Craig Hannon joined Pinnacle Financial Partners’ equipment finance team to lead the company’s growth in the aviation finance sector.

“We are pleased to welcome Craig to the Pinnacle family as a key addition to our team,” Kris Foster, area manager of equipment finance at Pinnacle Financial Partners, said. “His expertise in aviation finance marks a significant milestone for the firm. His unparalleled experience will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of our firm as we venture into the aviation finance space and continue providing our clients with distinctive service and effective advice.”

Hannon has worked in the aviation finance space since 1999 and most recently served as the head of originations at Truist Bank. In this role, he managed direct originations in the Southwest and Southeast while also managing a team of originators working on a national basis.