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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 Chamber of Commerce | Director/Board Member | - |
Commission for a New Georgia | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Columbus Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Chairman | 18/03/2010 |
State of Georgia
State of Georgia Province/StateGovernment Functions as a regional level government authority | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Country Club of Birmingham
Country Club of Birmingham Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Country Club of Birmingham is a private club that offers social and recreational amenities to members and their families. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, AL. It features two golf courses: the West Course, designed by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and Pete Dye, and the East Course, designed by Donald Ross. The club also provides aquatics, fitness, and tennis facilities, as well as dining and social opportunities. | President | 01/01/1991 |
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Georgia Department of Economic Development General GovernmentGovernment Engages in economic development programs | Director/Board Member | 17/10/2011 |
Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama
Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama Part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama is a company based in Birmingham, AL. | Director/Board Member | 17/10/2011 |
Monday Morning Quarterback Club
Monday Morning Quarterback Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The private company is based in Birmingham, AL. It began as a fellowship group for football enthusiasts and evolved into a major fundraising entity focused on supporting children's health initiatives. Through its charitable arm, the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation, the club has contributed funds to children’s medical organizations, supporting unmet medical needs and advancing pediatric care. The foundation raises and distributes grants to nonprofits and supports projects such as clinics, pediatric intensive care unit expansions, and critical care transport services. The club also established the Nick Saban Legacy Award in 2022 to honor college football coaches for their achievements in football, community service, and mentorship. The Monday Morning Quarterback Club is a football-themed charitable organization founded in 1939. | Director/Board Member | 17/10/2011 |
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| Private companies | 26 |
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Synovus Financial Corp.
Synovus Financial Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company through its subsidiary provides commercial and retail banking, financial management, insurance and mortgage services | Finance |
Total System Services LLC
Total System Services LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides payment processing and related services | Commercial Services |
AmSouth Bank of Alabama
AmSouth Bank of Alabama Regional BanksFinance State chartered commercial bank | Finance |
University of Virginia
University of Virginia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
First Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (Louisiana)
First Commercial Bancshares, Inc. (Louisiana) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bank holding companies | Finance |
TTV Capital LLC
TTV Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance TTV invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of the fintech companies. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
First Commercial Bank (Birmingham, Alabama)
First Commercial Bank (Birmingham, Alabama) Major BanksFinance State chartered commercial bank | Finance |
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
American Bankers Association, Inc.
American Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as banking trade association | Commercial Services |
American Lung Association
American Lung Association Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services | Health Services |
State of Georgia
State of Georgia Province/StateGovernment Functions as a regional level government authority | Government |
The Financial Services Roundtable
The Financial Services Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides advisory services to financial service industry | Commercial Services |
The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc.
The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Assists in economic development programs | Commercial Services |
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Columbus Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Commission for a New Georgia | |
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Business Council of Alabama
Business Council of Alabama Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a chamber of commerce | Commercial Services |
Kiwanis Club of Birmingham
Kiwanis Club of Birmingham Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham is a civic service organization dedicated to community building and youth development. It has contributed to urban development projects, including the creation and revitalization of parks, trails, and community spaces, and supports enrichment projects at local institutions like the Birmingham Zoo and the McWane Science Center. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, AL. The club focuses on improving children's lives and supporting the city's growth through programs such as early childhood literacy initiatives, student leadership programs in local schools and universities, and scholarship awards for outstanding seniors. The affiliated foundation provides scholarships and grants to nonprofits focused on children's education, health, and enrichment. The club's membership is diverse, representing a wide range of industries, and it holds weekly meetings featuring speakers on civic and business topics. | Commercial Services |
Country Club of Birmingham
Country Club of Birmingham Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Country Club of Birmingham is a private club that offers social and recreational amenities to members and their families. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, AL. It features two golf courses: the West Course, designed by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and Pete Dye, and the East Course, designed by Donald Ross. The club also provides aquatics, fitness, and tennis facilities, as well as dining and social opportunities. | Consumer Services |
Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama
Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama Part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama is a company based in Birmingham, AL. | |
Alabama Golf Association
Alabama Golf Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit educational organization that promotes amateur golf | Commercial Services |
Lakeshore Hospital
Lakeshore Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides hospital services | Health Services |
Chattahoochee Valley United Way | |
United Way of The Chattahoochee Valley, Inc.
United Way of The Chattahoochee Valley, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates voluntary organization that collaborate with local partners, schools, organizations and corporations on priority community issues | Commercial Services |
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Georgia Department of Economic Development General GovernmentGovernment Engages in economic development programs | Government |
Monday Morning Quarterback Club
Monday Morning Quarterback Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The private company is based in Birmingham, AL. It began as a fellowship group for football enthusiasts and evolved into a major fundraising entity focused on supporting children's health initiatives. Through its charitable arm, the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation, the club has contributed funds to children’s medical organizations, supporting unmet medical needs and advancing pediatric care. The foundation raises and distributes grants to nonprofits and supports projects such as clinics, pediatric intensive care unit expansions, and critical care transport services. The club also established the Nick Saban Legacy Award in 2022 to honor college football coaches for their achievements in football, community service, and mentorship. The Monday Morning Quarterback Club is a football-themed charitable organization founded in 1939. | Commercial Services |
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