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Stephen A. Melton J.D. ā Executive VP & General Counsel at Ameris Bancorp
Executive Bio
Mr. Stephen A. Melton, J.D., also known as Steve, has been Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Ameris BanCorp and Ameris Bank since October 2011. Mr. Melton served as the Chief Risk Officer of Ameris BanCorp and Ameris Bank since October 2011 until October 2017. Mr. Melton served as Regional Chief Executive Officer of Synovus Financial Corp. since 2011. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of Columbus Bank and Trust Company of Synovus Financial Corp. until January 13, 2011 and also served as its President. He serves as a Director at Synovus Bank. Mr. Melton received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia's Lumpkin School of Law in Athens, Georgia.
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