United Community in Ga. Taps New President

By Colin Wilhelm February 11, 2015, 1:18 p.m. EST 1 Min Read

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United Community Banks in Blairsville, Ga., has solidified Lynn Hartons hold as the eventual successor to Chief Executive Jimmy Tallent.

The $7.6 billion-asset company announced Tuesday that Harton, 52, had become its president and joined its board. Harton, United Communitys chief operating officer, has been running the companys bank for the last three years.

Harton succeeded Tallent, 62, who remains CEO and was named chairman. W.C. Nelson, United Communitys previous chairman, moved over to become lead director.

Harton joined United Community in 2012, soon after orchestrating the sale of South Financial Group in Greenville, S.C., to TD Bank. His career also includes leadership roles at BB&T and Regions Financial.

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