Tanner Russell, Director of Commercial Services at First United Bank & Trust, recently welcomed Coty Thorne to the bank as Commercial Relationship Manager.
Thorne will join the Morgantown Commercial Team in continuing to build the bank’s footprint in north-central West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania. He will be responsible for obtaining new business partners and creating workable, customized lending solutions, as well as maintaining relationships with current business owners.
“We are ecstatic that Coty has joined our team here at First United,” Russell said. “With his extensive experience in both commercial and consumer lending, he is poised to hit the ground running in this new role. While we’re continuing to increase our amazing team of associates here in the Morgantown area, Coty is already focused on our uncommon commitment and service to our community.”
Thorne received a Bachelor of Science in political science at Fairmont State University and received a Master’s of Business Administration at Salem International University. He has 13 years of experience in the banking industry, previously working as a business banking officer and an assistant vice president. He has experience in commercial lending, consumer lending, commercial finances, collections management, and credit analysis.
Thorne lives in Bridgeport, WV, with his wife, Lindsay, and two children, Carter and Lydia. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, racing, volunteering in the community, and watching WVU sports.
Thorne will be located at First United Bank & Trust’s Sabraton office in Morgantown, WV, and can be reached at 304-291-6690 or cthorne@MyBank.com.
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 3/31/2025, the corporation posted assets of $2 billion.