Our team is here for you, for life!
In a time when it seems like so many banks are just the same, First United is here with the heart to be different. It’s not just that we’re locally owned with a team that lives and works in the places you call home, it’s that we’re dedicated to helping you. We build solutions that are so customized, you’d swear we only had one customer–you!
That’s why our customers call us “my bank.” We can’t wait for you to see just what we have to offer.
Latest from the Blog
First United Welcomes PW Shaffer as Commercial Relationship Manager
Jarrod Furgason, Vice President and Director of Commercial Services – East at First United Bank & Trust, is pleased to announce the addition of PW Shaffer as Commercial Relationship Manager, serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
First United Bank & Trust’s Denise Greenbeck Hess and Marissa Murphy Graduate from Maryland Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Program
First United Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Denise Greenbeck Hess, Deposit Services Relationship Manager, and Marissa Murphy, Information Security and Disaster Recover Officer, recently graduated from the Emerging Leaders Program through the Maryland Bankers Association.
Michael Renzi named Community Office Manager in First United Sabraton Office
First United Bank & Trust is proud to announce Michael Renzi as the Community Office Manager for the Sabraton Office in Morgantown.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Know the Tricks Before Scammers Strike
Halloween season is full of harmless tricks, but scammers don’t stop at candy. They’re looking for something far more valuable: your personal and financial information.
First United Appoints Three New Board Directors
First United Bank & Trust announced the appointment of Shawn Bender, Nina Beitzel and Steven R. Stuck to its Board of Directors. The three accomplished business leaders bring extensive experience in entrepreneurship, corporate growth, governance, economic...
Small Business, Big Target: How to Protect Your Company from Fraud
Small businesses are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals looking to access company finances and sensitive data. This type of fraud, known as corporate account takeover, can allow criminals to move money, create fake payroll entries, or steal customer information.
Meet Our Team
Sarena Rodeheaver
Kimberley Harless
Ron Bittinger
Christine Sisler
Preston Sharps
Annette Chapman
John Hetrick
Julia Hershman
April Jones
Kathy Getty
Blake Walker
Craig Pancake
Sarah A. Michael
Trevor Phillips
Maggie Robey
Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager
Sarena Rodeheaver
NMLS #682376
Email:slrodeheaver@mybank.com
Phone:301-387-2102
Vice President, Director of Wealth Management Sales
Christine Sisler
Email:csisler@mybank.com
Phone:301-533-2231
Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor - Team Lead
Preston Sharps
Email:psharps@mybank.com
Phone:301-533-2315
Mortgage Relationship Manager
April Jones
Serving Garrett County, MD & surrounding areas
NMLS #1573399
Email:aljones@mybank.com
Phone:301-533-1616
Vice President, Director of Commercial Services
Blake Walker
Email:bwalker@mybank.com
Phone:301-533-2335
Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager
Maggie Robey
Email::marobey@mybank.com
Phone::301-533-2320
The History of First United Bank & Trust
January 1, 2026, Jason B. Rush is promoted to Chief Executive Officer and President.
In December 2025, First United opens WestRidge community office location in Westover, West Virginia.
Through generations of change, First United has remained a steady presence, standing beside its customers and communities. The bank continues to blend tradition with innovation — investing in modern tools and technologies, while honoring the values that have guided it for over a century. First United’s approach is grounded in…
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Awarded in September 2020 by The Garrett County Republican Our goal as an organization has always been to exceed expectations. Not just the expectations of our customers, but also the expectations of the communities we serve. After all, we are a true community bank. We will continue to invest in…
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First United Corporation (NASDAQ: FUNC), a bank holding company and the parent company of First United Bank & Trust, has been recognized as a “Winning (W)” company by 2020 Women on Boards, the premier global education and advocacy campaign committed to increasing the number of women on corporate boards. “We are…
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First United has been named a 5-star organization by Bauer Financial for the third year in a row. Learn more here.
Awarded in November 2019 by Deep Creek Times People’s Choice Award. Our goal as an organization has always been to exceed expectations. Not just the expectations of our customers, but also the expectations of the communities we serve. After all, we are a true community bank. We will continue to…
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First United has been named a 5-star organization by Bauer Financial for the second year in a row. Learn more here.
First United has been named a 5-star organization by Bauer Financial. Learn more here.
We listened to you and changed our look. You told us you’re glad we’re still committed to community, service and solutions after all these years. So even though we’re the same bank we’ve always been, we created a fresh new logo that emphasizes our purpose — you. We’ve brightened our…
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April 25, 2016, First United opens a new, state-of-the-art branch of the future” in the old Cannery building in Frederick
The Cannery office opens at Gateway to Frederick City ushering the Branch of the Future concept for First United.
January 1, 2016, Carissa L. Rodeheaver is promoted to Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President.
First United participates in a bank wide effort to collect and donate used shoes to the Soles 4 Souls organization; collecting over 33,000 shoes!
First United begins offering mobile deposits, allowing customers and small businesses to deposit checks directly from their mobile device on August 1, 2013.
Carissa L. Rodeheaver is promoted to President and Chief Financial Officer.
First United begins offering personal mobile banking, allowing customers to access their accounts on-the-go in late 2011.
The First United Trust & Investments department celebrates it’s 50th year providing customers with great service!
First United moves its Keyser office to a new, beautifully constructed building in December of 2010.
As the third office in Morgantown, West Virginia, First United opens a location at the Suncrest Towne Centre on June 26, 2009.
First United establishes another new office in Frederick, Maryland opening on April 22nd on Baughmans Lane.
Expanding available digital solutions for customers, First United begins offering online personal account opening on October 18, 2008.
In September 2007, First United’s offers its first Express location with drive-up services
Market expansion continues in Hagerstown, Maryland with a new location on Wesel Boulevard which opened on March 19, 2007.
First United continues its Morgantown, West Virginia expansion with a new office in Star City that opened in December 2006.
First United begins expansion into Morgantown with a new office in Sabraton, West Virginia on February 28, 2005.
After acquiring several offices in the Martinsburg, West Virginia area in July 2003, First United opens a new branch on Edwin Miller Boulevard on April 14, 2004.
On December 4, 2000, First United’s Lake office in McHenry moves to a new, beautiful location.
On November 17, 1995, First United opened a new location in Hagerstown Maryland on South Edgewood Drive.
In November, 1995, First United consolidated with Myersville bank, adopting the slogan My Bank!
On November 14, 1994, First United celebrated the grand opening of the new Riverside Community Office in Frederick, Maryland on Monocacy Boulevard.
In May 1988, First United merges with First National Bank of Piedmont, adding the current Tri-Towns Community Office to the First United Bank & Trust family!
In 1983, First United merged with Cumberland Savings Bank and changed our name to First United National Bank & Trust.
November, 1982, First United opens a new location in Bel Air, Maryland; expanding into Cumberland.
In November 1982, First United opens another new location in Cumberland Maryland on West Harrison Street.
New branch opens in Grantsville, Maryland, expanding the area First United serves in July 1964.
In May, 1963, the Lake Community Office opened, situated along the water’s edge of Deep Creek Lake, was called America’s First Banking by Boat Office by many who wrote about its existence. Dock space was provided at the rear of the building for the “sail-in” customers.””
In November 1900, First United is established as First National Bank of Oakland with a location on Main Street.