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Josh Barnes takes over as Bank of America's Knoxville market president, succeeding Terry L. Cline, who retired earlier this year.
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- Josh Barnes appointed Knoxville Market President at Bank of America, succeeding retired Terry L. Cline
- Barnes joined Bank of America in Knoxville in 2012, moving into market leadership in 2024
- He retains his role as consumer investment market leader covering Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville
Why it matters: The appointment continues Bank of America's push to deepen client relationships and grow market share in the Knoxville region.
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Bank of America has named Josh Barnes as president of its Knoxville market. He succeeds Terry L. Cline, who retired earlier this year.
Barnes joined Bank of America in Knoxville in 2012 and moved into market leadership in 2024. In his new role, he will work to grow market share in the Knoxville market by building local connections and deepening client relationships across the company's eight lines of business.
Barnes will also continue in his existing position as consumer investment market leader for Bank of America and Merrill, covering Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville.
The appointment
Brian Moynihan, chair of the board and CEO of Bank of America, said Barnes's leadership and experience would ensure delivery of the bank's responsible growth strategy. Moynihan added that Barnes would continue to grow market share in Knoxville by bringing the full breadth of Bank of America's capabilities to local clients.
In his consumer investment market leader role, Barnes focuses on driving market growth, advancing strategic priorities, developing high-performing teams and strengthening collaboration across business lines.
Background
Since joining the bank in 2012, Barnes has held roles spanning consumer banking, small business, merchant services and wealth management. A native of East Tennessee, he attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor designation and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor certification. He is active in youth financial education and community engagement initiatives and coaches youth sports.
About the officer
Josh Barnes
| New post | Knoxville Market President, Bank of America |
|---|---|
| Previous post | Consumer Investment Market Leader, Bank of America and Merrill (Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville) |
| Education | University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) designation; Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) certification |
| Career so far | Barnes joined Bank of America in Knoxville in 2012, holding roles in consumer banking, small business, merchant services and wealth management. He moved into market leadership in 2024. |
