United Community Mortgage Services is pleased to welcome Kenneth Witte as a Mortgage Loan Originator. Witte has more than 30 years of experience in mortgage banking and will focus on increased loan production for the bank’s growing team in Atlanta.

“Ken’s experience with mortgage lending and knowledge of Atlanta make him a great addition to our team,” said Mike Davies, President of United Community Mortgage Services. “We are happy to have him join us as we continue to strengthen our influence in the market.”

Prior to joining United, Witte served as a Loan Officer and Branch Manager for mortgage-lending companies such as Certainty Home Loans and Element Funding. He has also held leadership roles with other regional institutions, including Production Manager and CEO. Witte is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial management.

“United Community Bank’s focus on relationship building is what sets it apart from other institutions in the area,” said Witte. “The bank’s consistent recognition by Forbes and J.D. Power are proof of their commitment and dedication to customers, and I am excited to join the talented team of mortgage lenders in Atlanta.”

Witte was born and raised in Smyrna, Ga. and has resided in Cobb and Fulton Counties for the majority of his life. He has been involved with the Homebuilders Association of Georgia for the past five years and was recently named a Board Member for the organization’s 55 Plus Council. Witte has also been involved with the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity and Homes for Heroes. He and his wife Kim have two children.

About United Community Banks, Inc.

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) is a bank holding company headquartered in Blairsville, Georgia, with executive offices in Greenville SC. The company’s banking subsidiary, United Community Bank, with $12.5 billion in assets is one of the southeast region’s largest full-service banks, operating 149 offices in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The bank specializes in personalized community banking services for individuals, small businesses and corporations. Services include a full range of consumer and commercial banking products including mortgage, advisory, and treasury management. Respected national research firms consistently recognize United Community Bank for outstanding customer service. For the last five years, J.D. Power has ranked United Community Bank first in customer satisfaction in the Southeast. In 2018, for the fifth consecutive year, Forbes magazine included United on its list of the 100 Best Banks in America. Additional information about the company and the bank’s full range of products and services can be found at www.ucbi.com.