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Apprentice's Troy McClain `Hired' by Pinnacle Financial Corporation.


ORLANDO, Fla. -- Major East Coast Mortgage Lender Expands West, Names Popular Apprentice Reality Show Contestant Troy McClain Spokesman

Pinnacle Financial Corporation, one of the East Coast's largest independently owned mortgage lenders, has named Troy McClain of the Emmy-nominated NBC NBC
 in full National Broadcasting Co.

Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network.
 reality show The Apprentice as spokesman for the company's nationwide advertising campaign.

"Troy is admired and respected for his work ethic work ethic
n.
A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence.


work ethic
Noun

a belief in the moral value of work
, his integrity, and his entrepreneurial spirit, all traits consistent with how we conduct business at Pinnacle Financial," said Doug Long, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  and co-founder of Pinnacle Financial. "Troy is a successful, licensed mortgage broker who understands the business of mortgage banking and we are proud to have him on our team as we continue to expand."

McClain, one of the most popular contestants on The Apprentice, earned the admiration and respect of millions for his fair dealings and down-home charm when he appeared on the show's debut season.

"I have been offered several exciting business opportunities since the conclusion of The Apprentice," said McClain. "However, I was waiting for just the right one. When I learned more about Pinnacle Financial's stress less approach to mortgage lending, I knew this was the place for me. I agree with their business philosophy and am pleased to be a part of such a successful organization."

Employing more than 650 people, Pinnacle Financial is a full-service lender licensed in 48 states. The Pinnacle Financial family of companies closed more than $3 billion in residential mortgage loans in 2003 and plans to close $4.4 billion in 2004.

As a direct mortgage lender, Pinnacle Financial uses its own resources to process, underwrite To insure; to sell an issue of stocks and bonds or to guarantee the purchase of unsold stocks and bonds after a public issue.

The word underwrite has two meanings.
 and fund home loans in order to provide control and decision-making capabilities at the local level. This allows for fast, efficient and stress less financing for each customer. Founded on a street-savvy culture that preserves a flat-line management structure, Pinnacle Financial keeps abreast of current trends in the market.

The nationwide advertising campaign featuring McClain hits Phoenix in August, San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay.  in September and Houston in October. "These are incredibly dynamic housing markets, full of potential for Pinnacle Financial," said Long. "The plan is to launch service in these markets in 2004, with a long list of cities being added to the roster in 2005. Look for Pinnacle Financial in a market near you very soon."

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: The first of several media events with Troy McClain and Pinnacle Financial's Doug Long will take place in Tampa, Florida “Tampa” redirects here. For other uses, see Tampa (disambiguation).
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 on August 3rd at the Wyndham Westshore Hotel at 11:00 a.m. Media interested in attending should call Bitner/Hennessy PR at 800-393-1146, ext. 100.

About Pinnacle Financial Corporation -- Founded in 1988 by Doug Long and Jeff Vratanina, Pinnacle Financial is one of the East Coast's largest independently owned direct mortgage lenders. Licensed in 48 states, Pinnacle Financial is in the process of an aggressive national expansion and is currently adding new markets. The Pinnacle family of companies also includes a national wholesale affiliate, Tri-Star Lending Group, and a number of joint venture companies. Website: http://www.pinnaclefinancial.com

About Troy McClain --A native of Anchorage Anchorage (ăng`kərĭj), city (1990 pop. 226,338), Anchorage census div., S central Alaska, a port at the head of Cook Inlet; inc. 1920. , Alaska, 33-year-old Troy McClain is a mortgage broker, public speaker, lender and real estate investor A real estate investor is someone who actively or passively invests in real estate. An active investor may buy a property, make repairs and/or improvements to the property, and sell it later for a profit. . Earlier this year, he was one of the final five contestants on Donald Trump's reality TV show The Apprentice. He is married and currently lives in Boise, Idaho “Boise” redirects here. For other uses, see Boise (disambiguation).

Boise is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho. It is the county seat of Ada County and the principal city of the Boise metropolitan area.
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