United Bank Appoints Christopher Whitehead as Market President of Coastal East Market
United Bank recently announced the appointment of Christopher Whitehead as Market President of its Coastal East Market. Whitehead, an experienced banker with almost 14 years of know-how in the industry, will be based at United Bank’s Carolina Avenue location.
Responsibilities of the New Role
In his new role, Whitehead will spearhead strategic efforts to ramp up both commercial and retail production, thereby ensuring the sustained growth and profitability of the market. Furthermore, he will play a pivotal role in managing public relations initiatives in Washington and will become the face of United Bank in the community, thanks to his active participation in professional organizations and local civic affairs.
“It’s an honor to join United Bank. The bank has done a great job establishing itself in the area, and my primary goal is to further improve existing practices and continue to strengthen our relationships in the market. I aim to elevate our presence in the region and deliver that top-tier service the bank is known for. I am confident we’re headed in the right direction to become the go-to bank in town,” said Whitehead.
A Brief History of Whitehead’s Banking Career
Whitehead amassed his extensive experience in the banking sector over the course of 14 years. Interestingly, he embarked on his banking journey as a teller at First South Bank in Greenville, North Carolina. Following several acquisitions over the years – CresCom Bank in 2017 and eventually United Bank in 2020 – Whitehead advanced rapidly in his career, taking on several roles, including credit and portfolio manager. Later, he joined First Bank as a credit underwriter and was promoted to business development officer in Washington before he transitioned to United Bank.
A Champion of The Community
As a lifelong resident of North Carolina, Whitehead has always been keen on serving his local community. He is a noteworthy presence in local organizations, holding positions as the president of the board of the Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children, a board member of the Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation, and treasurer of the Washington Noon Rotary Club.
About United Bank
United Bank is a esteemed community bank and a subsidiary of United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI). With consolidated assets tallying approx. $30 billion, it has over 225 offices spread across a number of states and Washington D.C. The Bank is driven by its commitment to fostering the relationships it has nurtured since its establishment in 1839 and offers a wide range of services. These include banking and lending products, treasury management, wealth management, mortgage services, personal and business credit cards, among others. For more information, visit BankWithUnited.com.
