James H. Blanchard

Director/Board Member at

Columbus State University Foundation, Inc.

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James H.
Blanchard is currently the Vice Chairman at Covey Equity.
He is also a Trustee at Columbus State University Foundation, Inc. and a Member at Georgia Historical Society.
Blanchard's former positions include Chief Executive Officer at Synovus Bank, Chairman at Synovus Financial Corp., Chairman at The Financial Services Roundtable, Director at BellSouth LLC and BellSouth Telecommunications LLC, Independent Director at Total System Services, and Director at W.C.
Bradley Co., Southeastern University, American Bankers Association, Inc., Chick-fil-A, Inc., AT&T, Inc., Georgia Research Alliance, Inc., and Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
Blanchard received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1963 and his graduate degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1965.

James H. Blanchard active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Columbus State University Foundation, Inc.	Director/Board Member	2009-12-28
Georgia Historical Society Georgia Historical Society Founded in 1839, Georgia Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and teaching American history. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. The organization operates as a nonprofit with facilities including a historic research center and education center in Savannah, as well as an office, all open by appointment. It houses an archival collection comprising over 5 million manuscripts, 100,000 photographs, 30,000 architectural drawings, 20,000 books, maps, portraits, and artifacts documenting more than 300 years of history. The society offers educational programs and resources for teachers, students, and the public, including a history festival, professional development, and classroom materials aligned with state standards. It runs initiatives such as the business history initiative and the trustees program, and supports scholarly research through fellowships and mentorship programs. Services include research assistance, digital image reproduction, historical marker programs, publications, and community archives initiatives. The society engages the public through events, lectures, awards, and volunteer opportunities.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2011-10-16
Covey Equity LLC Covey Equity LLC Investment ManagersFinance Covey Equity invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with a maximum enterprise value of USD 50 million and EBIDTA of USD 3 - 8 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and business-to-business services. It participates in buyout transactions and also acquires majority stakes in the companies.	Director/Board Member	2009-12-31

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Former positions of James H. Blanchard

Companies	Position	End
BellSouth LLC BellSouth LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications services	Director/Board Member	2005-12-31
BellSouth Telecommunications LLC BellSouth Telecommunications LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wired and wireless telecommunications services	Director/Board Member	1993-12-31
American Bankers Association, Inc. American Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as banking trade association	Director/Board Member	-
Chick-fil-A, Inc. Chick-fil-A, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a fast food restaurant	Director/Board Member	-
Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides university-based research services	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	18
BellSouth LLC BellSouth LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications services	Communications
BellSouth Telecommunications LLC BellSouth Telecommunications LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wired and wireless telecommunications services	Communications
Synovus Financial Corp. Synovus Financial Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company through its subsidiary provides commercial and retail banking, financial management, insurance and mortgage services	Finance
Total System Services LLC Total System Services LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides payment processing and related services	Commercial Services
W.C. Bradley Co. W.C. Bradley Co. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures safes and secure storage products	Producer Manufacturing
Southeastern University Southeastern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Georgia University of Georgia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
American Bankers Association, Inc. American Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as banking trade association	Commercial Services
Chick-fil-A, Inc. Chick-fil-A, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a fast food restaurant	Consumer Services
AT&T, Inc. AT&T, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides wireless and wireline telecommunications and broadband services	Communications
The Financial Services Roundtable The Financial Services Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides advisory services to financial service industry	Commercial Services
Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides university-based research services	Commercial Services
Columbus State University Foundation, Inc.
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Georgia Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
Georgia Historical Society Georgia Historical Society Founded in 1839, Georgia Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and teaching American history. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. The organization operates as a nonprofit with facilities including a historic research center and education center in Savannah, as well as an office, all open by appointment. It houses an archival collection comprising over 5 million manuscripts, 100,000 photographs, 30,000 architectural drawings, 20,000 books, maps, portraits, and artifacts documenting more than 300 years of history. The society offers educational programs and resources for teachers, students, and the public, including a history festival, professional development, and classroom materials aligned with state standards. It runs initiatives such as the business history initiative and the trustees program, and supports scholarly research through fellowships and mentorship programs. Services include research assistance, digital image reproduction, historical marker programs, publications, and community archives initiatives. The society engages the public through events, lectures, awards, and volunteer opportunities.
Synovus Bank (Columbus, Georgia) Synovus Bank (Columbus, Georgia) Regional BanksFinance Provides financial services	Finance
University of Georgia School of Law University of Georgia School of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Covey Equity LLC Covey Equity LLC Investment ManagersFinance Covey Equity invests in lower middle market companies located in the United States with a maximum enterprise value of USD 50 million and EBIDTA of USD 3 - 8 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and business-to-business services. It participates in buyout transactions and also acquires majority stakes in the companies.	Finance