Pinnacle Financial Partners adds banking leaders in Thomasville

THOMASVILLE, Ga., July 30, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Raymond Thompson as market executive for Thomasville, Georgia, and Tina Ramsey as office leader of its Gateway office. Thompson will lead Pinnacle's commercial banking efforts and overall market strategy while Ramsey will oversee the Gateway office's retail banking operations and client experience. Janet Dean, previously retail market leader, has been promoted to area manager of client services to lead retail and small business banking across the entire region.

"Ray has spent his career building trusted relationships with business owners across this market, and his leadership will strengthen our ability to serve clients throughout South Georgia," said Ty Turner, regional president at Pinnacle Financial Partners. "Adding Ray as market executive, alongside Tina's leadership of our Gateway office, gives clients experienced local bankers who understand this community and are committed to helping people and businesses succeed."

Thompson brings more than 20 years of banking experience, most recently serving as market president for Ameris Bank's Big Bend and Northwest Florida region, where he led commercial banking across a six-county market from Thomasville to Panama City Beach. Before that, he served as commercial banking manager for Synovus in Thomasville and previously held market president and commercial banking leadership roles with Capital City Bank and Ameris. He works with middle-market and commercial clients while coordinating Pinnacle's full range of banking, treasury management, private banking, wealth management and other specialized financial services. Thompson earned his bachelor's degree from Florida State University and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University and the Florida School of Banking. He serves as chairman of the board for Thomas University and is active in Rotary International.

Ramsey joins Pinnacle from Ameris Bank, where she most recently served as branch manager. During her banking career, she has held leadership and client-facing roles including assistant branch manager, universal banker and teller. She has extensive experience in retail banking, business development, branch operations and team leadership. A Thomasville native, Ramsey will lead the Gateway office and help individuals, families and small businesses with their banking needs.

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.