Howard F. Lemons is Chairman of the Board and Chief Financial Officer of the Make A Difference Foundation, Incorporated, which is a non-profit organization that was developed to help underprivileged youth. As Chairman/CFO, he works with the Board of Directors and volunteers to provide increased opportunities for youth with specific emphasis on education and support for those that are in need. His professional background includes 17 years of management experience, with 14 years in the Banking and Treasury Management field. He is currently a Group Vice President with SunTrust Banks, Inc., and is the Head of Treasury Management Implementations in their Treasury and Payment Solutions group.
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Howard graduated from Fulton High School, and received a B.A. Degree in Economics from the University of Georgia in 1992. He also received his Masters of Business Administration degree from the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics at Mercer University in May 2008. He is a lifetime member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.
Being the youngest of eight children, Howard was taught the meaning of service from his parents, and siblings. Now as a father, it is important to continue this legacy and continue to fulfill his Christian duty. Howard truly believes that it is our responsibility to extend our time and resources to others, especially to our youth, because our youth represent our future. Since his teen years, Howard has been involved in various charity events. Today, Howard contributes to MADF, the United Way, the United Negro College Fund, the Salvation Army, American Diabetes Association, and the homeless citizens on the streets of Atlanta. In his spare time, Howard enjoys spending time with his family (Nicholas’ baseball games), golf, fishing, and tailgating at the UGA Football games (Go Dawgs!). Howard resides in McDonough, GA, with his wife, April A. Lemons, and son, Nicholas Alexander Lemons.
