Pinnacle Financial Partners adds Ashley Melott as office leader in Harrisburg

Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Ashley Melott as an office leader in Harrisburg, North Carolina. She brings 15 years of banking experience and most recently served as assistant vice president and branch manager with First National Bank.

"Ashley knows this market and has spent years building strong relationships with local businesses and families," said Monica Able, area manager. "She's the kind of banker who listens first and works hard to help clients reach their goals. That approach fits well with how we serve people here."

Melott will work with businesses and individuals across Cabarrus County and the greater Charlotte area, connecting them with Pinnacle's full range of banking, treasury management, mortgage and wealth services. Before joining Pinnacle, she held leadership roles with First National Bank and PNC Bank, where she built a strong network of business owners and community partners. Melott earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from the University of Cincinnati and is active with the Carolina Referral Group and local chambers of commerce.

About Pinnacle Financial Partners

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. ("Pinnacle") is a $119.1 billion asset regional bank which provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services for commercial and consumer clients who want a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. The firm joined forces with Synovus Financial Corp. in 2026, bringing together more than 160 years of combined banking service. Pinnacle is the largest bank headquartered in Tennessee and the largest bank holding company headquartered in Georgia. The firm is No. 1 in deposit market share* in the Nashville MSA and No. 4 in the Atlanta MSA with offices in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland.

Pinnacle is an employer of choice for financial services professionals. The firm is No. 9 in FORTUNE magazine's 2025 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For® in the U.S., its ninth consecutive appearance. Pinnacle was also recognized by American Banker as No. 4 among America's Best Banks to Work For in 2025, its 13th consecutive year on the list, and No. 1 among banks with more than $10 billion in assets. Learn more about Pinnacle at PNFP.com.

*As of June 30, 2025, according to FDIC data.