FirstSun Capital Bancorp has completed its all-stock merger with First Foundation Inc., marking a significant expansion of its banking and wealth management footprint across the United States.
The transaction also included the merger of First Foundation Bank into Sunflower Bank, N.A., with Sunflower Bank continuing as the surviving institution. The combined organization strengthens FirstSun’s presence across multiple high-growth markets and enhances its ability to serve personal, business, and wealth management clients.
Following the deal, FirstSun reported pro forma totals of approximately $20.4 billion in assets, $13.8 billion in loans, and $16.4 billion in deposits as of December 31, 2025, prior to planned balance sheet adjustments related to the integration.
As part of the leadership transition, former First Foundation CEO Thomas C. Shafer has joined FirstSun as Executive Vice Chairman and a member of the board. Several former First Foundation directors, including Sam Edelson, Henchy R. Enden, Benjamin Mackovak, and C. Allen Parker, have also been appointed to the board, reflecting a blended governance structure.
The merger is positioned as a transformational step for FirstSun, accelerating its long-term growth strategy and establishing a larger regional banking platform with expanded capabilities across ten states and mortgage services in 44 states.
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“We are thrilled to welcome the customers and team members from First Foundation to FirstSun and Sunflower Bank. This merger marks a transformational milestone for FirstSun, accelerating our growth strategy and creating a premier regional bank with a powerful footprint across some of the most dynamic markets in the country.”
Mollie Hale Carter, Executive Chairman of FirstSun Capital Bancorp and Sunflower Bank
