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Matt Donaldson

Matt Donaldson

Board Member

Matt W. Donaldson was appointed as the Twelfth District Representative to the State Board of Education on January 12, 2021. Donaldson is the Vice President of Durden Banking Company, Inc. in Twin City. In 2015, he was elected to the City Commission of the City of Twin City, and he was elected Mayor in 2019. Donaldson is a graduate of East Georgia State College, Georgia Southern University, Georgia Academy for Economic Development, Georgia Banking School at the University of Georgia, and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.

Matt W. Donaldson was appointed as the Twelfth District Representative to the State Board of Education on January 12, 2021. Donaldson is the Vice President of Durden Banking Company, Inc. in Twin City. In 2015, he was elected to the City Commission of the City of Twin City, and he was elected Mayor in 2019. Donaldson is a graduate of East Georgia State College, Georgia Southern University, Georgia Academy for Economic Development, Georgia Banking School at the University of Georgia, and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.

The Right Team, Right Time

“Enabling people to reach their full potential is our purpose at Synovus, and that includes helping students prepare for their futures, whether through financial education or supporting the state’s PEACH Education Tax Credit fund. Supporting young people in their pursuit of innovative, entrepreneurial and creative industries through this tax credit expands educational opportunities for all students, provides a competitive edge, and is paramount to the growth of Georgia’s economic future." -Kevin Blair, Synovus Chairman, CEO and President