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
What Matters Most – Economic Update with Sean McCreery
Our monthly economic update report from the First United Wealth Management department. Sean McCreery, Wealth Investment Officer, joins us to discuss the negatives and positives happening in the market for December.
What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Bill Grant
Today we have the honor of speaking with former CEO at First United, Bill Grant. Bill gives us an update on how he’s doing, what he and his family have been up to, as well as his memories of First United and what the 120 years of community banking that First United has provided mean to him.
What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Gene Helbig
Today we talk with former Senior Vice President over Trust & Investments at First United, Gene Helbig. Gene chats about his tenure at the bank, his memories, his foundation (jackhelbig.org), and what the 120 years of trusted banking that First United has provided mean to him. We also realized that Gene was the creator of this podcast in its original form, as a conference call! We added that outtake portion of the conversation to the end of the recording.
An Uncommon Story – New South Media
Nikki Bowman Mills of New South Media shares her Uncommon Story. Season 2 of our series continues with another great, local organization that has helped continue to tell this community’s stories.
What Matters Most – 120th Anniversary Conversations with Carol McNair
Today, as part of First United’s 120th-anniversary celebration we talk to Carol McNair, Customer Service Center manager, and one of the most tenured associates at First United, to discuss some of her memories and history at First United, including what 120 years of solutions mean to her. We thank Candy for her years of support and dedication to the First United customers!
2020 First United-United Way Golf Tournament Final Donation Information
First United Bank & Trust sponsored the 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Oakland Golf Club on Friday, September 25, 2020. This was the 22nd year that First United has organized this event. The tournament has become a tradition over the past 31 years and has raised over $536,500 for Garrett County charities. Participants were able to enjoy a challenging round of golf, and at the same time, help raise much-needed funds for worthy community projects.
Meet Our Team
Shannon Burker
Shane Small
Todd Ellis
Charlie Startzman
Denise Greenbeck Hess
Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor - Team Lead
Shane Small
Email:ssmall@mybank.com
Phone:301-393-3930
Mortgage Relationship Manager
Charlie Startzman
Serving Washington County, MD & surrounding areas
NMLS #1798174
Phone:301-393-4785
Email:cstartzman@mybank.com
Deposit Services Relationship Manager
Denise Greenbeck Hess
NMLS#864509
Email:dhess@mybank.com
Phone:240-850-2012