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Experience:Sanders practiced law for 11 years and then joined Synovus Financial Corp. in 1988 as Vice President and General Counsel. He was elected Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in 1992 and Senior Executive Vice President in 1995. In 2005, Sanders was named Interim Lead for Synovus' Financial Management Services (FMS) Division. He is responsible for the legal function for both Synovus Financial Corp. and Total System Services, Inc., the global solutions provider that is more than 80 percent owned by Synovus. He is involved in governmental and regulatory affairs and strategic planning for the company. Education:Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, LaGrange College, 1974.J.D., Cum Laude, The University of Georgia School of Law, 1977.Current Affiliations:Member, Columbus Bar Association.Member, Georgia Bar Association .Member, American Bar Association .Member, American Bankers Council .Member, American Corporate Counsel Association .Member, American Society of Corporate Secretaries .Member, Georgia Bankers Association Bank Counsel Section .Member, Financial Services Roundtable Bank Counsel Section .Director, Columbus Regional Health Care SystemSummary:Sanders Griffith is Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Synovus Financial Corp., a multi-billion dollar, diversified financial services company that provides a broad set of products and services that touch people around the world. Synovus is headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, and has a rich history of growth and success that dates back to 1888.After graduating with a J. D. from The University of Georgia School of Law in 1977, Sanders joined the law firm of Davidson & Calhoun, P.C. In September of 1988, he left his position of Principal with the firm to join Synovus Financial Corp. as Senior Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. He is responsible for the legal function for both Synovus Financial Corp. and Total System Services, Inc., one of the world's largest companies for outsourced payment services that is more than 80 percent owned by Synovus. Sanders is involved in governmental and regulatory affairs and strategic planning for the company. Under his leadership, Synovus' General Counsel�s Office has initiated and developed legislation and strategies that have enhanced the financial services industry. Sanders was one of the major strategists who launched the company�s people development strategy, Personally Developing Everyone (PDE). He also served as the Champion of the promotions initiative of PDE. Under his leadership, the promotions strategy team developed the company�s Leadership Expectations, a model for the leaders of Synovus to use to be successful leaders. The Leadership Expectations are based on servant leadership principles and are composed of four main quadrants living the values, sharing the vision, managing the business and making others successful. Sanders has been an active member of the community for years. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Columbus Regional Health Care System. Through his work with Synovus, he has been involved with health care issues concerning the company for many years, and his service to the Columbus Regional Health Care System has provided him with further insight as to the impact of these issues to the health care provider and the consumer. | 