Richard E. Anthony
Chairman at Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Profile
Mr. Anthony is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Synovus Financial Corp.
Mr. Anthony 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.
Mr. Anthony 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; Chairman, Chattahoochee Valley United Way Campaign, 2006.
Mr. Anthony graduated from the University of Alabama in 1968 and earned his MBA from the University of Virginia in 1971.
Richard E. Anthony active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce
 Georgia Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. The CEO of the company is Chris Clark. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Commission for a New Georgia | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
 Columbus Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is an organization that provides resources and connections to help businesses thrive in Columbus, OH. The non-profit company offers networking opportunities, business accelerator services, and access to over 2,200 member businesses in the region. The Chamber also presents the Small Business Leader Award to recognize small businesses that have achieved success and made contributions to the community. | Chairman | 2010-03-17 |
| State of Georgia | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| The University of Alabama | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Country Club of Birmingham | President | 1990-12-31 |
| Georgia Department of Economic Development | Director/Board Member | 2011-10-16 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama | Director/Board Member | 2011-10-16 |
| Monday Morning Quarterback Club | Director/Board Member | 2011-10-16 |
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Training of Richard E. Anthony
| University of Virginia | Masters Business Admin |
| The University of Alabama | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP. | Finance |
| Private companies | 23 |
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Total System Services
 Total System Services Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Total System Services LLC engages in the provision of electronic payment processing services to banks and other financial institutions. It also offers general purpose reloadable prepaid debit and payroll cards, demand deposit accounts, and other financial service solutions to the under banked and other consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Columbus, GA. | Commercial Services |
| AmSouth Bank of Alabama | Finance |
| First Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (Louisiana) | Finance |
TTV Capital LLC
 TTV Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance TTV Capital LLC (TTV) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by W. Thomas Smith and Gardiner W. Garrard. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Finance |
| First Commercial Bank (Birmingham, Alabama) | Finance |
American Bankers Association, Inc.
 American Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bankers Association, Inc. represents, assists and provides support services to banks of different sizes and charters. Its membership includes community, regional, and money center banks and holding companies, as well as savings associations, trust companies, and savings banks. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
American Lung Association
 American Lung Association Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services The American Lung Association provides health care services. It operates as a non-profit organization that provides health services and fights for healthy lungs and healthy air. The company was founded in 1904 and it is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Health Services |
| State of Georgia | Government |
The Financial Services Roundtable
 The Financial Services Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Financial Services Roundtable provides advisory services to financial service industry. Its members include the leading banking, insurance, asset management, finance and credit card companies in America. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc.
 The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. assists in economic development programs. Its focus on helping the state attract and retain industry. The firm fills a role in the industrial recruitment process by marketing and promoting Alabama as a business location, and by providing research, information and proposals to companies and consultants that are actively searching for a site. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Commercial Services |
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Columbus Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is an organization that provides resources and connections to help businesses thrive in Columbus, OH. The non-profit company offers networking opportunities, business accelerator services, and access to over 2,200 member businesses in the region. The Chamber also presents the Small Business Leader Award to recognize small businesses that have achieved success and made contributions to the community. | Commercial Services |
| Commission for a New Georgia | |
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. The CEO of the company is Chris Clark. | Commercial Services |
Business Council of Alabama
 Business Council of Alabama Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council of Alabama operates as a chamber of commerce. The non-profit company is based in Montgomery, AL. | Commercial Services |
| Kiwanis Club of Birmingham | |
| Country Club of Birmingham | |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama | |
| Alabama Golf Association | |
Lakeshore Hospital
 Lakeshore Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Lakeshore Hospital provides hospital services. The private company is based in Jefferson, AL. | Health Services |
| Chattahoochee Valley United Way | |
United Way of The Chattahoochee Valley, Inc.
 United Way of The Chattahoochee Valley, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of The Chattahoochee Valley, Inc. is a non profit organization that focuses in improving basic needs, income, health, and education. Its programs include Youth Council, Youth Camp, Women United, Stuff The Bus, Read United, and Emerging Leaders United. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Columbus, GA. | Commercial Services |
| Georgia Department of Economic Development | Government |
| Monday Morning Quarterback Club |
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