Kent Fleming
About Kent Fleming
Kent Fleming serves as the Chief Specialty Credit Officer at Synovus, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in banking, having worked at Columbus Bank & Trust Company for 18 years and previously at Synovus in various roles for 9 years.
Current Role at Synovus
Kent Fleming serves as the Chief Specialty Credit Officer at Synovus, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing specialty credit operations, ensuring effective credit risk management, and contributing to the bank's overall financial strategy. His extensive experience in the banking sector supports his leadership in this capacity.
Previous Experience at Columbus Bank & Trust Company
Kent Fleming worked at Columbus Bank & Trust Company for a total of 18 years, from 1991 to 2009. His roles included positions in both Corporate Banking and Branch Banking. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in various banking operations and credit risk assessment, which he later applied in his subsequent roles.
Experience at Synovus
Before his current role, Kent Fleming served as the Director of C&I Credit Risk at Synovus from 2009 to 2018. In this position, he managed commercial and industrial credit risk, contributing to the bank's credit policies and risk management strategies. His tenure in this role enhanced his expertise in credit risk assessment and management.
Education and Professional Development
Kent Fleming studied at Auburn University from 1977 to 1982. He furthered his education at The Banking School of the South at LSU, where he achieved the designation of Banking Specialist from 1993 to 1995. This educational background equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in banking and credit management.