Our Roots and Banking History
Pinnacle Bank is known in the communities we serve for our strength, stability, service, and values. It's been that way since our beginning in Palmer, Nebraska.
1938
During the Great Depression, Palmer's only bank closed. So, brothers George and Tom Dinsdale, along with some friends, decided to do something to help their community.
Despite being farmers by trade, they opened what would become Pinnacle Bank in 1938. Over the next 80 years, the bank grew under the leadership of the Dinsdale family to serve communities across eight states.
1959
Roy and Jack, George's sons, first started expanding their family-owned bank in 1959 when they purchased the bank in Neligh, Nebraska.
Throughout the 60s and 70s, Roy and Jack opened more banks in rural communities across Nebraska.
1972
Roy and Jack continued our bank’s legacy of expansion, purchasing banks across rural markets throughout neighboring states, including Wyoming.
In 1972, the brothers purchased Citizens National Bank & Trust in Torrington, WY.
1978
The Dinsdale family purchased Fort Lupton State Bank and entered the Colorado market for the first time.
2000
In 2000, the Dinsdales purchased Western State Bank in Gallup, New Mexico. This marked our entry into the New Mexico area.
2020
In 2020, we opened our first branch in Prescott, Arizona, marking our 8th state. We've since expanded into the communities of Flagstaff, Sedona and Scottsdale.
Today
Today our bank network is still proudly owned and managed by the Dinsdale family. We now have 167 locations, and we continue to look for new opportunities to expand. As we grow, one community at a time, we recognize that each has a unique culture and set of needs for us to adapt to. That’s why our decisions are made locally. Banking decisions, as well as how we support our communities beyond our branch walls, are decided by people who are a part of and have a vested interest in the community.
We’re proud to be part of Pinnacle Bancorp. While our bank may have grown out of our hometown – our core values have remained a mainstay at every location. We face the future with confidence knowing we have a firm foundation.