Directors
Susan K. Black, Chairman
Ms. Black has over 30 years of extensive experience in the banking industry as the former president and chief executive officer of Pinnacle Bank. She is a current director and member of the Finance, Investment and Executive Committees at Hartnell College Foundation. Founder of the Women’s Education and Leadership Institute (WELI) Forum. Director, Treasurer and member of the Executive Committee at Rancho Cielo.
Allen R. Greco, Vice Chairman
Mr. Greco is president of Allen Greco Accountancy Corporation, working in partnership with fellow director Joseph Filice in the Greco & Filice, CPA partnership. Mr. Greco serves as vice-chairman of the Pinnacle Bank board and Chairman of the audit committee.
Jeffrey D. Payne, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Payne began his career with County Bank and Trust where he advanced to senior vice president during his ten-year tenure. Through mergers, Jeff continued his career with Pacific Western Bank and then Comerica Bank. Prior to joining Pinnacle Bank, Jeff served as executive vice president, national manager, SBA at Comerica Bank.
Paul Bruno, Director
A long-time resident of Monterey County, Paul Bruno is Chief Financial Officer and Principal of Monterey Peninsula Engineering. He is actively involved with a variety of community organizations, including the Carmel River Watershed Conservancy, Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster, and the Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers Association. Mr. Bruno serves as the Chairman of Pinnacle Bank's compensation committee.
Joseph A. Filice, Director
Mr. Filice is president of Filice Accountancy Corporation of Gilroy, which is partnered with Allen Greco Accountancy Corporation. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Patty Filice, Director
Ms. Filice has been a real-estate broker for 32 years, specializing in residential real estate sales and development. Ms. Filice currently works for Intero Real Estate Services in Morgan Hill. Ms. Filice is consistently in the top 5% of agents for the entire company. Ms. Filice is a member of the Silicon Valley Capital Club, an Emeritus Member of the Gilroy Foundation Board, a member of the Gilroy Assistance League and a past Advisory Board and Committee Chairman for the Gilroy Garlic Festival.
Cynthia Lazares, Director
Ms. Lazares has been in the Silicon Valley area for more than 40 years. She was previously a managing partner and co-founder of Shilling & Kenyon/SK Consulting in San Jose. Ms. Lazares is currently president of Cynthia Lazares CPA, Inc and Vice President, Lazares Development, Inc., in Los Gatos. She is very active in the community. She has been involved as a founding board member of the Capital Club, a current board member and officer of San Jose State University’s Alumni Association, and a member of San Jose State University President’s Advisory Board.
Al Pinheiro, Director
Al moved to Gilroy in 1964, where he not only served on the City Council but also held the position of Mayor for nine years. During this time, he managed the insurance agency he founded in 1976 but no longer operates. He has served on many boards in the Gilroy community, such as, President of Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, Gilroy Exchange Club, Gilroy Sister City Association, Gilroy Economic Development Corporation, and others.
Edward J. Rossi, Director
Mr. Rossi is the founder and chief executive officer of California Kitchen Cabinet Door Corporation, a Morgan Hill wholesale manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors. The company has operations in Morgan Hill and Salinas. Mr. Rossi is the Chairman of Pinnacle Bank’s ALCO committee.
David J. Scoffone, Director
Mr. Scoffone brings over 35 years of management and entrepreneurial banking experience to Pinnacle Bank. He is chief executive officer and president of ATS, a transportation company in Fremont, California. Mr. Scoffone is the Chairman of Pinnacle Bank’s Director’s Loan Committee.
Advisory Board
South County Advisory Board
Frank Angelino – Chairman
Dave Peoples
Dave Vanni
Fran (Chiala) Lauridsen
Gloria Ballard
Greg Bozzo
Lisa DeSilva
Sam Bozzo
John Sorci – Emeritus
John Sorci – Emeritus
Monterey County Advisory Board
Mike Boerlin – Chairman
Brian Turlington
Lars Frieberg
Louis Frizzell
Lina Gomez
Maria Lavorato
Paul Moncrief
Rolando Cabrera, M.D.
Campbell Advisory Board
Peter Rehon – Chairman
Florian Barth
John Cintas
John Conway
Kevin Bratcher
Maurice Carrubba
Michelle Acosta
Mick Greco