Chief People Officer to Lead Pinnacle Holding Company Culture and Growth

Posted on August 28, 2025

Jen Terzini

August 28, 2025 | East Syracuse, NY

Pinnacle Holding Company, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Terzini as Chief People Officer. In this role, she will lead initiatives to strengthen employee experience, streamline onboarding and development, and foster stronger communication and collaboration across the Pinnacle Family of Companies.

Jennifer brings extensive experience in human resources, leadership, marketing, and business partnering, with a proven passion for cultivating people-first, high-performing cultures. Most recently, she served as a Human Resources Business Partner at SRC, where she worked closely with leadership to strengthen employee engagement and organizational growth. Her background also spans finance, operations, executive coaching, and HR leadership, positioning her as a strategic partner to employees and leadership alike.

“As Pinnacle continues to grow, it’s essential that we invest in the people and culture that make us who we are. Jennifer’s passion for developing people-first environments and her track record of guiding organizational success make her the perfect fit for this role,” said Gregg Kidd, Founder and CEO of Pinnacle Holding Company. “We’re thrilled to welcome her to the team.”

About Pinnacle Holding Company, LLC
For nearly 30 years, Pinnacle Holding Company and its subsidiaries have provided all-inclusive solutions to meet the needs of individuals, businesses, and other organizations in New York and beyond. The Pinnacle Family of Companies includes Pinnacle Investments, an independent broker-dealer/registered investment advisor; Pinnacle Employee Services, a professional employer organization; Split14 Creative, a creative marketing firm; Bent Ear Technology Partners, a managed service provider; EverPeak Recruitment, an employee recruitment company; and Pinnacle Insurance Associates, an insurance broker. Together, these companies deliver expertise that spans wealth management, retirement planning, HR, marketing, IT, and insurance, offering clients a uniquely integrated and personalized experience.

To learn more about Pinnacle, please visit PinnacleHoldingCo.com.

Media contact:

Liz Bartlett

(315) 295-3826

[email protected]

 

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