First United Bank & Trust is proud to announce that Amanda McKenzie has been named the Managing Director of Human Resources.
Amanda McKenzie has more than 22 years of experience with First United, having built her career with the organization since joining the bank in 2004. She began as a Customer Service Representative before moving to the Training Department in 2005, where she served as a Retail Trainer for 10 years. In 2015, McKenzie transitioned to Human Resources as a Talent Acquisition Officer. She was named Human Resources Services Manager in 2020 before advancing to Director of Human Resources in 2024.
“Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the opportunity to work more closely with Amanda and have been impressed by her leadership and continued growth,” said AJ Tasker, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “She brings a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience to her role, but what I appreciate most is how much she genuinely cares about our associates. She understands that our people are what make First United special.”
Throughout her career, McKenzie has continued to strengthen her expertise in banking, leadership and human resources. She is a graduate of Maryland Banking School, where she received the Lilian T. Moffett Award, recognizing the student with the highest overall GPA who also demonstrates outstanding leadership and serves as a role model among their peers. She also received the Board of Trustees Award for earning the highest score on the Capstone Project while demonstrating strong leadership capabilities. McKenzie has also completed the Maryland Banking Emerging Leaders Program and holds the SHRM-CP credential, further reflecting her commitment to professional growth and leadership within the human resources field.
Outside of her role at First United, McKenzie is active in her community. She enjoys volunteering with United Way and supporting activities connected to her daughters’ sports. She serves on the Pierpont Community & Technical College Business Advisory Board and the Women & Allies Conference Planning Committee, which organizes an annual conference focused on bringing participants together for professional growth and connection.
McKenzie lives in Frostburg, MD, with her husband, Matt, and their two daughters, Aubrey and Madison. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
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 9/30/2026, the corporation posted assets of $2.1 billion.