Michael Taylor
About Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor serves as the Senior Director of Sales and Relationship Optimization at Synovus, bringing extensive experience in commercial lending and credit management. His career spans over three decades in various leadership roles across multiple banking institutions, including Synovus and SunTrust Bank.
Current Role at Synovus
Michael Taylor currently serves as the Senior Director of Sales and Relationship Optimization at Synovus, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing sales strategies and optimizing client relationships to drive business growth. His extensive background in banking supports his efforts in this capacity.
Previous Experience at Synovus
Michael Taylor has held multiple positions at Synovus over the years. He worked as Vice President of Commercial Lending at the NWGA Division from 1999 to 2005. He later served as Director of Community Banking from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, he was the Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for the NWGA Banking Division from 2007 to 2009, and he held the role of Regional Credit Officer from 2009 to 2011. He also worked as Corporate Manager of Credit Policy from 2012 to 2014.
Experience at Other Financial Institutions
Before his tenure at Synovus, Michael Taylor worked at SunTrust Bank as Assistant Vice President of Corporate Banking from 1990 to 1997. He also held the position of Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Lending at AmSouth Bank for one year in 2005-2006. His experience spans various roles that contribute to his expertise in banking and finance.
Educational Background
Michael Taylor studied at Jacksonville State University, where he majored in Finance with minors in English Literature and Communications. He furthered his education at Louisiana State University, completing the Graduate School of Banking program, which provided him with advanced knowledge in banking practices.
Expertise in Credit Policy and Sales
Michael Taylor possesses ownership experience in credit policy and commercial credit approval. He has managed incentive plans and construction management at the corporate level. His achievements include receiving multi-year top tier sales awards as a direct relationship banker across various banking segments, showcasing his proficiency in sales and client management.