Firm hires 74 experienced revenue producers in 2Q26, bringing year-to-date total to 124

Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE:PNFP) added 74 experienced revenue-producing team members during the second quarter of 2026, bringing its year-to-date total to 124 against a goal of 225-250 for the year. This success is another milestone as the firm continues to execute its long-standing growth strategy following its merger with Synovus Financial Corp. in January.

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Pinnacle team members celebrate orientation, where they are brought together as a team and inculcated into the Pinnacle culture.

These new team members average approximately 20 years of financial services experience and are nearly evenly split between what were core markets for Synovus and Pinnacle. They include former market presidents, regional executives and specialized banking leaders across commercial banking, treasury management, wealth management, specialty lending and more. The additions strengthen Pinnacle’s presence in many of its highest-opportunity markets like Florida, Atlanta and the National Capital Region while expanding the firm’s ability to serve larger and more sophisticated clients.

"For years, the most talented financial professionals have come to Pinnacle because they want a better way to serve their clients," said Kevin Blair, president and chief executive officer. "Today they can do that with broader capabilities, deeper specialty expertise and one of the best banking platforms in the country. That's helping us attract exceptional people who want to build lasting client relationships and make decisions close to the communities they serve. The best bankers in the industry are choosing Pinnacle because they want to be part of what we're building."

Among the experienced professionals joining Pinnacle during the quarter are:

Michael McClanahan | Orlando, Fla.

McClanahan joins as Orlando regional president with more than 40 years of banking leadership experience in Central Florida. He previously served as Central Florida market president for BankUnited and earlier founded Orange Bank of Florida, positioning him to lead one of Pinnacle’s highest-growth markets and continue expanding the firm’s presence in the region.

Jay Dale | Chattanooga, Tenn.

Dale joins Pinnacle’s local leadership team as a 32-year banking veteran and former market president for First Horizon in Chattanooga. He will help lead a commercial banking team while continuing to serve businesses and their owners throughout Southeast Tennessee.

Martee Moseley | Auburn, Ala.

Moseley joins as financial advisor and market executive to establish Pinnacle’s first office in Auburn. A former market president for MAX Credit Union with more than 26 years of experience, she has built deep relationships throughout East Alabama and will lead the firm’s expansion into one of the state’s fastest-growing communities.

Shane White | Birmingham, Ala.

White joins as senior manager of residential construction lending, bringing more than 35 years of specialized experience developing and leading construction-to-permanent lending programs. He previously directed construction permanent lending for Cadence Bank and strengthens Pinnacle’s ability to serve builders, developers and homebuyers in its footprint.

Cindy Finley | Atlanta

Finley joins as executive director of treasury and payments with 25 years of experience leading treasury management sales organizations. Most recently with Cadence Bank, she brings extensive expertise in payments, treasury management and liquidity solutions for commercial clients.

Debbie Booth | Pensacola, Fla.

Booth joins as a private wealth advisor with more than 30 years of experience serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. She previously served with Morgan Stanley and earlier held private banking and leadership roles with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch.

Robert Ward | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Ward joins as a private wealth management manager after serving with Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He brings 25 years of wealth management experience serving affluent individuals and families throughout South Florida.

Warren Anderson | Jacksonville, Fla.

Anderson joins Pinnacle’s Dealer Finance team as a financial advisor with more than 30 years of commercial finance experience. Most recently with Santander Bank, he previously held leadership roles with JPMorgan Chase and BBVA Compass serving commercial clients across multiple states.

Juliana Chaidez | Atlanta

Chaidez joins as a financial advisor focused on private wealth with more than 17 years of experience serving affluent families, business owners and high-net-worth clients. She previously served with First Citizens Bank and brings specialized expertise in wealth management, financial planning and private banking.

Eric Maust | Atlanta

Maust joins as a financial advisor serving commercial clients after spending much of his career with JPMorgan Chase. He brings 16 years of experience helping growing businesses align commercial banking, treasury management and broader financial strategies.

Linda Crumbley | Atlanta

Crumbley joins as a financial advisor with more than 15 years of banking and business development experience. Most recently with Ameris Bank, she has built strong commercial relationships throughout the Atlanta market.

Donny Duarte | Coral Gables, Fla.

Duarte joins Pinnacle’s commercial real estate team as a financial advisor with 18 years of banking experience. He most recently served with Seacoast Bank and previously held commercial banking roles with Truist, Florida Bank and Regions Bank.

Bob Quinn | Orlando, Fla.

Quinn joins the firm’s equipment finance team with decades of experience in equipment leasing and commercial finance. He has led specialty finance businesses serving commercial, municipal, education and nonprofit clients throughout Florida and previously founded his own equipment finance company.

Mark Menkis | National Capital Region

Menkis joins as a financial advisor with more than 25 years of commercial lending, business banking and regional leadership experience. Most recently serving in senior leadership roles at Truist, he will help expand Pinnacle’s commercial banking presence across the National Capital Region.

Marquise Sheehy | National Capital Region

Sheehy joins Pinnacle’s trust and wealth management team as a portfolio manager. He brings more than a decade of experience advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, most recently with TIAA Trust.

About Pinnacle Financial Partners

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. ("Pinnacle") is a $123 billion asset regional bank which provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services for commercial and consumer clients who want a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm joined forces with Synovus Financial Corp. in 2026, bringing together more than 160 years of combined banking service. Pinnacle is the largest bank headquartered in Tennessee and the largest bank holding company headquartered in Georgia. The firm is No. 1 in deposit market share* in the Nashville MSA and No. 4 in the Atlanta MSA with offices in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland.

Pinnacle is an employer of choice for financial services professionals. The firm is No. 12 in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026, its 10th consecutive appearance. Pinnacle was also recognized by American Banker as No. 4 among America’s Best Banks to Work For in 2025, its 13th consecutive year on the list, and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Learn more about Pinnacle at PNFP.com.

*As of June 30, 2025, according to FDIC data.

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