Pinnacle Financial Partners names Warrie Birdwell Texas regional president
PNFP•Pinnacle Financial Partners named Warrie Birdwell Texas regional president on Nov. 4, 2026, to establish a Dallas-Fort Worth presence and expand across Texas.
1. Texas leadership appointments
Pinnacle Financial Partners named Warrie Birdwell Texas regional president on Nov. 4, 2026, to establish its Dallas-Fort Worth presence. Birdwell has more than 20 years of financial services experience, including over a decade leading Origin Bank’s North Texas growth.
2. Recruiting plans
Todd Cornelius joins as executive vice president in Texas, having held the same role for Origin Bank’s North Texas region. The executives will recruit experienced local bankers to serve North Texas businesses, owners and individuals, with plans to expand statewide.




