Christopher Schoonover

Christopher Schoonover is an experienced professional with a robust career in banking and finance, currently serving as Executive Director of Corporate Real Estate, Procurement, and Enterprise Projects at Synovus since November 2009. In this role, Christopher leads initiatives related to real estate portfolio administration, building construction, and facilities management. Throughout tenure at Synovus, Christopher has held multiple executive positions, including Group Executive roles in Bank Operations, Community Banking, and Credit, demonstrating strong leadership over diverse teams and significant credit approval authority. Prior experience includes key positions at Merrill Lynch, Citibank, Mercedes-Benz Credit Corporation, PNC, and Fifth Third Bank, showcasing expertise in commercial loan portfolio management and financial risk analysis. Christopher holds an MBA in Finance from DePaul Driehaus College of Business and has degrees in Finance and Business from Grand Valley State University and Grace Bible College, respectively.