As part of our commitment to uncommon service and customized solutions, First United Bank & Trust is happy to announce some new and exciting changes happening in the North Central West Virginia region, with a significant promotion and new team members coming to the Morgantown market.
Cody Sustakoski, a Morgantown native and long-time First United employee, was recently named the Regional Market President of the North Central West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania region at First United. In this role, he will oversee brand and strategy in the market, execute corporate strategies and values, and work to increase sales and service performance.
In addition to Sustakoski, Morgantown also welcomes Managing Director of Commercial Banking, Keith Morgan, and Director of Commercial Banking, W. Tanner Russell. Morgan and Russell bring more than 15 years each of banking experience with them to First United Bank & Trust. Morgan will oversee the deposit and commercial team and increase the bank’s presence in the market. Russell will focus on oversight of the commercial team and have an active role in commercial relationship business development.
“These changes help to illustrate the bank’s commitment to North Central West Virginia. We will continue to build on our solid foundation and will strive to enrich the lives of our customers and the communities of North Central West Virginia,” said R.L. Fisher, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at First United Bank & Trust.
“With the addition of Keith and Tanner and the promotion of Cody, we feel we have a great team that is positioning us to make a positive impact on our community,” Fisher said.
“Morgantown is my home, and First United is My Bank,” Sustakoski said. “We’re dedicated to this market as a true community bank, and I’m excited to continue to build our reputation throughout this region. I invite everyone to come experience it for themselves!”
First United Corporation operates one full-service commercial bank, First United Bank & Trust. The Bank, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2025, has a network of community offices in Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick counties in Maryland, as well as Mineral, Berkeley, and Monongalia counties in West Virginia. First United’s website can be located at MyBank.com. As of 12/31/2024, the corporation posted assets of $2 billion.