Harold Reynolds

Harold Reynolds is a prominent figure in Georgia's higher education system and business community. Here are the key details about him:

Professional Background

Harold Reynolds is the Chief Executive Officer of BankSouth Holding Company, a privately held company headquartered in Greene County, Georgia.13 The company owns and operates several subsidiaries, including:

• BankSouth
• BankSouth Mortgage (headquartered in Atlanta)
• Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty

Role in the Board of Regents

Reynolds currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG).12 Some key points about his role:

• He represents the 10th Congressional District on the Board3
• He was first elected as Board chair in 2022 for the 2023 term1
• He was re-elected for another one-year term as chair for 20242

Education and Achievements

• Reynolds is a graduate of Georgia Tech, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Systems Engineering3
• He has been inducted into the Council of Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni at Georgia Tech3

Other Roles and Experience

• Past chairman of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education (now known as the Technical College System of Georgia)1
• Served 13 years on the Technical College System of Georgia board after an appointment by Gov. Zell Miller1
• In the 1980s, he was among the first developers of property near Lake Oconee4
• From 1987 to 1992, he was a founding partner, President, and Chief Operating Officer of Linger Longer Development Company, which developed Reynolds Plantation (now Reynolds Lake Oconee)4

Personal Life

Harold Reynolds resides on Lake Oconee with his wife, Lesley. They have two adult children: a daughter named Chandler and a son named Jackson.3