Experienced banking leader, Alabama native to lead Truist’s regional growth and client strategy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., [Nov. 10, 2026] – Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced that veteran banker Stephen Kersey, who has more than two decades of commercial and corporate banking experience, has been named Alabama regional president.
Kersey succeeds Katie Saez, who will continue to lead Truist’s Georgia region.
An Alabama native, Kersey will start his new role Nov. 16 and be based in Birmingham. He will lead Truist’s commercial and middle market banking teams to deepen client relationships, support business development and strengthen the bank’s presence across the state.
“Alabama is a dynamic market with tremendous opportunity to deepen relationships and grow alongside the businesses and communities we serve,” said Kerry Jessani, head of Commercial and Corporate Banking. “With Stephen leading the region, we’re well positioned to build on our momentum and bring more of Truist to clients across the state.”
Kersey most recently served as executive vice president and head of Corporate Banking for PNC Bank across North Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. He previously led PNC’s Corporate Banking business across Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. In that role, he established and developed a corporate banking team, expanded the company’s market presence and built new client relationships across the region.
“Stephen is a proven leader who brings extensive banking experience, strong relationships and a deep understanding of the Alabama market,” said Jodie Hughes, head of Commercial Banking at Truist. “His ability to build high-performing teams and help businesses grow makes him the right leader for this important market.”
Kersey earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and economics from Auburn University, and began his career in public service as a firefighter with the city of Auburn.
“I’m honored to join Truist and excited to lead Alabama, a place that has played such an important role in my life and career,” Kersey said. “Truist has a strong presence in the state and a clear commitment to helping businesses, teammates and communities thrive. I look forward to working alongside our talented team to serve clients, build new relationships and create meaningful growth.”
Truist Commercial and Corporate Banking combines the capabilities of a full-service financial institution with deep industry expertise and a relationship- and community-based model rooted in more than 150 years of history. Clients have access to sophisticated capital markets capabilities, specialized industry knowledge and the strength of a top-10 U.S. commercial bank, delivered through relationships focused on understanding their businesses, industries and communities.
About Truist
Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist has leading market share in many of the high-growth markets in the U.S. and offers a wide range of products and services through wholesale and consumer businesses, including consumer and small business banking, commercial and corporate banking, investment banking and capital markets, wealth management, payments, and specialized lending businesses. Truist is a top-10 commercial bank with total assets of $554 billion as of Sept 30, 2026. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Learn more at Truist.com.