# Richard D. Callicutt II

> Richard D. (Rick) Callicutt II is a co-founder and former president and CEO of BNC Bancorp and Bank of North Carolina, and Pinnacle Financial Partners’ chairman for the Carolinas and Virginia. He joined BNC at its 1991 inception, became CEO in June 2013 and moved into his Pinnacle regional role following the June 2017 merger. A High Point University graduate and trustee, he also held a university high jump record for 38 years.

- **Role:** Chairman, Carolinas and Virginia at Pinnacle Financial Partners
- **Organizations:** Pinnacle Financial Partners, BNC Bancorp, Bank of North Carolina, Wachovia Bank, First Union Bank, High Point University Board of Trustees, North Carolina Chamber, North Carolina Bankers Association
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in business administration, High Point University, Graduate, North Carolina School of Banking
- **Known for:** Helped build BNC from its 1991 startup to its approximately $1.9 billion merger with Pinnacle in 2017., Received the High Point Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year Award in 2011., Held High Point’s men’s high jump record from 1980 until 2018.

## Career timeline

- **1980** — Graduated from High Point University and started his first banking job four days later.
- **Before 1991** — Worked at Wachovia and First Union in retail banking management and credit administration.
- **1991** — Joined the founding team of Bank of North Carolina as senior lender.
- **2003** — Became a director of BNC Bancorp and Bank of North Carolina.
- **2009-10** — Became president and chief operating officer of Bank of North Carolina, effective October 1.
- **2013-06** — Became president and CEO of BNC Bancorp and CEO of Bank of North Carolina effective June 11.
- **2016-06** — Began a one-year term as chair of the North Carolina Bankers Association.
- **2017-06** — BNC merged with Pinnacle on June 16; Callicutt became chairman for the Carolinas and Virginia.
- **2018-04** — Established a scholarship honoring his mother through a $300,000 pledge.
- **2019-10** — Named High Point University Alumnus of the Year.

## Achievements

- Helped build BNC from its 1991 startup to its approximately $1.9 billion merger with Pinnacle in 2017.
- Received the High Point Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year Award in 2011.
- Held High Point’s men’s high jump record from 1980 until 2018.
- Established the Barbara Frisbee Callicutt Endowed Scholarship for elementary education students with demonstrated financial need.
- Made a $1 million gift supporting High Point University’s Callicutt Auditorium.
- Included in Business North Carolina’s Power List 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Pinnacle identified Callicutt as chairman for the Carolinas and Virginia in its North Carolina deposit-growth announcement; deposits in the state totaled $7.7 billion at June 30, 2026.
- **2026-04** — Included in Business North Carolina’s Power List 2026.
- **2025-10** — Pinnacle and Synovus confirmed he would continue leading the Carolinas and Virginia after their merger.

## Links

- Website: https://www.pnfp.com/about-pinnacle/who-we-are/directors-and-leadership/teams/board-of-directors/richard-rick-d-callicutt-ii/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickcallicutt

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