United Community added Sean Simpson as chief commercial banking officer, bringing proven leadership and industry expertise.
In his new role, Simpson leads United’s commercial banking strategy and specialty banking lines, including asset-based lending, middle market, franchise, commercial real estate, renewable energy, treasury services and public finance.
“Sean brings a strong track record of strategic vision and a relationship-driven leadership style that aligns with United’s culture,” Rich Bradshaw, president and chief banking officer at United Community, said. “As we continue to grow, Sean will help us build on the strength of our commercial banking business and create new opportunities across our footprint.”
Simpson has more than 25 years of banking and financial services experience, with leadership roles spanning commercial banking, business banking, retail banking, private wealth management and market operations. Throughout his career, he has led large, multi-line banking organizations, developed growth strategies and recruited and developed high-performing teams, while improving sales productivity and financial performance.
“United Community has built an outstanding reputation for putting relationships at the center of its banking business, and I’m excited to be a part of that,” Simpson said. “I look forward to working with United’s talented commercial teams to help our customers meet their financial goals and achieve lasting success.”
Simpson earned an MBA from the University of Florida, a finance degree from Auburn University and completed The Executive Program at the University of Virginia. He has also served numerous banking, civic and nonprofit organizations throughout his career.
