GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 4, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- United Community Banks, Inc. is pleased to announce
the addition of industry veteran John
James to its Board of Directors. James is an accomplished
financial executive with more than 35 years of experience driving
growth, increasing shareholder value, and optimizing organizational
policy.
James' experience includes senior-level positions at Bank of
America, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,
and PricewaterhouseCoopers. In his most recent roles, he
served as SVP – Americas Legal Entity Controller Executive and SVP
– Corporate Controller for Bank of America, where he worked for 17
years. While there, he played an integral role in helping to
successfully manage through the 2008 financial crisis and the
ongoing regulatory environment. He was also a champion for process
improvement focused on increasing operational efficiencies,
reducing operational risk and improving control environments by
sponsoring and leading various projects and initiatives.
Additionally, James played an integral senior financial role in the
integration of several acquisitions including MBNA, Countrywide,
and Merrill Lynch, among others.
"We are pleased and fortunate to welcome John to our board,"
said Lynn Harton, Chairman and CEO
of United Community. "His impressive skill set is a great
complement to our board and I look forward to working with him as
United continues to grow and succeed."
"Beyond his excellent process improvement background, John's
unique combination of technical accounting and finance knowledge,
coupled with a profound understanding of M&A and regulatory
intricacies, is unparalleled," said Thomas
A. Richlovsky, Lead Director of the Board. "His blend of
skills is hard to replicate, making him an invaluable addition to
our team."
James graduated from the University of
Kentucky with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a
concentration in finance and a Bachelor of Science in accounting.
He retired from Bank of America in June
2022 and splits his time between Charlotte, NC and Sullivan's Island, SC.
"I am honored to serve on the United Board. I am committed to
upholding the trust of all of the Bank's constituencies, and I am
eager to collaborate with the leadership team in steering the bank
toward continued success," said James.
For the full list of United Community Banks, Inc. Board of
Directors, please visit
https://ir.ucbi.com/corporate-governance/board-directors.
About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community
Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) is the financial holding company for
United Community, a top 100 US financial institution that is
committed to improving the financial health and well-being of its
customers and ultimately the communities it serves. United
Community provides a full range of banking, wealth management, and
mortgage services. As of September 30,
2023, United Community has $26.9
billion in assets and 205 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North
Carolina, South Carolina,
and Tennessee, as well as a
national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment financing
subsidiary. United Community has been recognized nationally as a
leader in customer service, financial performance, and workplace
environment. Among the accolades, United Community is a nine-time
winner of the J.D. Power award that ranked the bank #1 in
customer satisfaction with consumer banking in the Southeast and
was recognized in 2023 by Forbes as one of the World's Best Banks
and one of America's Best Banks. United Community was also
recognized by Newsweek in 2023 as one of the Most Trusted Companies
in America, is a multi-award recipient of the Greenwich Excellence
Awards and was named by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks
to Work For" in 2023 for the seventh consecutive year. Additional
information about United Community can be found at ucbi.com.
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