RegScale Recognized as Innovator Recipient at Pinnacle Business Awards

The Knoxville Chamber is pleased to announce RegScale as the recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award in the Innovator category. RegScale is disrupting the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) space with cutting-edge technology and continuous controls monitoring solutions. The Innovator Award, sponsored by Spyre Sports Group, is given to an East Tennessee business that has developed a new technology, innovative product or service, or applied a business system or service in an innovative way. 

“We’re not just building a business,” said Travis Howerton, CEO of RegScale. “We’re solving complex problems for some of the world’s most security-conscious organizations. Our success has come from focusing on innovation, collaborating with brilliant minds, and fostering an environment where new ideas can flourish. This recognition is a result of the amazing team we’ve built and the opportunities we’ve had to collaborate with local organizations like The University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Lab.”

Founded by veterans of the national security sector, RegScale was established to modernize outdated GRC systems, which were designed for a static world and are ill-suited for today’s fast-paced, cloud-driven economy. Since its inception, RegScale has evolved into a leader in continuous controls monitoring, and today it is backed by Series A funding from Send Ventures.

“Our efforts to transition Knoxville’s economy to prepare for the next industrial revolution revolves around high-growth companies and innovative entrepreneurs,” said Mike Odom, Knoxville Chamber president and CEO. “RegScale is a great example of the kinds of companies that Knoxville needs to succeed in the future.”

The annual Pinnacle Business Awards, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, celebrate regional business excellence, honoring outstanding professionals in nine categories for their contributions to the greater Knoxville economy. Winners are selected by the Knoxville Chamber Board of Directors. Approximately 200 companies are nominated annually for recognition.

“Congratulations to the 2025 Pinnacle Business Award winners,” said Mike DiStefano, Pinnacle’s Knoxville president. “Pinnacle Financial Partners is a values-driven organization. So many of the values we focus on – integrity, results, discipline – are also evident in this year’s winners. We know it takes an unwavering focus and commitment of leadership to make any business work, and we are proud to recognize these Knoxville-area companies and individuals for their business excellence. Pinnacle looks forward to supporting and seeing these organizations flourish as we all work together toward the same goal: a prosperous Knoxville economy.”

For in-depth video interviews and more information on the 2025 Pinnacle Business Award recipients, visit www.knoxvillechamber.com/pinnacle.