David Michael Cole

David Michael Cole is an experienced data and technology professional with a robust background in banking and financial services. Currently serving as the Director of Data & Technology at FirstBank since June 2022, David leads initiatives in Data Management and Technology best practices. Previously, David held senior roles at Synovus Bank and Regions Bank, where responsibilities included credit data governance, regulatory reporting, and analytical reporting within enterprise data management frameworks. David's career spans several senior vice president positions, including roles at Beal Bank and UmbrellaBank.com, where significant accomplishments included coordinating bank acquisitions and substantially growing internet deposit businesses. David holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a BBA in Finance, Economics, and MIS from Lamar University.