Lewis Cline Named A Synovus REACH Volunteer of the Year

Synovus, the Columbus, Georgia-based financial services company, recently announced the recipients of its REACH Awards.

REACH, which is Synovus’ community outreach program, stands for Recognizing and Encouraging an Atmosphere of Community and of Hope. The REACH Awards honor the volunteer efforts of individuals who participate in hands-on efforts that make a significant difference in the communities where they live and work.

Lewis Cline, Community Executive, Canton/ Woodstock/ Jasper, with Bank of North Georgia, a division of Synovus Bank, was named one of Synovus’ REACH Volunteer of the Year award honorees.

His nomination highlighted his 351 volunteer hours during 2012 with organizations that included the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, Canton Downtown Development Authority, and numerous other civic organizations. Cline also volunteers on the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce Development Committee, at the Cherokee Business Expo, and at career fairs for local schools. 

“The team members receiving these awards demonstrate a selfless approach to helping others and advancing worthy causes in their communities,” said Rob Garcia, President and COO of Bank of North Georgia. “Lewis, like so many of our team members, goes above and beyond in the way he gives to others in his everyday role serving customers and supporting fellow team members, as well as in the extra time he donates to volunteer efforts. We are grateful for his gifts and talents and his willingness to share those so freely with others.”

Cline received a crystal award and a $500 donation will be made in honor of his award to The Salvation Army of Cherokee County.

During 2012, Synovus team members across the Southeast participated in more than 945 projects and contributed more than 16,000 hours of volunteer time. 

Bank of North Georgia, a division of Synovus Bank, operates 41 branches in 16 metro Atlanta counties and

is dedicated to the local community. This division offers diverse lines of business and personal financial services including Business Banking, Investment Services, and Mortgage Lending. Bank of North Georgia's branches
are conveniently located in Alpharetta (2), Atlanta (3), Bowdon, Bremen, Buford, Canton, Carrollton (2), Conyers (2), Covington (2), Cumming, Douglasville (2), Fayetteville, Hamilton Mill, Hiram, Jasper, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, Marietta (2), McDonough, Newnan (3), Norcross, Peachtree City, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Senoia, Suwanee, Tallapoosa, Temple, Tucker, Villa Rica, and Woodstock. For more information, visit www.bankofnorthgeorgia.com.