Mrs. Frist, in addition to her business affiliations, is a prominent Nashville civic leader and recognized philanthropist. Frist Capital Partners, based in Nashville, Tenn., invests in equities, real estate and venture capital. Frisco Inc., also Nashville-based, is an investment corporation. Mrs. Frist currently serves on the Board of SunTrust's Nashville banking unit, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, the Tennessee Performing Arts Foundation and Ensworth School. Mrs. Frist is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Frist Foundation. SunTrust Banks, Inc. is among the ten largest banking organizations in the United States. The company provides a wide range of financial services through more than 1,100 branches in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Its primary businesses include traditional deposit and credit services as well as trust and investment services. Through various subsidiaries the Company provides credit cards, mortgage banking, insurance, brokerage and investment services.