What began as a small, single-office bank in Parkersburg has since
become the largest publicly traded company headquartered in West
Virginia.
United Bank first opened its doors in Parkersburg on March 17, 1839,
prior to West Virginia becoming a state. That special day has led to a
long-standing bank tradition of jointly celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and
its anniversary each year. Parkersburg residents visit the bank to receive
a small pot of shamrocks as a thank you for their continued support.
United’s journey is a true American dream success story and an example
of what can happen when service, dedication and trustworthiness pass
faithfully from generation to generation. What sets United apart in the
marketplace is its reputation for building lasting relationships with
its customers and providing them with unparalleled service. This is
reinforced through United’s mission to provide excellence in service to
the shareholders, employees, customers and communities it serves.
“Facts and figures aside, our competitive advantage is our people who
carry out our core values of integrity, hard work, teamwork and caring
every single day,” says Richard Adams, chairman and CEO of United.
United invests more than financial resources into the communities
it serves. United employees and directors take an active role in their
communities, serving on boards and committees, sponsoring local
events and helping make a difference in thousands of lives each day.
One standout example is the Kids Golf Classic, which benefits the Boys
and Girls Club of Parkersburg. For 21 consecutive years, members of
the local business and golf community have come together to support
the more than 600 youth served annually by the organization. Since
its inception, the tournament, which is entirely funded by United Bank,
has helped raise more than $2.6 million. It is this commitment to local
communities and the dedication of the employees that have made
United West Virginia’s Bank.
Today, United boasts a network of 142 offices across West Virginia, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC, and employs
more than 2,400 experienced banking and financial professionals.
Standing united, stronger than ever and positioned for the future, the
banking tradition and legacy of United Bank will endure for many
years to come. United will continue to embrace new challenges and
recognize new opportunities because, at United, the challenge to be
the best never ends.
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