First National Bank Hires Dawn Bynum as Raleigh-Durham Business Banking Leader

First National Bank, the primary subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, has appointed Dawn Bynum as senior vice president and business banking team leader for the Raleigh-Durham region. Based in Raleigh, Bynum will oversee a team dedicated to providing specialized financial services, including cash flow solutions and credit options, to clients across the Research Triangle area. This strategic hire underscores the bank's commitment to expanding its commercial presence in the North Carolina market by leveraging experienced local leadership.

First National Bank has named Dawn Bynum as its new senior vice president and business banking team leader for the Raleigh-Durham region. In this capacity, Bynum is tasked with managing a team that delivers a comprehensive suite of business products and services to clients in Raleigh, Durham, and the surrounding counties. Her responsibilities include providing tailored cash flow solutions, financing, and credit options designed to support the growth and operational needs of regional businesses.

Bynum joins First National Bank with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, most recently serving as a senior vice president and financial advisor with Pinnacle Bank. She holds both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Within FNB’s cross-functional model, she will act as a bridge for clients to access integrated commercial and personal financial offerings, including treasury management, international banking, mezzanine finance, and private banking through collaborative internal partnerships.

F.N.B. Corporation, the Pittsburgh-based parent company of First National Bank, maintains nearly $51 billion in total assets and operates more than 350 banking offices across seven states and the District of Columbia. The company’s commercial banking division provides a broad range of solutions such as investment real estate financing, capital markets, and equipment financing. The addition of Bynum is part of FNB’s broader strategy to strengthen its footprint in major metropolitan areas like Raleigh and Durham, where it competes as a diversified financial services provider.

The bank's ability to attract veteran talent like Bynum is supported by its recognized corporate culture, which includes six consecutive Top Workplace USA designations. FNB’s market coverage in North Carolina specifically targets the Piedmont Triad and the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham corridors, positioning the institution to capture growth in these high-activity commercial hubs. By integrating Bynum’s local expertise with FNB’s suite of corporate and small business banking tools, the firm aims to deepen its relationship with mid-market and small business clients in the region.