M. Terry Turner

Founder and Chairman

Terry Turner was one of the founders of Pinnacle and is chair of the board of directors. Turner is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology where he received his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management in 1976. Following his graduation, Turner worked for Arthur Andersen & Company as a consultant in Atlanta, Georgia, and joined one of his clients, Park National Bank in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1979 where he held various management positions. In 1985, Turner joined First American National Bank in Nashville, Tennessee, as a result of its acquisition of Park National Bank. Turner served from January 1994 until November 1998 as president of the General Bank of First American National Bank. From November 1998 until October 1999, he served as president of the Investment Services Group of First American Corporation. His banking career at First American in Nashville covered 14 years, and entailed executive level responsibilities for almost all aspects of its banking, trust, and investment operations.

During Turner’s time in Nashville, he has served as chairman of the board of the Nashville Sports Council, chairman of the board of trustees for Brentwood Academy, advisory board chairman for the Salvation Army, vice chairman for the Southern Baptist Foundation, member of the board of trustees of Belmont University, member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Nashville branch), and a member of the board of governors of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. He is an active member of the Chief Executive’s Organization and the World President’s Organization. Turner is also a member of numerous local clubs and organizations including Leadership Nashville.

Turner’s extensive banking experience and his experience managing the day-to-day operations of the Company’s business provide the Board with knowledge and insight into Pinnacle’s operations. Additionally, his active involvement with the firm since its inception provides the Board with invaluable institutional knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of Pinnacle’s mission.