Experienced Banker Mary Alice Kline Joins Pinnacle to Serve Commercial Businesses in Central Alabama

Well-known and respected industry veteran has over 20 years of financial services experience

Pinnacle Financial Partners, a bank based in Nashville, TN, welcomed Mary Alice Kline, a well-respected figure in Alabama’s banking community, to the firm as a financial advisor in its Birmingham Brookwood office. Kline is dedicated to serving commercial clients and business owners, bringing a wealth of experience in crafting strategic financial solutions that drive business success and protect and elevate the legacy of their owners.

"Mary Alice is a trusted name in Birmingham’s business circles, and we’re honored that she chose to join our team," said Mark Imig, regional president in Central Alabama. "Her deep expertise in commercial banking, ability to forge lasting relationships, and her heart to serve make her an ideal fit for Pinnacle’s people-focused approach. Mary Alice goes beyond just managing finances—she partners with and advocates for businesses to help them grow and thrive, which aligns perfectly with our culture of service and advice."

Kline joins Pinnacle after more than seven years at First Horizon Bank, where she excelled as a commercial relationship manager, managing a diverse portfolio of business clients across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, franchise and international trade. Prior to that, she spent over fourteen years at Regions Bank, developing her skills in credit underwriting and client service. Kline is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), a credential that underscores her commitment to financial excellence.

Her academic credentials include an MBA with a concentration in marketing and financial consulting, as well as a bachelor’s in business administration and management, both from Millsaps College. Her education, combined with her extensive industry experience, equips her to offer the sophisticated financial advice that Pinnacle’s clients have come to expect.

Beyond her professional achievements, Kline is deeply involved in the Birmingham community. She is currently the President Emeritus of the Community Foodbank of Central Alabama and has volunteered with that organization for more than a decade. Past volunteer service includes the Executive Board of the Junior League of Birmingham and Major Firms Chair for the United Way of Central Alabama.

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 and fastest growing bank in the Nashville-Murfreesboro-Franklin MSA, according to 2023 deposit data from the FDIC. Pinnacle is No. 11 on the 2024 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S., its eighth consecutive appearance and was recognized by American Banker as one of America’s Best Banks to Work For 11 years in a row and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets in 2023.

 Pinnacle entered Alabama in the summer of 2021 by hiring a team of local financial services professionals to open offices in Huntsville and Birmingham.

The firm began operations in a single location in downtown Nashville, TN, in October 2000 and has since grown to approximately $49.4 billion in assets as of June 30, 2024. As the second-largest bank holding company headquartered in Tennessee, Pinnacle operates in several 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.