Jeri Godfrey
About Jeri Godfrey
Jeri Godfrey is a Senior Communications Specialist with a strong background in corporate communications and digital content strategy. She has held various leadership roles in communications at companies such as TSYS and Global Payments Inc., and has expertise in team member engagement and change strategy implementation.
Current Role at Synovus
Jeri Godfrey serves as a Senior Communications Specialist at Synovus, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on corporate communications, leveraging her extensive experience in digital content strategy and team member engagement. Her responsibilities include developing communication strategies that enhance internal engagement and support change initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at TSYS
Prior to her current role, Jeri Godfrey worked at TSYS as an Associate Director from 2009 to 2023. During her 14 years at TSYS, she specialized in marketing corporate communications and was instrumental in implementing communication strategies that promoted team member engagement. Her tenure at TSYS included a focus on All Hands scripting and digital content strategy.
Background in Corporate Communications
Jeri Godfrey has a robust background in corporate communications, having held several significant positions. She was the Associate Director of Corporate Communications at Global Payments Inc. from 2009 to 2023, where she contributed to communication strategies for the organization. Additionally, she served as a Community Relations Specialist at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP and as a Community Relations Manager at Columbus Regional Healthcare System.
Education and Expertise
Jeri Godfrey earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Auburn University, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in digital content strategy and corporate communications. She has developed skills in change strategy implementation and team member engagement throughout her career.
Early Career in Journalism
Jeri Godfrey began her career in journalism, working as a Copy Editor and Page Designer at Athens Banner-Herald from 1997 to 1999 and again from 2000 to 2002. She also held editorial roles at Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, where she served as Copy Editor, Metro Editor, and Managing Editor for various sections. This early experience in journalism has informed her approach to corporate communications.