First United in Md. Appoints New CFO

By Tanaya Macheel June 02, 2015, 5:59 p.m. EDT 1 Min Read

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First United in Oakland, Md., has promoted Tonya Sturm to chief financial officer.

Sturm succeeded Carissa Rodeheaver at the $1.3 billion-asset bank, effective Monday. Rodeheaver, who had been acting CFO, will retain her position as president.

Sturm previously had been First United's controller, a position she had held since 2008. Her career at First United began in 1996 when she joined as a staff auditor; she has moved through a number of positions since.

Tanaya Macheel

Reporter

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