Stanton Brown ’14 has been named to Color magazine’s Power 40 Under 40 list, which features exceptional young professionals of color who are reshaping industries, igniting change, and inspiring a new era of leadership.
Candidates were nominated by their organizations for demonstrating leadership in their chosen field as well as their involvement in the community.
Brown is a relationship manager for the asset-based lending division of First Horizon Bank. He and his team help businesses navigate financial challenges through specialized lending solutions. As co-chair of the organization’s Black Inclusion Guild (BIG) associate resource group, he has successfully grown membership at one of the fastest rates within the company while significantly increasing members' engagement, according to a First Horizon news release. “I am proud Stanton was recognized for his efforts within our company and our communities," said Todd Jones, First Horizon head of specialty lending and internal consulting.
Brown serves on the boards of the New Ballet Ensemble and School and BRIDGES Foundation, as well as the Rhodes Alumni Association Executive board. He is a volunteer for United Way and Junior Achievement.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in business and commerce from Rhodes in 2014, Brown worked at Shoemaker Financial as a financial advisor. He began working at First Horizon in 2016.