Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, United Community Banks
Search every verified Herbert Harton interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Lynn Harton, chairman and CEO of United Community Banks, appeared on NYSE TV Live on September 17, 2024, after ringing the ceremonial opening bell. He said the bank is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary, which he described as notable given industry consolidation. Harton stated he is most proud of the bank's reputation for service, noting it is a 10-time J.D. Power winner and a leader for trust in the Southeast. Harton attributed the bank's growth to a strategy of "staying small as we continue to grow," which he said allows the bank to offer needed products and technology while maintaining personal connections with customers. He said this approach has helped attract other banks and bankers who share that culture. Harton also credited his team, saying their dedication and focus on putting the customer first are responsible for the bank's achievements.
“We're getting ready to celebrate our 75th Anniversary which is something to be proud of given the amount of consolidation going on in the business.”
“What I'm most proud of is our reputation for service; we're a 10-time JD Power winner, leader for trust in the Southeast among all banks.”
“We have this thing about we need to stay small as we continue to grow so we can have the products and technology that our customers need and want, but they also want a personal connection.”
“Keeping that connection and remaining small has helped us grow both by bringing new banks into the company who want that culture and by bringing in new bankers from large banks who feel kind of disenfranchised.”
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