Pinnacle Bank is proud to announce the completion of our merger with Morris Bank, bringing both institutions together under our new holding company, Vallant Financial—formerly Pinnacle Financial Corporation. As Vallant Bank, we will continue operating as Pinnacle Bank and Morris Bank in our respective markets until a full rebrand is completed later in 2026.
This milestone marks an exciting new chapter, uniting our teams and strengthening our shared commitment to delivering trusted, relationship-driven service to the communities we serve.
Pinnacle Bank is excited to announce our partnership with Morris Bank, joining forces to provide even greater value to our customers and communities. This alliance reflects our shared commitment to personalized relationships, exceptional experiences, innovation and leadership. Please see the press release below for details on how we’re truly stronger together—serving with one standard and one purpose.
L. Jackson McConnell, Jr., Chairman – Chairman & CEO of Vallant Financial, Inc. & Executive Chairman of Vallant Bank, Elberton, GA.
Rafy Bassali – Entrepreneur, Augusta, GA.
Danielle Benson – Candid Construction Services, Athens, GA.
Leonard Blount – Owner, Blount Property Group, LLC, Statesboro, GA.
Ron Bracewell – Bates, Carter & Co., LLP, Gainesville, GA.
Mark Byrd – Owner, Houston Lake Country Club, Perry, GA.
J. Bent Gay, Jr. – President, Gayco Healthcare, Dublin, GA.
Greg T. Herring – Herring Properties, Covington, GA.
Jonathan Holmes – Mighty 8th Media, Buford, GA.
Michael Maffett – President, Curry-Maffett Insurance, Dublin, GA.
Connie M. Melear – R. W. Allen, LLC, Augusta, GA.
Roger W. Miller – EVP, Vallant Bank, Dublin, GA.
Spencer N. Mullis – Director of Community Banking, Vallant Financial, Inc., & President, Vallant Bank, Dublin, GA.
Jeff Pope – President, Pope Construction Company, Statesboro, GA.
Robert J. Walker, Jr. – Business Owner, Dublin, GA.
David Voyles – President of Vallant Financial, Inc., & CEO of Vallant Bank, Elberton, GA.
William McDermott – McDermott Financial Solutions, Norcross, GA.
Chairman & CEO of Vallant Financial, Inc.
Executive Chairman of Vallant Bank
President of Vallant Financial, Inc.
CEO of Vallant Bank
Director of Community Banking, Vallant Financial, Inc.
President of Vallant Bank
Chief Credit Officer, Vallant Bank
EVP-CFO of Vallant Financial, Inc. and Vallant Bank
EVP-Chief Accounting Officer, Vallant Financial, Inc. and Vallant Bank
Chief Risk Officer, Vallant Bank
Shareholders interested in trading shares of Vallant common stock are encouraged to contact JWTT Inc., which will serve as a market maker for the shares. JWTT may be contacted by phone at 971-323-0300 or by email.
Email UsBelow, please find the instructions and IRS Form 8937 for your use. As a shareholder, you need to file this form when Pinnacle Financial Corporation takes an action affecting the basis of shareholders.
