
	Jim Lipham is senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of TSYS directing the Financial Services group.

	Lipham joined Synovus Financial Corp., formerly Columbus Bank and Trust Company (CB&amp;T), in 1984 as vice president and assistant treasurer of the Financial division. In December 1987, he transferred to TSYS as treasurer where he later became executive vice president and CFO.

	Prior to joining Synovus, Lipham was senior vice president and CFO of First Federal Savings and Loan in Columbus, Ga. Prior to First Federal, he was employed with Ernst &amp; Whinney as a senior accountant. A graduate of West Georgia College, Lipham earned a bachelor&#39;s degree in business administration.

	Lipham serves on the Board of Directors for China UnionPay Data Services, Ltd. (CUP Data), TSYS&#39; joint venture with CUP in China; Central Payment Co., TSYS&#39; merchant acquiring joint venture; Columbus Productions, Inc.; and Columbus Hospice.
