AJ Tasker, Managing Director of Information Technology at First United Bank & Trust, is thrilled to announce that AJ Savopoulos has been appointed as the Assistant IT Manager. In this new role, AJ will manage daily IT applications, support initiatives to enhance customer value, and oversee the Bank’s infrastructure. This ensures that key business strategies and processes are supported by systems that are secure, cost-effective, and strategically robust.

According to AJ Tasker, “AJ’s technical acumen and cybersecurity expertise highlight his value to our team. He is highly motivated to take on any IT challenges, nurture team growth, and ensure we stay compliant and secure. His passion will foster collaboration within the department and with other teams to provide essential updates and address inquiries quickly and effectively.”

Previously serving as the Company’s Network Administrator, AJ also helped to enhance the Bank’s network infrastructure, cyber security posture, and disaster recovery systems. AJ’s work has helped build more valuable relationships both within the IT team and with other departments.

A graduate of Frostburg State University and Garrett College, AJ’s educational achievements and certifications include having a bachelor’s degree in Secure Computing and Information Assurance, associate degree in Cyber Security as well as being a VMware Certified Technical Associate and Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate.

AJ and family reside in Oakland, MD, where he enjoys mountain biking, leading the Worship Team at Faith Church, assisting the Summer Sports Camp at Faith Church, and supporting the FIRST Robotics competition held at the Garrett County Community Aquatics and Recreation Complex.

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.