Meet our team
Meet our team in Greenville
Tommy Flinn
Market Executive, Upstate South Carolina“It is hard to beat the Upstate of South Carolina,” says Market Executive Tommy Flinn, who joined Synovus in that role in 2024. Tommy brings more than 15 years of increasing responsibilities in commercial and middle market banking, with specialized expertise in corporate and investment banking, primarily in the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Tommy and his team are committed to delivering ideas and insights that help Synovus clients fulfill their strategic priorities.
Tommy and his wife have two young daughters and are active at St. Paul’s Church. An avid golfer, Tommy treasures spending time with his family and friends. “The Upstate has many characteristics that make it a great place to live and work,” he says, “but the people here are what make it special.”
Work in our community
- Prior board member, Greenville First Steps
- Prior board member, Greenville Zoo Foundation
- Prior board member, Meals on Wheels Endowment
- Prior board member, Safe Harbor
- Leadership Greenville, Class 41
Amanda Whisnant
Private Wealth Advisor
A banker for over 13 years, Amanda joined Synovus in 2017 to lead the retail and business banking efforts in Anderson, South Carolina. When the Anderson branch closed, Mandi transitioned to Private Wealth and is now covering the Greenville and Anderson markets. “I’m excited to be part of Synovus, a bank that truly values its deep roots in hometown banking,” Amanda says. “Immediately I could tell the leadership here has a strong focus on cultivating a family atmosphere and delivering a personal touch.”
A long-time resident of South Carolina, Amanda earned her bachelor’s degree from the South Carolina Bankers School of Business Management. In her free time, Amanda leads a busy life with her husband, Chad, and their four children. Amanda and Chad are both active volunteers with the March of Dimes and at their local church.
Work in our community
- Clemson Area Chamber Board of Regents
- Anderson Chamber Member
- School Improvement Council member
- Pendleton Area Business Council, Past Chair
- United Way Bank Representative, 2006-2016
- March of Dimes Spokes Family 2015
- March of Dimes Campaign Leader
- March of Dimes Ambassador Family
- WIB member
Jarred Overcash
Regional Retail Sales ManagerSouth Carolina
Jarred joined Synovus in 2018 bringing 20 years of banking experience with him. He earned a Business Administration and Management degree from the College of Charleston, where he also played baseball. Jarred is motivated by building effective relationships with everyone in the industry, whether competitor, customer, peer, team member, direct report or prospect. He has been successful at coaching his team to a high performance of helping customers reach their financial goals. When not working, Jarred enjoys fishing, family beach trips and supporting his 4 daughters’ athletic activities.
Work in our community
- Graduate of Leadership Charleston 2014
- Graduate of the SC Bankers School 2019
- Series 6 & 63 licensed and SC Life and Health
- Volunteer and Supporter, United Way Organizations
- Member, Charleston Chamber of Commerce
- Member, College of Charleston Enactus
- Volunteer and Supporter, American Cancer Society
- Volunteer Baseball Coach Bishop England High School 2001-2004
Mark Freeman
Middle Market Banker, Sr.Mark Freeman joined Synovus in 2019 to be part of an organization and team that is growing—and one that has a culture of integrity. He enjoys developing relationships with customers and prospects and finding banking solutions that meet their needs. In banking for over 30 years, he holds a Bachelor of Art in journalism from The University of Georgia, as well as an MBA from Vanderbilt University. The married father of two grew up in Greenville, SC and enjoys football and weightlifting.
Work in our community
- Football coach, Christ Church High School
- Member, Brushy Creek Baptist Church