Synovus announced Sam Baxter was named senior director of Private Wealth for South Carolina. He previously was market president, Central Region, South Carolina. He has more than 34 years in banking, serving in various roles from Upstate to Coastal South Carolina. Baxter will continue to work from Columbia. John C. Griggs III was named South Carolina Central Region market executive, succeeding Baxter. Griggs previously served as a commercial banking manager. In his new role, he supports Synovus offices in Columbia, Lexington, Camden, Sumter, Florence, Manning, and Bishopville.