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In 1839, United Bank’s history began
solutions—to individuals and
and Chris Colbert, vice president of
when a single-office community businesses in the communities it commercial banking, is a Shepherd
bank opened its doors in what is now serves, helping them thrive. It doesn’t graduate who serves as president of
Parkersburg, WV. Today, United is stop there. the university’s foundation.
the largest publicly traded company
headquartered in West Virginia and
one of the premier financial companies
in the nation.
It is evident that United knows a thing
“A large part of United’s success lies
In addition to United’s involvement
in its commitment to community,” with Shepherd University, employees
says Henry Kayes Jr., chief volunteer their time and serve on the
operating officer of United Bank. boards of several other community
“A vibrant community fuels job
organizations in the area, including
or two about progress. The bank is creation, economic growth and United Way of the Eastern Panhandle,
proud to be part of the continuous educational opportunities. We all Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern
economic growth in the Eastern need to do our part.” Panhandle and WVU Healthcare East
Panhandle, an area that has seen its
population nearly double this century.
United lends its growth perspective—
to name a few.
United employees live, work
and raise families in the Eastern United’s deep local roots and its
Panhandle, all while giving back to employees’ strong presence in the
one rooted in vision and backed the community they call home. Kayes Eastern Panhandle and other West
by tailored, leading-edge banking serves as a member of Shepherd Virginia communities continue to
University’s board of governors, make United West Virginia’s bank.
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