DiNicolantonio heads local Atlantic Bank

Joe DiNicolantonio, formerly executive vice president and division head of business banking at Regions Bank, is joining Atlantic Bank in Chattanooga as executive vice president and president of the Tennessee and Northwest Georgia division, formerly known as FSG Bank.

DiNicolantonio will lead the business development and relationship management efforts of the bank’s commercial, business and retail banking teams for Tennessee and northwestern Georgia, which includes banks in Chattanooga and Knoxville in Tennessee and in Dalton in Northwest Georgia.

DiNicolantonio will take over from Nathan Hunter who will retire May 31. Hunter joined FSG Bank, NA, which was purchased by Atlantic Capital in October of 2015) in his current role in November of 2013.

“Nathan was instrumental in the rebuilding of our focus largely business and commercial banking markets,” said Mike Kramer, president and chief operating officer of Atlantic Capital. “Joe’s business banking experience and expertise is hugely important stepping into this role. Joe has a superior track record of success, building teams and delivering extraordinary banking service across Tennessee and the entire Southeast.”

At Regions Bank, DiNicolantonio led the efforts of business bankers and SBA specialists across Regions’ 15-state footprint. His team was responsible for strategy, banking products and banker development focused on meeting the financial needs of the client. His nearly 20-year career at Regions included market executive roles for West Tennessee and the Chattanooga market.

At Atlantic Capital, DiNicolantonio will be responsible for overseeing banking operations with nearly $1 billion in assets and about 200 employees.