Synovus Strengthens South Carolina Presence

(Rendering Courtesy of Synovus)

Columbus, Ga.-based Synovus is accelerating its growth by adding new relationship managers in commercial and middle market banking and wealth services, reinforcing, officials said, its commitment to delivering personalized, relationship-driven banking.

The bank expects to increase its hiring of relationship managers by 20 percent to 30 percent 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.

Blair added, “Our relationship managers are key in building strong partnerships and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.”

Charleston, Greenville and Spartanburg market additions:

Michael Baker, commercial banking manager – Charleston, South CarolinaBaker joins Synovus from PNC, where he worked as a senior vice president of corporate and institutional banking.

Trip LaCoste, commercial banker – Greenville, South CarolinaLaCoste 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 CarolinaBefore joining Synovus, Mink was a vice president at PNC for seven years.

Christian Short, commercial banker – Spartanburg, South CarolinaShort joins Synovus from Truist where he was a middle market banking analyst.

The bank said its focus on high-opportunity markets includes Atlanta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Miami, Orlando and Tampa, Florida.

Synovus has branches in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee.