Sea Island Bank, a division of Synovus Bank, announces the appointment of Jerry Barton to its local Advisory Board.  Barton will also assume the role of Chairman for the Savannah Advisory Board.   

Bruce Yawn, Chairman of the Sea Island Advisory Board said, “We are thrilled that Jerry Barton has agreed to serve on the Sea Island Bank board. His extensive banking career provides the board with additional expertise about the banking industry and market opportunities.  Savannah provides a significant growth opportunity for Sea Island Bank, and Jerry’s knowledge of the area will contribute greatly to our bank’s success.”          

“I am very excited that Jerry has been appointed to the Sea Island Bank Advisory Board of Directors and will also assume the role of Chairman for the Savannah Advisory Board,” said Ken Rabitsch, Savannah City President of Sea Island Bank.  “Jerry successfully launched Sea Island Bank in the Savannah market in 2004, and he continued to lead and motivate our team prior to his retirement last year.  We look forward to his continued involvement and leadership.”

Barton began his banking career in 1969 and has spent his entire career in the Savannah market serving in various executive positions. He has served as a member of Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Council, Savannah Rotary West, Chairman of Armstrong Atlantic State University’s Educational Properties Foundation, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Armstrong Atlantic State University Foundation, Board of Directors of Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and Union Mission.