank, focusing on growth in various financing sectors, and Vice President at Atlantic Capital Bank, specializing in credit risk management and underwriting for commercial banking solutions. Other notable positions include Commercial Relationship Manager at SunTrust and roles in asset-based lending and special assets at FSG Bank. Tripp holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and has completed training at NYU Stern School of Business.