1. Calvin Augustus Evans, Jr.
1505 Eberhart Avenue
Columbus, Georgia 31906
(706) 644-8084 (w)/(706) 254-0377 (c)
calevans@synovus.com
Work Experience: Synovus Financial Corp., January 2014-Present
Columbus, Georgia
Commercial Real Estate Market Intelligence Manager
● Designed, implemented, and currently manage strategic CRE market
intelligence initiative for Top 50 US bank
● Deliver strategic commentary and guidance on CRE sectors in major
southeastern, mid-Atlantic, and southwestern metropolitan areas
● Liaison to federal and state banking regulatory agencies on CRE market
reporting, regulation, and bank portfolio concentration matters
● Present market commentary throughout Synovus footprint for customer
development and lender/credit staff education
● Serve as CRE advisor to Synovus Economic Advisory Committee
Educator: Commercial Real Estate Market Commentary & Forecasting
● Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University Instructor 2017
● University of Georgia/GBA School of Banking Instructor 2013-Current
● CRE Advisor to Georgia Association of Assessing Officials, 2009-Current
● CRE Advisor to Medical College of Georgia Foundation, 2013-Current
● Guest lecturer at UGA Terry College of Business, 2008-current
● Delivered over 125 presentations since 2010 to various groups
Synovus Financial Corp/AFB&T, September 2008-December 2013
Athens, Georgia
Regional Appraiser
● Manager for review team inspecting all real estate loan transactions for
valuation accuracy; 3,000+ loans annually, $250k to $50mm/loan
● Appeal tax values on bank owned properties, plant assets; over 2,000
properties from 2009-present, 95%+ success rate at 3% expense to savings
● Produce real estate markets research, educational programs, and analyses
Warner Brother Realty, September 2005-September 2008
Athens, Georgia
Commercial Real Estate Appraiser/Consultant
● Appraised commercial properties and development projects
● Consultant for various banks and local government agencies
● Specialized in commercial tax appeals (over $5mm properties) for and
against governments and market analysis for commercial banks
Synovus Financial Corp/CB&T, January 1997-December 2003
Columbus, Georgia
Vice President, Commercial Mortgage Services Manager
● Directed commercial real estate conduit lending/CMBS program
● Founded Section 42 LIHTC investment program for holding company
2. Education: University of Georgia: Terry College of Business
M.B.A., Dual Concentration: Real Estate and Finance, May 2005
Overall GPA: 3.75 Real Estate GPA: 4.0
Terry College Banking and Finance Scholar Award/Assistantship Recipient
Substitute Instructor/GA: Finance 3000, Finance 7010 (MBA Program)
University of Georgia: Terry College of Business
B.B.A., Economics, April 1997
Overall GPA: 3.27 Terry College GPA: 3.61 (90 hours)
Franklin Arts & Sciences English Concentration (35 hours): 3.83
Episcopal High School: Alexandria, Virginia, June 1992
Specialized Training: Various State Mandated Appraisal Courses, 2005-2014
Various Appraisal Institute Classes, 2005-2016
Commercial Real Estate Valuation, UGA MBA Program, 2004-2005
Mortgage Bankers Association of America programs, 1999-2003
Boston Capital Section 42 LIHTC Training, 2002-2003
Synovus Financial Corp Emerging Leader Training Program, 2000
Synovus Financial Corp Financial Analysis/Credit Training School, 1999
Lehman Brothers/GMAC Lending Analysis & Securitization Training, 1999
Philanthropic/Social Past Board of Directors:
Activities and Posts: Columbus, Georgia and Phenix City, Alabama, Boys and Girls Clubs
Human Experience Theatre, Columbus, Georgia
Bachelors Social Club of Columbus, Georgia-Former President
Alumni Groups:
Class Chair for Fundraising, Episcopal High School, Alexandria, Virginia
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Ga. Beta, University of Georgia 1997
Volunteer Work:
Southeastern Greyhound Adoption, American Cancer Society, Athens YMCA,
The Leukemia Society, Columbus, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Columbus
Steeplechase for the Arts, Habitat for Humanity, Athens Canine Rescue, Athens
Humane Society, Toys for Tots
Interests: Economic History, Tennis, College Football, Music, Greyhound Adoption
References: Mr. Mark Holladay
EVP, Chief Risk Officer, Synovus Financial Corp., Columbus, GA
706-649-5282 markholladay@synovus.com
Mr. John Scott
Executive Director, Georgia Association of Assessing Officials, Atlanta, GA
912-764-3142 gaao@frontiernet.net
Dr. Henry Munneke
Director, Real Estate Department, Terry College of Business, UGA
706-542-0496 hmunneke@terry.uga.edu
Additional references available upon request