United Community welcomes Jeannie Yoder as SBA Regional Executive
“Throughout Jeannie’s career, she has consistently demonstrated an exceptional aptitude for SBA lending,” said Beth Hallock, president of SBA lending at United. “With a remarkable track record, generating north of $600 million in SBA loan production, she brings invaluable expertise to our team and will be instrumental in our efforts across the Southeast. This will help to further solidify our commitment to supporting small businesses and fostering economic growth in our communities.”
Prior to joining United, Yoder served as a top-producing SBA loan officer at Live Oak Bank, where she closed $60 million in loans in 2023. She also held positions at BBVA Compass Bank, Regions Bank and Compass Bank, consistently earning recognition for her outstanding performance.
“I am honored to join United and leverage my experience to empower businesses and contribute to United’s continued success,” said Yoder. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented SBA team and making a positive impact on our local communities."
With more than $177 million in loans for fiscal year 2023, United ranks as one of the Small Business Association’s largest lenders by dollar volume, ranking 25 out of more than 1,500 banks nationwide. United issued 196 loans, with an average loan size of more than $900,000.
About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) is the financial holding company for United Community, a top 100 U.S. financial institution that is committed to improving the financial health and well-being of its customers and the communities it serves. United Community provides a full range of banking, wealth management and mortgage services. As of March 31, 2024, United Community had $27.3 billion in assets, 205 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary. In 2024, United Community became a 10-time winner of the J.D. Power’s award for the best customer satisfaction among consumer banks in the Southeast region and was recognized as the most trusted bank in the Southeast. In 2023, United was named by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” for the seventh consecutive year and was recognized in the Greenwich Excellence and Best Brands Awards, receiving 15 awards that included national honors for overall satisfaction in small business banking and middle market banking. Forbes has also consistently listed United Community as one of the World’s Best Banks and one of America’s Best Banks. Additional information about United can be found at ucbi.com.
