Pinnacle Financial Partners 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.
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.
- Jay Dale | Chattanooga, Tenn.
- Martee Moseley | Auburn, Ala.
- Shane White | Birmingham, Ala.
- Cindy Finley | Atlanta
- Debbie Booth | Pensacola, Fla.
- Robert Ward | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- Warren Anderson | Jacksonville, Fla.
- Juliana Chaidez | Atlanta
- Eric Maust | Atlanta
- Linda Crumbley | Atlanta
- Donny Duarte | Coral Gables, Fla.
- Bob Quinn | Orlando, Fla.
- Mark Menkis | National Capital Region
- Marquise Sheehy | National Capital Region