New Gulf Coast advisory board member appointed at Synovus

SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 7, 2025 — Synovus has appointed entrepreneur and real estate investor Steve Shimonov to the Gulf Coast advisory board.

“Steve’s business acumen, strong leadership and commitment to our rapidly growing region inspire both Synovus and our Gulf Coast advisory board,” said Kevin Gillen, Synovus market executive for the Gulf Coast and Orlando. “We’re confident that his expertise and knowledge will enhance the board’s effectiveness and impact as Synovus continues to grow in the local market.”

A Sarasota resident, Shimonov is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate investor with a diverse background in luxury retail, health care and property investment. He is the owner of Sarasota Watch Company and a partner in Sarasota Medical Center, a multidisciplinary health care facility. Shimonov is also actively involved in real estate investment and serves on the board of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Activity League.

Synovus local advisory boards provide counsel and promote partnerships that enable the bank to strengthen its local markets while enhancing the economic well-being of individuals, businesses, communities and other stakeholders.

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 wealth services, treasury management, mortgage services, premium finance, asset-based lending, structured lending, capital markets and international banking. Synovus has branches in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee. Synovus is a Great Place to Work-Certified Company. Learn more about Synovus at synovus.com.