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WILLETTE ROUNDTREE Asst. Vice President


Commercial Banker, Real Estate 706.644.9676


It was Synovus’ reputation that convinced Willette Roundtree to come home after college. The University of Georgia graduate initially planned to work in Atlanta, but when she heard about the Synovus Gateway to Leadership Management Associate Training Program, she decided to apply. She and her parents had always banked with CB&T, and she knew the company’s standing in the community. After a few years as an underwriter for the bank, she still entertained notions of moving away, but she loved the company and her work. Six years and a promotion later, Willette is an Assistant Vice President/Commercial Banker in the Corporate Division at CB&T and has no plans to leave. She not only is devoted to her job, she is involved in the community, and her fiancé is planning his future here as well.


“In the past, many young people were eager to move to the big city, but Columbus has become a great place to live,” Willette explains. She points to downtown revital- ization and whitewater rafting as examples. She is doing her part to continue to improve the city, serving on the Columbus Museum Development Board and the Mayor’s Real Estate Investment Commission, which makes rec- ommendations to encourage investment in Columbus. Willette’s commitment to build relationships with her customers is a priority, even though it sometimes means going extra hours and miles. “People have a perception of 9-to-5 bankers’ hours. That’s a myth,” she says and laughs. She sees herself as a relationship manager and enjoys helping her customers with every aspect of their financial needs. For the next few months she’ll be busy planning a wed- ding, but Willette plans to continue her involvement with the bank and the community.


JUNE 2013


Vice President, Branch Manager 706.644.3001


CINDY GINN


Goal-oriented. High-energy. Both are appropriate descriptions of Cindy Ginn. She says she gets her drive from her dad, who after retiring from Royal Crown Cola, went back to work for them as a Consultant. Cindy, a CB&T Vice President and Branch Manager of the Columbus Park Crossing Branch, is a “battlefield employee,” one who worked her way up through the organization, proving herself each step of the way. She started her career in banking right out of high school when a neighbor got her a job as a mail clerk at another local bank. The Columbus native moved to CB&T 26 years ago as a Personal Banker at the South Columbus Branch. She has since served in various capacities at sev- eral other branches. Although not mathematically inclined in school, Cindy fell in love with the banking business primarily because of the personal contact and involvement in the community. “I want our customers to feel like family,” she says, and so she works to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in her branch.


In addition, she uses her drive to help customers reach their financial goals and keep the branch on track to meet CB&T’s objectives.


In addition to managing a staff of 10, keeping abreast of FDIC policies and serving her customers, Cindy finds time to stay involved with her family and the community. She has two sons: Allen, 27, who works for TSYS, and Andy, 20, who is a junior at Columbus State University. She serves on the boards of Easter Seals of West Georgia, Inc. and the American Cancer Society. She is also a member of North Columbus Kiwanis and St. Mark United Methodist Church. It is obvious she is passionate about her job. “I thank God I have a job that I love—taking care of people and getting out in the community.”


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