United Community CFO Jefferson Harralson to retire by year-end; search underway via Korn Ferry

UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS INC

Jefferson Harralson to resign as EVP and CFO effective Dec 31, 2026, after nine years at United Community.
Harralson will receive $1M cash severance plus a $70k annual early retirement benefit from the Modified Retirement Plan.
United Community retains Korn Ferry to conduct a nationwide search for a new CFO; Harralson remains until year-end.
The agreement includes customary non-disparagement, non-solicitation, and confidentiality provisions.

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Departed

Jefferson L. Harralson

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

UCB · UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS INC

Effective: 2026-12-31
Filed: April 28, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

On April 28 , 2026, United Community Banks, Inc. (the “Company”) and Jefferson L. Harralson (the “Executive”) entered into an Agreement dated as of April 28 , 2026 (the “Harralson Agreement”) pursuant to which Executive will resign, effective as of December 31, 2026 (the “Employment Termination Date”), as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jefferson L. Harralson resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS INC.

Action: resigned
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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On April 28 , 2026, United Community Banks, Inc. (the “Company”) and Jefferson L. Harralson (the “Executive”) entered into an Agreement dated as of April 28 , 2026 (the “Harralson Agreement”) pursuant to which Executive will resign, effective as of December 31, 2026 (the “Employment Termination Date”), as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

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