Synovus names new members to Gulf Coast advisory board

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 12, 2023 — Synovus has appointed several local business leaders to its Gulf Coast advisory board.

“We welcome the addition of these four well-respected business leaders who are deeply committed to the Gulf Coast region as they help advance our efforts at Synovus to build a relationship-focused bank,” said Sean Simpson, Synovus Florida division CEO. “Their expertise and business acumen will be a valuable asset to the advisory board, which serves as a strong resource in supporting our commitment to enable those in the region to reach their full potential.”

Synovus’ local advisory boards provide counsel and promote partnerships that enable Synovus to strengthen its local markets while furthering the financial and economic health of individuals, businesses, communities and other stakeholders.

The new advisory board appointees are:

Brian Carter, CPA is a partner with Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, where he provides accounting, auditing and tax services to nonprofits, affordable housing developers, restaurants and manufacturing and distribution entities. He serves as a board member of PACE Center for Girls – Manatee and is the Calusa Region Chair for Leadership Florida.

Dan Dykgraaf is the founder of Space Source, a provider of commercial and residential space, and he has developed more than $1 billion of real estate. He owns and manages several domestic and international businesses in transportation, construction, manufacturing and hospitality.

Gayle Luper is owner of several beach resorts, including Bungalow Beach Resort. She is a long-standing community volunteer who is dedicated to civic, political and religious organizations in Florida’s Southwest coast.

Wayne Ruben founded WMR Consulting LLC, a real estate consulting firm. He was the founding director of Gateway Bank, a former Florida chartered bank, and currently serves as the chair of the Sarasota Downtown Improvement District Board.

Synovus Bank, a Georgia-chartered, FDIC-insured bank, provides commercial and consumer banking in addition to a full suite of specialized products and services, including private banking, treasury management, wealth management, mortgage services, premium finance, asset-based lending, structured lending, capital markets and international banking. Synovus has branches in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and Tennessee. Synovus is a Great Place to Work-Certified Company and is on the web at synovus.com, and on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.