GREENVILLE, S.C. – September 2026 – United Community has strengthened its Asset-Based Lending (ABL) team with the addition of Steve Janson as Senior ABL Business Development Officer. Janson brings more than 25 years of commercial finance and ABL experience, further enhancing United's ability to deliver flexible financing solutions to middle-market companies throughout the Southeast.

"Steve has built a dependable reputation throughout the secured finance industry for developing relationships, sourcing quality opportunities and helping clients navigate complex financing situations," said Caleb McFaddin, ABL Division Manager for United Community. "His market knowledge, referral network and proven track record of success make him an outstanding addition to our team."

Janson has held senior business development, relationship management and underwriting roles with several prominent banks. He has spent much of his career serving middle market borrowers, private equity, turnaround professionals and referral sources throughout the Southeast.  He currently serves as President of the Carolinas Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) and is an active member of both the Secured Finance Network (SFNet) and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).

"I am excited to join United Community Bank’s talented ABL team and help to further enhance the commercial bank’s Southeast presence,” stated Janson.

He earned an MBA in Finance from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor's degree in Economics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He lives in Charlotte with his wife and they have four grown children living in the Carolinas and Tennessee.

About United Community Banks, Inc.

United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) is the financial holding company for United Community, a top 100 U.S. financial institution committed to building stronger communities and improving the financial health and well-being of its customers. United Community offers a full range of banking, mortgage and wealth management services. As of June 30, 2026, United Community Banks, Inc. had $29.1 billion in assets and operated 200 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The company also manages a nationally recognized SBA lending franchise, extending its reach to businesses across the country.