West Virginia Executive Fall 2017 | Page 41

special advertising section InvestIng In growth and vItalIty 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. Martinsburg | Charles town | shepherdstown | 304-262-6500 | bankwithunited.CoM WWW.WVEXECUTIVE.COM FA L L 2 017 39