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United Community Names Tom Speir as New Chief Financial Officer

United Community appoints Tom Speir as new CFO to lead financial strategy and growth

By Marcus Reed
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United Community has named Tom Speir as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer. Speir brings over 20 years of financial experience including balance sheet management, M&A, strategic planning, and investor relations. He will oversee the bank's financial direction, capital management, and support long-term growth initiatives. Speir succeeds retiring CFO Jefferson Harralson and is expected to contribute to the company’s continued growth and financial strength.

United Community Names Tom Speir as New Chief Financial Officer
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Key Points

  • Tom Speir appointed as CFO bringing two decades of extensive financial and strategic experience.
  • Speir will lead United Community’s financial direction, capital management, and investor relations.
  • Leadership transition is expected to support United Community’s growth and strengthen its position in the banking sector.

GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Community (NYSE: UCB) today announced that Tom Speir has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Speir brings more than two decades of financial experience, including balance sheet management, M&A, strategic planning, and investor relations. In this role, he will shape the bank’s financial direction, oversee capital management and investor relations, and help guide United’s long-term growth and financial strength.

“I am excited to welcome Tom to the United team. He brings proven experience to the role, including clear financial expertise, strategic planning skills, and solid relationships in the investment community,” said Chief Executive Officer Lynn Harton. “Those strengths will help us continue to grow our company and position us for a great future. Tom is a great cultural fit as well, with the right values and approach to connect with our employees and customers.”   

“I am honored to join United at such an exciting time for the company,” said Speir. “What attracted me most was the culture, the values, and the shared commitment to improving the financial well-being of the customers and communities we serve. I look forward to working alongside this talented team as we build on United's success and continue growing together.”

Speir will join the Greenville, S.C.-based bank on September 8, succeeding Jefferson Harralson, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

Contact:
Joy Marshall
[email protected]
(864) 241-8738


Risks

  • Uncertainty during leadership transition could temporarily affect strategic execution and investor confidence.
  • Integration of new CFO's strategy may encounter challenges impacting financial planning.
  • Competitive banking environment remains a challenge for sustainable growth.

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