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Experience:Richard joined Synovus Financial Corp. in 1992 when the company merged with First Commercial Bancshares of Birmingham Alabama. He served as President of Synovus Financial Corp. of Alabama from 1993 until 1995 when he was elected Vice Chairman of the holding company and was responsible for the management of all of the company’s affiliate banks and its mortgage company. Richard was elected President and Chief Operating Officer in 2003 and served in that role until being named Chief Executive Officer and President in July 2005.Education:B.S. Finance University of Alabama 1968.Masters of Business Administration University of Virginia 1971.Current Affiliations:Director Synovus Financial Corp.Director Total System Services Inc.Member The Financial Services Roundtable Member The University of Alabama President's Cabinet Member The University of Alabama School of Commerce and Business Administration Board of Visitors Member Commission For A New Georgia Director and Member of Executive Committee Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce Chairman 2006 United Way Campaign.Recent Honors:Anthony named on "Who's Who" list in Banking and Financial Services in Metro Atlanta by Atlanta Business Chronicle 2005.Summary:Richard Anthony is Chief Executive Officer and President of Synovus Financial Corp. which provides diverse financial services including banking financial management insurance mortgage and leasing services through banks and other Synovus offices in Georgia Alabama South Carolina Florida and Tennessee. In addition Synovus offers electronic payment processing through an 81-percent stake in Total System Services Inc. (TSYS) one of the world’s largest companies for outsourced payment services. Today as CEO and President Richard has responsibility for the performance and strategic direction of Synovus and its affiliated companies.After graduating from the University of Alabama in 1968 and earning his M.B.A. at the University of Virginia in 1971 Richard began his career in the financial services industry with AmSouth Bank N.A. in Birmingham Alabama. In 1985 he left his Executive Vice President position with AmSouth Bank to become President of First Commercial Bancshares Inc. and Chairman of the Board and CEO of First Commercial Bank in Birmingham. First Commercial Bancshares became a member of the Synovus family of companies in 1992.Richard has participated in many community activities through leadership roles which include the following: Director The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama 1995 - 2005; Director Business Council of Alabama 1995 - 2005; President Birmingham Kiwanis Club 1996-1997; Captain Monday Morning Quarterback Club 1993; President Country Club of Birmingham 1991; Alumnus Leadership Alabama 1998; Past Chairman Capital Campaign Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama 1996-1998; Co-Chairman Capital Campaign University of Alabama 1992-1997; Past Chairman North Central Region American Lung Association 1995; Alumnus Leadership Birmingham 1992; President Alabama Golf Association 1985; Chairman Lakeshore Hospital 1982. | 