United Community (NYSE: UCB) has announced that Tom Speir has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Speir brings more than two decades of financial experience to the position, spanning 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. At a bank holding company, the CFO typically sits at the center of capital decisions — dividend policy, share repurchases and acquisition evaluation — along with balance-sheet strategy, and the role anchors the company's quarterly communications with investors.

"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."

United Community Banks, Inc., headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, is the holding company for United Community Bank, one of the largest full-service banks in the Southeast, with roughly $27 billion in assets and branches across Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida, Alabama and Tennessee. Lynn Harton serves as the company's chief executive officer. Additional information about the company is available on its official website (ucbi.com).