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Daniel K. Carter

President

Daniel has been with The Trust Company since 1995 and has led the development of the company’s infrastructure, management team and overall business growth. Through his leadership, the company has developed and executed a strategic plan, expanded to three East Tennessee offices and built a strong base for corporate retirement plans, wealth management and personal trusts. 

Daniel has been instrumental with succession planning for the company and committed to growing a diverse team of professionals that includes attorneys, CPAs, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals and individuals with vast experience across multiple financial specialties. He is known for his ability to listen, build consensus and help solve problems creatively. Daniel’s personal commitment to providing independent, objective advice builds lifelong relationships and financial success. 

Daniel is also dedicated to serving our community and has served in a leadership capacity with the organizations listed below.  

Current Positions

  • Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital (Board Chairman)
  • The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Gary W. Rollins College of Business (Advisory Board Member)
  • Association of Trust Organizations (Board Member and Past President)

 Previous Positions

  • The University of Tennessee, Finance Department (Advisory Council Member)
  • Knoxville Leadership Foundation (Board Member)
  • Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership (Board Member and Chairman of the Board)
  • The University of Tennessee Chancellor’s Associates (Member)
  • Leadership Knoxville (Class of 2009)
  • Salvation Army (Board Member)
  • Knoxville Estate Planning Council (Member)
  • Mayor’s Business Roundtable (Member)
  • Nucleus Knoxville (Member)
  • Alzheimer’s Association (Advisory Board Member)
  • Tennessee Valley Employee Benefit Council (Past President)
  • American Diabetes Association (Chairman of local Advisory Board)
  • Ijams Nature Center (Treasurer and Board Member)
  • United Way of Greater Knoxville (Business Team Leader)
  • Girl Scouts (Board Member)

Awards, Honors & Special Recognitions

  • Top Workplace Leadership Award (2017) 
  • Association of Trust Organizations, Member of the Year (2014) 
  • Knoxville News Sentinel 40 under 40 (2007) 
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