Josh Hopkins
About Josh Hopkins
Josh Hopkins serves as the Vice President Senior Relationship Manager at FirstBank in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in commercial lending and client services, having held various senior positions in the banking sector since 2006.
Work at FirstBank
Josh Hopkins has served as Vice President Senior Relationship Manager at FirstBank since 2020. In this role, he focuses on managing and expanding business relationships within the Knoxville, Tennessee area. His responsibilities include offering a comprehensive range of commercial loan and deposit services, as well as non-credit services to both existing and prospective business clients.
Previous Experience in Banking
Prior to his current position, Josh Hopkins held several key roles in the banking sector. He worked at CapitalMark Bank & Trust, now known as Pinnacle Bank, as Vice President - Director of Client Services from 2014 to 2016. He also served as Senior Vice President Financial Advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners for one year in 2016 to 2017. His experience includes a role as Senior Vice President Commercial Lending at TNBANK from 2017 to 2020 and as a Senior Business Services Officer at Y-12 Federal Credit Union in 2014.
Expertise in Commercial Lending
Josh Hopkins possesses extensive expertise in managing and expanding business relationships, particularly within the Knoxville and East Tennessee Commercial Real Estate and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) markets. He analyzes financial and related data to evaluate the creditworthiness of loan applicants and the merits of loan requests, ensuring informed lending decisions.
Education and Qualifications
Josh Hopkins studied at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Marketing. His educational background spans from 1985 to 1990, providing him with foundational knowledge that supports his career in banking and finance.