UCB CFO to Retire After 9 Years

By Chris Stiles • Tuesday, April 28 11:20 • Permanent Link

United Community said its chief financial officer, Jefferson Harralson, will retire after nine years with the company, but will stay through year-end to help complete the transition. The bank has hired Korn Ferry to conduct a nationwide search for his successor.

The announcement comes as United Community reported that, as of March 31, 2026, it had $28.2 billion in assets and operated 200 offices across six states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Harralson’s departure marks the end of nearly a decade in the CFO role, with the company saying he will remain in place until the end of the year to ensure continuity. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved -1.75%, and are now trading at a price of $33.08. For the full picture, make sure to review UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS INC's 8-K report.

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