TAMPA - SunTrust Banks Inc. named Allen Brinkman the new chairman, president, and CEO of SunTrust Banks, Tampa Bay. Prior to his most recent appointment, Brinkman served as a regional president and executive vice president for Wachovia.
Going forward, the 17-year banking industry veteran will also serve on the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp.'s executive committee, a release said.
Brinkman replaces Daniel Mahurin, who was recently promoted to president and CEO of SunTrust's Gulf Coast/North Florida division. Mahurin will oversee operations in Tampa Bay, North Florida and Southwest Florida in his new role.
SunTrust Banks Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta. As of Sept. 30, the bank managed $174.7 billion in total assets, and $120.3 billion in total deposits.