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 Kegan Murphy as Wealth Advisor Associate
First United Bank & Trust is proud to welcome Kegan Murphy as a Wealth Advisor Associate in the Hagerstown, MD, area, announced Shane Small, Vice President and Senior Wealth Advisor.
Grand Opening of New Boonsboro Community Office
First United Bank & Trust Celebrates Grand Opening of New Boonsboro Community Office BOONSBORO, MD — First United Bank & Trust is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest community office located at 207 N. Main Street, Boonsboro, MD. To celebrate this...
Thomas Begley Joins First United as Senior Wealth Advisor – Team Lead
First United Bank & Trust proudly announces the appointment of Thomas Begley, CFP® as Senior Wealth Advisor – Team Lead, serving clients in the Morgantown area. The announcement was made by Chief Wealth Officer Keith Sanders.
Check Fraud: The Archaic Scam That’s Still Costing People Thousands
Even in today’s fast-paced digital economy, where payments are made with a tap or a swipe, check fraud is still very much alive and growing. It may seem outdated, but scammers are increasingly reviving this old-school tactic, taking advantage of the fact that paper checks lack the robust security features built into modern payment systems.
Bulls & Bears Fourth Quarter 2025
Click here to read the latest Bulls & Bears newsletter from fourth Quarter 2025.
Jennifer Junkins promoted to Assistant Community Office Manager role
Amy Garner, Managing Director of Retail at First United Bank & Trust, is excited to announce the promotion of Jennifer Junkins to Assistant Community Office Manager at the Keyser office.
Meet Our Team
Shannon Burker
Kimberly Betson
Shane Small
Brandi Helman
Scott Palmer
Denise Greenbeck Hess
Jaime Shelton
Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor - Team Lead
Shane Small
Email:ssmall@mybank.com
Phone:301-393-3930
Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager
Scott Palmer
Email:spalmer@mybank.com
Phone:301-662-6314
Deposit Services Relationship Manager
Denise Greenbeck Hess
NMLS#864509
Email:dhess@mybank.com
Phone:240-850-2012