Tracy Shaw Thorne
About Tracy Shaw Thorne
Tracy Shaw Thorne serves as the Vice President and Retail Market Manager at Synovus, bringing over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. She has held various managerial roles at PNC, Colonial Bank, Wells Fargo, and Regions Financial Corporation, and possesses expertise in commercial lending, banking, and branch management.
Work at Synovus
Tracy Shaw Thorne has served as Vice President and Retail Market Manager at Synovus since 2017. In this role, she oversees retail banking operations and market strategies in Birmingham, Alabama. Her responsibilities include managing branch performance, enhancing customer service, and driving sales initiatives within the retail banking sector.
Experience at PNC
Tracy has been with PNC since 2011, where she holds the position of Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President. She has worked in Orange Beach, Alabama, for 13 years and has also served as Branch & Business Center Manager in Birmingham, Alabama, since 2017. Her focus at PNC includes managing branch operations and ensuring effective customer engagement.
Background in Banking
Tracy has a comprehensive background in the financial services industry, beginning her career at Colonial Bank from 1985 to 1989. She held various roles, including Branch Banking and Collections/Recovery Officer. Her experience continued at Wells Fargo from 1994 to 2009 as a Financial Sales Leader, where she developed expertise in sales and customer relations.
Education and Expertise
Tracy studied at Jacksonville State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Finance. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in commercial lending, banking, credit analysis, sales, and branch management, making her a knowledgeable professional in the financial sector.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Throughout her career, Tracy has held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked at Regions Financial Corporation in branch management for one year and served as Area Director for the American Cancer Society for 11 months. Additionally, she was an Administrative Liaison at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center from 1989 to 1992.