About
Decosta E. Jenkins is the former president and chief executive officer of Nashville Electric Service, one of the largest public utilities in the United States, which he joined in 1991 and led as CEO from 2004 until his retirement in June 2022. A certified public accountant who spent 11 years in Deloitte's audit practice, he joined the Pinnacle board in March 2021, chairs its Audit Committee and has been designated an audit committee financial expert. He also serves on the boards of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee and i3 Verticals, Inc.
Roles
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
Director · Current role
Mar 2021–present
Nashville Electric Service
President & Chief Executive Officer
2004–Jun 2022
Nashville Electric Service
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
1991–2004
Deloitte
Audit practice · Approximately 11 years
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External Roles
i3 Verticals, Inc.
Director
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Director
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Director Compensation
FY 2024
Fees earned or paid in cash
$124,500
Stock awards (restricted shares, grant-date fair value)
$80,000
Also at Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.