Truist Financial Corporation Appoints Charles Alston to Lead New HHG Banking Team
On June 16, 2025, Truist Financial Corporation, a prominent player in the banking sector, made a significant announcement regarding its strategic expansion in specialized banking services. The company has appointed Charles Alston as the head of its newly formed Nonprofit Hospitals, Higher Education, and Government (HHG) banking team. Alston's extensive experience and recognized leadership skills are set to bolster Truist's efforts to deepen client relationships and foster growth within these essential sectors.
The HHG banking team is part of Truist's Specialized Industries division, which operates within the broader framework of its Commercial and Corporate Banking business. This team will cater to over 1,000 clients, including nonprofit hospitals, higher education institutions, and various government entities. The focus is on delivering customized strategic financial advice, along with comprehensive financial solutions designed to address the intricate needs of their clientele. These solutions encompass public finance, trading services, payments, and cash management.
Jason Cagle, the head of Specialized Industries at Truist, expressed strong confidence in Alston's capabilities. ‘Charles is a proven leader with a deep understanding of these sectors. He has an impressive history of building successful teams that are both innovative and customer-focused,’ he remarked. The formation of the HHG team might be new, but it is worth noting that Truist has long provided services to nonprofit and government clients for several decades. With Alston at the helm, the expectation is that the team will further accelerate growth across the nation.
Alston boasts over 30 years of experience in financial services, with the last 20 years dedicated to serving the healthcare, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. Before joining Truist, he was a market executive for Bank of America’s Healthcare, Higher Education, and Not-for-Profit division, specifically covering the Southeastern United States. His rich background includes areas such as treasury management, credit products, relationship management, and strategic industry planning. Notably, he has contributed to academia as a member and former chair of the Health Management and Policy Advisory Board at the University of Miami Herbert Business School from 2011 to 2021.
With an educational foundation anchored in a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Alston also holds membership in several prestigious professional organizations such as the Association of Financial Professionals and the Healthcare Financial Management Association. He has earned the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation from AFP and holds various securities licenses.
Alston will be based in Jacksonville, Florida, while reporting directly to Cagle, who previously took on his role earlier in the year. The HHG initiative is one among several specialized practices aimed at delivering tailored financial solutions in diverse operational fields, which additionally include areas such as Dealer Services, Senior Care, and Trustee Management.
Truist Financial Corporation emphasizes a purpose-driven approach, aspiring to inspire and foster better lives and communities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company has established a strong market presence, particularly in high-growth U.S. markets. It provides a wide array of financial services across various sectors including commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, and specialized lending. As of March 31, 2025, Truist is recognized as a top ten commercial bank with total assets amounting to approximately $536 billion. Members of the public can explore further details about the company by visiting Truist.com.