Synovus Bank of Florida has announced the appointment of Missy Chaves as commercial banker. Chaves was previously with Surety Bank for nearly five years, most recently as vice president, business relationship manager. She is located at the Synovus Bank of Florida Orlando office at 450 South Orange Boulevard.

"Missy is a deeply experienced banker with a wealth of personal knowledge of industries, companies and economic development opportunities in Orlando," said Don Gaudette, Synovus Orlando market executive. "Customers will be in great hands with Missy, and we are thrilled to have her on board."

Chaves' 27 years in the banking industry include experience in commercial lending, treasury management, residential mortgage, merchant, payroll and all other business banking services. She is a native and current resident of DeLand, and serves as president of the Deland Breakfast Rotary as well as assistant chair of the Economic Development Committee for the City of Deland. Chaves also serves on the Volusia County Fair Board and the Halifax Hospice of Volusia County Board.