Hodge is responsible for leading the commercial team and overall strategies within the markets of Greenville, Spartanburg and the surrounding communities. Before this role, Hodge served as the commercial banking area manager and a relationship manager since joining the bank in 2017. He has worked as a commercial banker in the Upstate market since 2004.
Hodge earned his bachelor’s degree at Wofford College with a major in business economics and also earned an MBA from Clemson University. He has served on several local non-profits and was board chair for a food rescue organization and is active coaching youth basketball.
The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina serves as a cornerstone for fostering collaboration, innovation and sustainable growth within family-owned businesses. With its dedicated Advisory Council, comprised of seasoned experts and industry leaders, the institute offers invaluable guidance, resources and strategic insights to navigate the complex challenges and opportunities inherent in family enterprises.
By facilitating knowledge exchange, promoting best practices and providing tailored solutions, the institute empowers family businesses to thrive across generations, ensuring their continued contribution to economic development and community prosperity. Dr. Brad Bechtold, executive director of The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina said, “Through its holistic approach and commitment to excellence, the Kim S Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina and its Advisory Council play a pivotal role in preserving and strengthening the fabric of family-owned enterprises, both locally and globally. We are so fortunate to have Will Hodge join the Advisory Council.”
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 began operations in a single location in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, in October 2000 and has since grown to approximately $47.5 billion in assets. As the second-largest bank holding company headquartered in Tennessee, Pinnacle operates in 17 primarily urban markets across the Southeast.