Meet our team in Spartanburg

Fred has a unique perspective on his role as a banking market executive. “My products are financial services, but my business is people,” says Fred. As a banker for 34 years, Fred has helped companies and customers with their financial needs, which has allowed him to become their trusted advisor. Fred earned his bachelor’s from Presbyterian College and is a Licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of South Carolina, additionally he is a graduate of the American Bankers Association National Commercial Lending School. Fred is married and has three adult sons; his hobbies are golf, walking, and reading.

Work in our community

• Kiwanis Club of Spartanburg
• South Carolina Association of CPA’s
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Past Distinguished President of the Spartanburg Kiwanis Club
• Past Board Member and Treasurer of the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce
• Past President of the Spartanburg Touchdown / Tip Off Club
• Past Fundraising Chairman of the Arts Council of Spartanburg

A South Carolina native, Jennifer Polson serves as a Retail Market Manager. With 23 years of experience, she is passionate about her customers and industry, and in particular Synovus. “Synovus is a ‘big’ bank, but with a community feel,” she says. ‘I love the way it wants you to be involved in your local community.” A recent move from Greer to Spartanburg has her excited to be working in a new market and a new community.

Work in our community

• Secretary and Treasurer, Executive Committee, Greer Leadership Class 37
• Leadership Council, Greater Greer Chamber Leadership Council
• Volunteer, Greer Community Ministries Meals on Wheels
• Volunteer, Greenville Meals on Wheels
• Ladies Committee, Meyer Center
• Member, Junior League of Greenville, S.C.