OAKLAND, Md. — First United Bank & Trust proudly announces that President and Chief Executive Officer Jason Rush has been named to The Daily Record’s MD500, a prestigious recognition honoring Maryland’s most influential and accomplished leaders.
The Maryland 500 recognizes 500 exceptional professionals across 38 diverse categories who are making a meaningful impact throughout the state. Honorees are selected for their leadership, innovation, community engagement, and contributions to Maryland’s economic vitality and quality of life.
As President and CEO of First United Bank & Trust, Rush has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to serving customers, supporting local businesses, strengthening communities, and fostering a culture of excellence throughout the organization. Under his leadership, the bank has remained focused on its mission of helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve financial success while investing in the communities it serves.
“The Maryland 500 represents the premier recognition platform for professional leaders who have set the foundation for Maryland’s economic success and built upon that base to chart our state’s future growth,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of The Daily Record. “This is the gold standard to acknowledge the impact of innovators and icons across the Free State’s most important public and private sectors.”
“This recognition reflects not just Jason’s leadership, but also the dedication of our entire First United leadership team,” said Brian Boal, Lead Director of the First United Bank & Trust Board of Directors. “Jason’s commitment to our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders continues to position First United as a trusted financial partner and community leader throughout the region.”
The Maryland 500 honors leaders from a broad range of industries, including business, government, health care, education, law, nonprofits, and technology. The program celebrates individuals who are driving innovation, creating jobs, building stronger communities, and helping shape Maryland’s future.
First United Corporation operates one full-service commercial bank, First United Bank & Trust. The Bank 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 6/30/2026, the corporation posted assets of $2.1 billion.