Jerry Prejean

Jerry Prejean has worked in the financial services industry since 1993, building a career in banking focused on wealth management and private client relationship management. He brings 28 years of experience in banking to his current role as Acadiana Market President for First Horizon Bank. Prejean earned his Bachelor of Science degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana. As Market President, he guides regional banking strategy and serves as a commentator on economic conditions across the Acadiana region.

Career History

• Senior Vice President and Private Client Group Manager, IBERIABANK (head of private banking team since 2002)
• Experience at Bank One, Louisiana, NA
• Acadiana Market President, First Horizon Bank (current)

Prejean served as 2024 Chair of One Acadiana, the regional chamber of commerce and economic development organization for the nine-parish Acadiana region. He is Past Chair of AMIkids Inc., a national nonprofit organization serving troubled youth, and Chair-Elect of Moncus Park, while maintaining past board memberships. Prejean also serves as an Executive Committee Member of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation.

Prejean was named national board chair for AMIkids Inc., a nationally recognized nonprofit that transforms troubled youth into responsible community members, demonstrating deep involvement in youth development initiatives. He has also been involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana, Lafayette Central Park, and the Community Foundation of Acadiana. As Acadiana Market President for IBERIABANK, Prejean championed a $2 million gift to Louisiana Athletics for Cajun Field renovation.

What Prejean could bring to his role as Acadiana Market President at First Horizon Bank: With over three decades of banking experience, expertise in high-net-worth private client management, and established leadership in regional economic development, Prejean brings institutional knowledge of the Acadiana market combined with proven ability to expand banking services across diverse sectors including commercial, retail, and wealth management. His deep community integration and track record of leveraging banking relationships to support institutional and nonprofit initiatives positions him to drive market growth while strengthening First Horizon's regional presence.