United Community Bank promotes John Wilson to Tennessee State President
August 18, 2022

NASHVILLE, TN -- United Community Bank is pleased to name veteran banker John Wilson as Tennessee State President. Wilson was formerly the Middle Tennessee President for United following the merger with Reliant Bank earlier this year and had been one of the first employees of Reliant Bank when it started in 2006. Wilson steps into this role after his predecessor, DeVan Ard, passed away earlier this summer.

	John Wilson; Tennessee State President

Wilson has more than 30 years of community and regional banking experience and is a well-known member of the Middle Tennessee banking community. He worked closely with Ard to grow Reliant Bank during their 16 years together.

“I am grateful to have this opportunity to lead this wonderful team. It’s a community that I know and love, just as DeVan did. I am honored to carry on the legacy of serving our customers and our employees and will work hard to do so,” Wilson said.

“John is the absolute best person to take on this role and continue the momentum that has been so strong in Middle Tennessee for years,” said Rich Bradshaw, President and Chief Banking Officer at United Community Bank. “I’ve worked with him closely since the very beginning of our partnership, and even more over the last few months, and I trust in his steadfast commitment to continue to lead his team.”

Wilson has a heart for his community, and in particular helping young people reach their full potential. He served on the local Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Franklin and Williamson County for more than ten years. He is a graduate of the Tennessee School of Banking and the School of Banking of The South, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee.

About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQGS: UCBI) provides a full range of banking, wealth management and mortgage services for relationship-oriented consumers and business owners. As of June 30, 2022, United had $24.2 billion in assets and 195 offices in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, along with a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary. Additional information about United can be found at www.ucbi.com.