Mark Roach Joins Pinnacle Bank as Executive Vice President, Senior Lending Officer

GILROY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pinnacle Bank (OTCQB: PBNK) headquartered in Gilroy, CA announced today that Mark Roach has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Senior Lending Officer.

“We are very excited to have Mark Roach join Pinnacle Bank as a Senior Lending Officer and look forward to his contributions to the team and our clients,” said Cliff Dennett, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of Pinnacle Bank. Mark has professionally served the Silicon Valley market for many years and has deep roots in community banking. Mark will partner with the Regional Presidents and Relationship Managers in support of their efforts to service our existing lending clients as well as lead the evaluation of new lending opportunities. His appointment aligns with the Bank’s ongoing mission to provide high-touch, relationship-based banking services to clients from Silicon Valley to Salinas Valley.

“I am pleased that Mr. Roach has chosen to join Pinnacle Bank. He adds a wealth of knowledge and experience to our continued mission to grow the bank,” stated Jeffrey D. Payne, President and CEO. “Mark will work closely with our Relationship Managers to increase efficiency in processing loan requests, which will benefit not only our team of bankers but our clients as well.”

“I had the opportunity to work with Mark, and he is an all-around outstanding community banker. We are very pleased to be adding his talent to our team of top-notch bankers," stated Susan K. Black, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Pinnacle Bank.

Mr. Roach has over 30 years of banking experience in commercial lending and credit risk management. He has proven expertise in evaluating complex credit requests, managing largescale portfolios, and ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory and bank policies. Before joining Pinnacle Bank, Mr. Roach was the Chief Banking Officer for Community Bank of the Bay. Mark will be based out of the Bank’s Campbell office and report directly to Cliff Dennett, Chief Credit Officer.

"I am thrilled to join the talented team at Pinnacle Bank,” stated Mr. Roach. “I look forward to expanding our relationship with existing clients while actively working with the team to grow the Bank’s loan portfolio.”

About Pinnacle Bank

Pinnacle Bank is a full-service community business bank dedicated to providing quality depository and credit services in Santa Clara, San Benito, and Monterey counties. The bank focuses on commercial banking services for small to medium-sized businesses, offering a variety of products and services that combine the best of personal touch with convenient technology-based client service. Pinnacle Bank has locations in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Salinas and Campbell. For more information, visit www.pinnacle.bank.