Long-serving Truist executives and Alex Bartlett, who have deep ties with the region, will take on new positions.
Charlotte, North Carolina, October 27th / PRNewswire / -- Truist Financial Corporation ( NYSE : TFC ) Today, it was announced that Alex Bartlett has been appointed as President of the Greater Washington and Maryland region. Bartlett is a senior leader within Truist and a native of Baltimore, bringing with him extensive experience in commercial banking as well as a deep understanding of the region to this position.
Truist, the person in charge of commercial and corporate banking, Kerry Jessani stated: "The greater Washington and Maryland areas are crucial regions for Truist. We have strong clients, excellent colleagues, and tremendous opportunities ahead. We are grateful for the leadership of T.J and the solid foundation he has laid, and we look forward to continuing this momentum under the leadership of Alex Bartlett."
Truist, the person in charge of commercial banking business, Jodie Hughes stated: " Alex has proven track record in building a strong team, deepening customer relationships, and driving growth in the Greater Washington and Maryland regions. His profound understanding of this market, collaborative leadership style, and commitment to customers and communities make him the ideal candidate to lead us as we continue to maintain a strong momentum in these areas."
Bartlett has recently served as the head of the mid-market division for the Greater Washington, Northern Virginia, and Maryland region at Truist. He is responsible for managing the mid-market business line and helps to provide customers in this region with various capabilities offered by Truist. He joined Truist in 2011 and has since held leadership roles focused on expanding the bank's influence in Baltimore, Washington, and Maryland.
In his new role, Bartlett will lead the regional commercial banking strategy for Truist in the Greater Washington and Maryland areas, with a focus on strengthening customer relationships, accelerating growth, and supporting the employees and communities in those markets.
Bartlett means: "Born and raised in Baltimore, this region is not just a market to me; it is my home. I am honored to take on this responsibility and continue to build upon the progress made by my colleagues throughout the region. There are tremendous opportunities in Greater Washington and Maryland. I look forward to working alongside the team to deepen our relationships, help clients achieve their goals, and have a positive impact on the communities we serve."
Before joining Truist, Bartlett held positions at M& T Bank, Merrill Lynch, and Wachovia. His experience covers commercial banking, government contracting, mid-sized markets, as well as banking services for non-profit organizations.
Bartlett has a long-standing connection with the Baltimore community. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors for The First Tee, of, and Greater Baltimore. Previously, he held positions on the board of directors for Kennedy Krieger Institute Foundation and Port Discovery Children. He holds a MBA degree from Loyola University Maryland.
About Truist
Truist Financial Corporation ( NYSE : TFC ) is a mission-driven financial services company dedicated to inspiring and building a better life and community. Truist is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and holds a leading market share in many high-growth markets in the United States. It provides a wide range of products and services through its wholesale and retail businesses, including consumer and small business banking, commercial and corporate banking, investment banking and capital markets, wealth management, payments, and specialized lending services. Truist is one of the top ten commercial banks in the United States, with total assets of $554 billion as of September 30, 2026. Truist Bank, FDIC is a member of the Equal Housing Lending Initiative. For more information, please visit Truist.com.
