The Trust Company of Tennessee has hired Taryn Higgins as a trust operations specialist, based in the firm’s Knoxville office.
Founded in 1987 and with offices in Knoxville, Chattanooga and the Tri-Cities, The Trust Company of Tennessee currently has more than $4 billion under management. The firm helps individuals, families, business owners and nonprofits make better financial decisions through wealth management, personal investment strategy, corporate retirement plans, estate planning and personal trust services.
“We welcome Taryn to our expanding Knoxville team,” said Daniel Carter, president of The Trust Company of Tennessee. “Her attention to detail and experience in project coordination and client management will support our full team as we help clients make sound financial decisions.”
Higgins earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Appalachian State University. She previously served as a new customer implementation coordinator for McKesson Corporation in Irving, Texas, a wholesaler for health care supplies, and a team leader at Chewy.com, an online pet store known for outstanding customer service.
She and her fiancée, Cole, live with their kittens, Ruby and Pearl, and nine pet land snails. She enjoys traveling, outdoor adventures such as skydiving, singing and knitting.