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United Community names Tom Speir as CFO effective Sept 8, 2026
UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS INC
- Tom Speir named EVP & CFO effective Sept 8, 2026, succeeding Jefferson Harralson who retires.
- Speir joins from Regions Financial where he led Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development since April 2026.
- Compensation: $600k base salary, 80% target bonus, $215k sign-on bonus, $450k sign-on equity, plus allowances.
- Harralson remains CFO until Sept 8, then stays through Dec 31, 2026 for transition.
- Speir has 20+ years in financial services; prior roles at Regions and Wachovia.