John Daniel

John Daniel is a veteran HR executive with deep experience in leading people and creating a positive company culture. He is a recognized thought leader and speaks at various organizations on culture, leadership, human behavior, and change management. After forty-seven years in the banking industry, John retired in 2021-his most recent executive role having served as chief human resources officer at First Horizon Bank. He is a recipient of the 2020 James House Williamson Award for his contributions in advancing the HR profession. In 2022, John was a fellow at Harvard University, studying social impact strategies as part of the Advanced Leadership Initiative. He is a social entrepreneur and owner of Bluff City Pickleball Club in Bartlett, TN-its mission to promote health, wellbeing, and social engagement. John is active in his community and serves on the boards of the United Way of the Mid-South, Seeding Success, First 8, The Center for Transforming Communities, and River City Capital. A heart-transplant recipient, John and his wife, Leslie, were honored in 2022 with the Living Heart Award by the American Heart Association for their contributions to the AHA.