Brent Suriano takes on NYC Navy Seal Swim to honor veterans

Brent Suriano takes on NYC Navy Seal Swim to honor veterans

Brent Suriano, senior director of private wealth, has always admired those who've served in the military. At Synovus, he's a member of the bank's Veterans Employee Resource Group even though he has not served, making him an ally. "I've always been an avid proponent of our military service members," Suriano shares. To show his support, in August 2024, he raised more than $5,000 and swam the Navy Seal Foundation's NYC Navy Seal Swim to honor veterans everywhere.

"This event caught my attention because I come from a generationally military family," he shares. His grandfather, father-in-law and uncles served in the military. As he embarked on the swim, they were his inspiration.

Suriano's competitive spirit is a defining trait that gives him an edge in his wealth services role with the bank. "My competitive drive is a pillar of who I am. It keeps me grounded in motivating and guiding my team to perform at the highest level," he says. "It represents a duality of driving individual achievements and the team's collective success. Our competitiveness creates an environment where our private wealth team members are encouraged to push boundaries and continuously improve."

For years Suriano has tested his own endurance. "Every year for the past four years, I do a physical challenge to push me from a growth perspective," he says. His training started in October 2023 and lasted until shortly before he traveled to New York for the swim in August. During those months, he recorded more than 70 hours of training. These personal challenges shaped him into the resilient leader he is today.