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2003 Married wife , Nikki
2005 Daughter , Annie , was born ; graduated from United ’ s Leadership Development Program
2007 Daughter , Margaret , was born ; became chairman of the board for the United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley
2008 Leadership chair for the Boy Scouts of America- Allohak Council
2010 Won The State Journal ’ s Generation Next : 40 Under 40 Award
2014 Named a West Virginia Executive Young Guns
2016 Promoted to Chief Consumer Banking Officer at United Bank
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2021 Named chairman of the WV Bankers Board of Directors
2022 Promoted to executive vice president of United Bankshares , Inc .
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that brought Mildren to Wyoming .
“ Growing up , my father and I took duck and bird hunting trips and went fishing for trout and bass ,” he says . “ I still often golf , fish or hunt with my brother , Trip , but I especially love fly fishing . I even completed the Western Rivers Fly Fishing Guide School upon graduating college .”
After he finished fly fishing guide school , Mildren and a friend embarked on a three-month camping trip to explore Idaho , Montana and Wyoming . This trip is what led him back to Jackson Hole , WY , to begin his banking career .
He became a credit analyst in Jackson Hole before the Mountain State called him home . He returned to Parkersburg to work at Commercial Bank as vice president and commercial loan officer while attending the West Virginia School of Banking . In 2000 , he joined United Bank and continued in those roles .
“ I also furthered my financial education by attending Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Georgetown University ,” he says . “ That experience enabled me to rise through the ranks at United .”
At United Bank , Mildren became the Parkersburg market president , then the West Virginia regional president , as well as director of United ’ s mortgage banking division . He began his current role in 2016 . In 2022 , he became an executive officer for United Bankshares , Inc ., the parent company of United Bank .
“ Holding a number of roles throughout the banks where I served gave me a solid understanding of banking and what it takes to be successful ,” he says .
Along with his professional obligations ,
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Mildren gives back to his community . He is an advisor for United ’ s Leadership Development Program and has taught financial literacy lessons for United ’ s Teach Children to Save initiative . He also serves as an executive steering member of United ’ s Community Reinvestment Action Committee , a bank-wide infrastructure to connect employees to high-impact volunteer opportunities .
For 15 years , Mildren has served as chairman of the Kids Golf Classic that benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg . As a member of the Downtown Development Task Force , Mildren was instrumental in bringing a much-needed skate park to town .
“ I enjoy helping young people ,” he says . “ I also enjoy supporting the economic development of the region .”
Mildren lives in Parkersburg with his wife , Nikki , and two daughters , Annie and Margaret , whom he says are incredibly supportive of the long hours and travel his job demands .
“ I am someone who is driven by being the best ,” he says . “ I want to be in the game , even if I don ’ t win every time . It is always important to put in the effort and see what you can achieve . However , family and faith come above all . Put in the effort professionally , and keep perspective on what is important in life .”
Mildren says he is proud to be from the Mountain State and genuinely loves it .
“ For me , it boils down to the people and the culture — warm and genuine ,” he says . “ When I travel throughout the country , I can ’ t wait to get home to the wide-open space , our values and the genuine sense of community .” •
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