Tripp Thurston

Tripp Thurston is a seasoned finance executive currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at FLYING Finance since August 2024. With previous experience as Senior Vice President and Market Executive at First Citizens Bank, Tripp successfully grew market share by over 50% within 18 months while significantly increasing profitability. Prior roles include First Vice President of Commercial Banking at Cadence Bank, where a focus on growth-oriented banking services was maintained, and VP and Corporate Credit Risk Officer at Atlantic Capital Bank, overseeing underwriting and risk management. Tripp's earlier experience includes managing commercial relationships at SunTrust and contributing to the launch of an Asset Based Lending division at FSG Bank. Educational credentials include an MBA and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, along with studies at NYU Stern School of Business.