Synovus is accelerating its growth by adding new relationship managers in commercial and middle market banking and wealth services, reinforcing its commitment to delivering personalized, relationship-driven banking. The bank expects to increase its hiring of relationship managers by 20%-30% across target growth markets in the southeast over the next three years.
“As we expand in high-opportunity markets across the southeast, we’re investing in talented people who understand local economies and prioritize a client-centric approach,” said Synovus Chairman, CEO and President Kevin Blair. “Our relationship managers are key in building strong partnerships and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.”
Relationship managers bring extensive industry knowledge and proven expertise to help businesses and individuals navigate today’s ever-changing economic landscape. Synovus is investing in top talent as it continues its transformative path to sustainable growth.
Charleston, Greenville and Spartanburg market additions:
Michael Baker, commercial banking manager – Charleston, South Carolina
Baker joins Synovus from PNC, where he worked as a senior vice president of corporate and institutional banking.
Trip LaCoste, commercial banker – Greenville, South Carolina
LaCoste brings more than 25 years of commercial banking experience to Synovus. He most recently was vice president of commercial banking at Wells Fargo.
Ryan Mink, commercial banker – Charleston, South Carolina
Before joining Synovus, Mink was a vice president at PNC for seven years.
Christian Short, commercial banker – Spartanburg, South Carolina
Short joins Synovus from Truist where he was a middle market banking analyst.
The bank’s focus on high-opportunity markets includes Atlanta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Miami, Orlando and Tampa, Florida.
Core relationship-based banking is fundamental to Synovus, and this growth strategy taps into the bank’s existing networks to gain a stronger competitive edge in these markets.
Synovus Bank, a Georgia-chartered, FDIC-insured bank, provides commercial and consumer banking in addition to a full suite of specialized products and services, including wealth services, treasury management, mortgage services, premium finance, asset-based lending, structured lending, capital markets and international banking. Synovus has branches in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee. Synovus is a Great Place to Work-Certified Company.