David Keay
About David Keay
David Keay is a Retail Market Manager with extensive experience in commercial banking, retail banking, and mortgage lending. He has worked at several financial institutions and has a strong track record in generating sales opportunities and managing loan portfolios.
Work at Synovus
David Keay has served as a Retail Market Manager at Synovus since 2017. His role involves overseeing retail banking operations and driving sales initiatives in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Keay's extensive experience in commercial banking and retail banking supports his responsibilities in managing customer relationships and enhancing service delivery. His leadership in this position contributes to the overall growth and success of Synovus in the competitive banking sector.
Education and Expertise
David Keay holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 1983 to 1987. He furthered his education in commercial lending and earned a certification from the Pennsylvania Bankers Association in 2006. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in banking, particularly in commercial lending and retail banking.
Background
David Keay has over ten years of experience in generating sales opportunities across various banking sectors, including commercial banking, retail banking, and mortgage lending. His career began at Wachovia Corporation, where he worked as a Small Business Relationship Manager for 16 years. He later held positions at NOVA Savings Bank and Caliber Home Loans, Inc., before joining Synovus.
Achievements
During his career, David Keay has been recognized for his contributions to the lending market. He was the top credit underwriter for four consecutive years, which played a significant role in his bank becoming the top producer in the lending market. Additionally, he successfully developed and originated over $10 million in commercial loan production in his first year in a new market. His management of a commercial loan portfolio during the Great Recession led to a reduction in credit losses by 4%.