West Virginia Executive Fall 2018 | Page 43

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Growth Leads to Charleston-Based Jobs In 1839, United’s history began when a single office community bank opened its doors in what is now Parkersburg, West Virginia. Today, United is the largest headquartered publicly traded company in the state of West Virginia and one of the premier financial companies in the nation. Based in Charleston, United remains committed to West Virginia and providing opportunities to West Virginians as it continues to grow throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The majority of United’s more than 1,900 employees operate out of West Virginia, with several hundred of these employees based in Kanawha County. Kanawha County is home to five United branch locations, offering personal and business banking solutions. In addition, United’s main operations center and information technology department, which support a branch network of 140 locations in five states and the District of Columbia, are also based in Charleston. “Our success is the state’s success. As we grow, we give back to the state through corporate donations, volunteerism, job creation and economic development,” says United Bank’s West Virginia Regional President D.F. Mock. “When we acquire new banks and expand our footprint, our operation and support teams grow, which leads to additional jobs in the Charleston area and throughout West Virginia.” United employees live, work and raise families in the Capital City, all while giving back to the community they call home. Active in board leadership, volunteerism and financial literacy initiatives, Charleston area employees are involved in numerous organizations, such as United Way, Charleston Area Alliance, YMCA of Kanawha Valley, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Boy Scouts and Community Works, to name a few. In addition to community involvement, United gives back through corporate donations, such as monetary gifts to the Clay Center, Ronald McDonald House, University of Charleston and West Virginia State University. United’s deep local roots and its employees’ strong presence within Charleston and other West Virginia communities continue to make United West Virginia’s bank. (304) 348-8400 BankWithUnited.com