Eric Anderson Joins Pinnacle Financial Partners to Build and Lead Government Banking Program

Veteran banking leader Eric Anderson has joined Pinnacle Financial Partners as the firm’s government banking program manager, bringing 20 years of highly specialized experience to the firm. He is based in Knoxville, TN, at the firm’s Northshore office and will build a firmwide program to serve local, state and federal governments entities with Pinnacle’s brand of distinctive service and effective advice.

“We’re very fortunate that Eric chose to bring his strong track record and passion for this specialized field of finance to Pinnacle so we can expand the key services we provide for our clients,” said Rick Arthur, executive vice president of consumer and small business for the firm. “With his expertise, Pinnacle can become the premier banking institution for municipalities in the Southeast. Eric is the latest example of the level of talent drawn to our culture and model of client service. He is a tremendous leader and a great fit for our firm.”

Anderson comes from Truist, where he served as a commercial middle market relationship manager on the government and not-for-profit banking team. Prior roles include commercial banking team leader at First Citizens Bank and business banking officer at AmSouth Bank. Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Tennessee. He also served in the United States Air Force as an aerospace propulsion journeyman.

“We have an incredible opportunity to build a program that will better serve government entities who serve the communities where we live and work.” said Anderson. “Pinnacle has supported this segment for many years. As we build a dedicated and specialized team focused on this client base, I am confident our firm will be uniquely positioned for success. Our combination of exceptional service and an advisory-based delivery model are our key differentiators.”

Pinnacle Financial Partners provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services designed for businesses and their owners and individuals interested in a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm is the No. 1 bank in the Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin MSA, according to 2022 deposit data from the FDIC, is listed by Forbes among the top 25 banks in the nation and earned a spot on the 2022 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S., its sixth consecutive appearance. American Banker recognized Pinnacle as one of America’s Best Banks to Work For nine years in a row and No. 1 among banks with more than $11 billion in assets in 2021.

Pinnacle owns a 49 percent interest in Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG), which provides innovative, hassle-free financial solutions to healthcare practitioners and other licensed professionals. Great Place to Work and FORTUNE have listed BHG as a best workplace in multiple categories since 2016.

The firm began operations in a single location in downtown Nashville, TN, in October 2000 and has since grown to approximately $41.0 billion in assets as of September 30, 2022. As the second-largest bank holding company headquartered in Tennessee, Pinnacle operates in 15 primarily urban markets across the Southeast.

Additional information concerning Pinnacle, which is included in the Nasdaq Financial-100 Index, can be accessed at www.pnfp.com.