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Kent Cleaver
Executive Vice President at Pinnacle Financial Partners
Kent Cleaver is the Executive Vice President at Pinnacle Financial Partners, a role he has held since the merger of Pinnacle with Avenue Financial Holdings in 2016, where he previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer. Cleaver co-founded Avenue Bank in 2006 and was instrumental in its growth before its acquisition by Pinnacle.12
With a career spanning 37 years in the Nashville banking sector, Cleaver has extensive experience in retail and commercial banking, sales management, and operational management. He has also held leadership positions at First Union and Regions Bank, focusing on commercial banking in Middle Tennessee.14
Cleaver is a graduate of Lipscomb University and actively participates in various community organizations. He is a member of the Business Leadership Council at Lipscomb University and has served on the boards of Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity and the Nashville Downtown Partnership. Additionally, he graduated from Leadership Nashville in 2013 and Leadership Middle Tennessee in 2010, reflecting his commitment to community engagement and leadership development.13
