Synovus Names Jim Vaughn As Chattanooga Market Executive

  • Monday, January 6, 2025
Jim Vaughn
Jim Vaughn
photo by Business Wire
Synovus has named Jim Vaughn as its Chattanooga market executive. He joins Synovus from Mauldin & Jenkins.

Mr. Vaughn will lead the company's Chattanooga banking teams in delivering financial solutions for clients while driving business development and growth and supporting community outreach initiatives. He will report to Bill Davies, market executive for northwest Georgia at Synovus.

“Jim brings extensive financial expertise, professional knowledge and strategic leadership to this role,” said Mr.
Davies. “His work with diverse businesses and industries will be beneficial in building relationships, reinforcing our commitment to Chattanooga and enabling our clients to reach their full potential.”

Before joining Synovus, Mr. Vaughn was a partner at Mauldin & Jenkins, where he worked for 25 years. He held various leadership roles at the accounting firm, including leading its financial services practice and serving on its executive, advisory, leadership and career advisory committees. Mr. Vaughn provided advisory and CPA services to financial institutions, nonprofits, hedge funds, transportation companies and other Tennessee small- and medium-sized businesses.

Mr. Vaughn is involved in the Chattanooga community, serving as chairman of the Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors and of the Rollins College of Business Advisory Board. He earned a bachelor’s in business administration in accounting and finance from Georgia Southern University.
Business
Chase Continues Tennessee Expansion With New Chattanooga Branch
Chase Continues Tennessee Expansion With New Chattanooga Branch
  • 8/27/2025

Chase celebrated the grand opening of its newest Chattanooga branch at 5526 Brainerd Road on Tuesday. Officials said, "The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of Chase's third full-service ... more

New Hamilton County Business Licenses
  • 8/25/2025

Here are the new business licenses from the County Clerk's office: A PLUS ELECTRICAL HAYDEN D FELTMAN 77 CRYSTAL SPRINGS RD KELSO TN 37348 AAA HEATING & AIR WAYMON C STAFFORD 5757 ... more

Gas Prices Rise 5.7 Cents In Chattanooga
  • 8/25/2025

Average gasoline prices in Chattanooga have risen 5.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.66 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 170 stations in Chattanooga. Prices ... more