Commercial Relationship Manager | Knoxville, TN

With over 20 years of banking experience, Richard Bettis delivers thoughtful, strategic guidance to businesses seeking commercial lending solutions. He has served in roles at Truist Bank, First Horizon, and various community banks before joining First Financial Bank. A Knoxville resident for the past 25 years, Richard is deeply committed to his community. He is a member of Northstar Church and the Big Orange Tip Off Club, serves as Vocational Chair for the Rotary Club of Farragut, sits on the Financial Committee at Fox Den Country Club, and is a Board Member of the Edge Foundation. He also trains leaders for nonprofit organizations and works closely with Northstar Church’s Next Generation Students. Richard holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management from Tusculum College. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickleball, golfing, and working out.