Month: February 2022

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Employee Insights – Dustin Young

Bringing over 20 years of experience in business and consumer banking, Dustin Young is Pinnacle Bank’s Senior Vice President – Market Manager in Augusta. A native of Augusta and graduate of Butler High School, Dustin earned his bachelor’s of business administration with a major in finance and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Augusta University.

Through his involvement with the Rotary Club of Augusta — where he’s been a member for 13 years — he has served the local community, including a year as the benevolent organization’s president. Dustin believes in the importance of giving back and making relationships that last.

Beyond banking and attending to the financial needs of customers, Dustin enjoys watching movies with his wife, playing golf with his four daughters, strumming his guitar and working on cars. Dustin has big plans for helping customers and we’re thrilled he’s on the team!

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Employee Insights – Lauren Vaverka

Pinnacle Bank is excited to introduce Lauren Vaverka as our latest vice president of business banking. Lauren is originally from Hayward, Wisconsin, and brings a unique entrepreneurial mindset to business banking here at Pinnacle Bank. That’s because she owned her own business for over 20 years before shifting into the banking industry as a manager and a lender.

With a degree from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Lauren has known success across multiple facets of her professional life. In fact, she believes our customers will find real value in her business acumen, particularly as it applies to small and mid-sized businesses in the region. With her entrepreneurial background, she has a thorough understanding of the true needs of businesses, especially in today’s competitive market.

We’re thrilled that our customers can access Lauren’s experience and knowledge to navigate the financial needs of their respective companies. When she’s not helping business customers at the branch, she enjoys cooking and following her favorite sports teams. We can’t wait to see what Lauren will do for you!

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Employee Insights – Maxine Peaks

Maxine Peaks is Pinnacle Bank’s newest branch manager. Leveraging 40 years of experience, specifically within the financial industry, Maxine grew up in nearby Greensboro, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in social work.

Maxine specializes in connecting with her customers. In particular, she enjoys the smiles she receives when she’s been able to resolve a challenging issue for a customer or after she’s said ‘hello’ to someone entering a branch.

Maxine is active in her community, spending her time, talent and treasure with United Way and within the education committee of the Walton County Chamber of Commerce. She has an array of hobbies and leisure activities, including reading, spending time on the beach, and teaching Bible study on Wednesday nights at her local church. We’re eager to see what Maxine achieves!