Pinnacle Financial Partners announced March 19 it had added an area manager and seven other professionals to its Jacksonville operation, including two statewide banking leaders.
In a release, Pinnacle said Emily Dawkins joined the regional bank as area manager after serving as state president of Ameris Bank. Dawkins has more than 25 years of experience in relationship management and business leadership, the release said.
Five new financial advisers are:
• Curt Cunkle, formerly Florida banking president for EverBank. Cunkle has 40 years of leadership experience in business, commercial and retail banking, as well as commercial real estate lending.
• Chris Altamore, previously of Valley Bank, with experience in commercial banking and business development.
• Jack Baker, previously of SouthState Bank, with 18 years of experience in financial services and small-business banking.
• Kevin Cannon, who brings 30 years of experience in financial services, most recently with Ameris Bank.
• Tyler Griffin, a Small Business Administration banker most recently at SouthState Bank and Synovus Bank, which recently merged with Pinnacle.
Two more hires are:
• Reed Burchette, mortgage adviser, joined Pinnacle with experience in builder partnerships, physician loans and new home construction lending.
• Brenda Coleman, financial adviser assistant, most recently supported bankers and their clients at Wells Fargo during a 25-year career in retail and commercial banking.
“Jacksonville continues to grow, and our clients here deserve experienced bankers who understand this market and are committed to serving it well,” said Bryan Taylor, Jacksonville regional president for Pinnacle, in the release.
“Each of these new team members has built strong relationships in this community. They know the people and the businesses here, and they share our belief that banking works best when it’s personal, responsive and focused on long-term results.”
Pinnacle has offices in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. According to the release, the firm has $119 billion in assets after its 2026 merger with Synovus.