John Sharp
About John Sharp
John Sharp serves as Vice President at FirstBank, where he has worked since 2017, focusing on enhancing corporate banking services through personal relationships. He has a background in large corporate banking and holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Middle Tennessee State University.
Work at FirstBank
John Sharp has served as Vice President at FirstBank since 2017. He operates from the bank's office located at 211 Commerce Street, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37201. In his role, he leverages his personal relationship experience to enhance corporate banking services, focusing on delivering tailored financial solutions to clients.
Previous Experience at Union Planters Bank
Before joining FirstBank, John Sharp worked at Union Planters Bank as Senior Vice President in Large Corporate Banking from 2001 to 2003. During his two-year tenure in Nashville, Tennessee, he gained valuable insights and skills in managing large corporate accounts and financial services.
Education and Expertise
John Sharp holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Technology from the United States Naval Academy, where he studied from 1973 to 1977. He furthered his education at Middle Tennessee State University, earning a Master of Business Administration in Financial Economics between 2001 and 2005. His educational background supports his extensive experience in financial structuring and corporate banking.
Financial Structuring and Value Creation
John Sharp has extensive experience in creative financial structuring, which allows him to meet the diverse needs of companies and their stakeholders. He collaborates with company owners, sponsors, and management to create financial value through the resources available at FirstBank.