United Community Names Paige Collier as Atlanta Metro President
She steps into the role with more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate and middle‑market banking, along with an unmatched network of relationships across Atlanta’s business community.
“Paige has a rare combination of deep market knowledge, proven leadership and genuine care for the communities she serves,” said Rich Bradshaw, president and chief banking officer at United Community. “She has spent her career helping Atlanta grow – and she will help United grow right alongside it. We couldn’t be more excited to have her on our team.”
“Atlanta is a dynamic, fast-growing market, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve the community I call home,” said Collier. “United’s deep roots - and belief that banking is about people - are what drew me here, and I’m excited to partner with our exceptional team to help this market continue to thrive.”
Collier succeeds Doug Higgins, who announced his retirement earlier this year following a distinguished career leading United’s Atlanta team. Higgins will work closely with Collier and the Atlanta team through April 30, 2026, to ensure continuity for customers, teammates and community partners. His leadership has positioned United for its next chapter of growth in the market.
About United Community
United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) is the financial holding company for United Community, a top 100 U.S. financial institution committed to building stronger communities and improving the financial health and well-being of its customers. United Community offers a full range of banking, mortgage and wealth management services. As of December 31, 2025, United Community Banks, Inc. had $28 billion in assets and operated 199 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The company also manages a nationally recognized SBA lending franchise and a national equipment finance subsidiary, extending its reach to businesses across the country. United is an 11-time winner of J.D. Power’s award for highest customer satisfaction among consumer banks in the Southeast and was named the most trusted bank in the region in 2025. The company has also been recognized nine consecutive years by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For.” In commercial banking, United earned five 2025 Greenwich Best Brand awards, including national honors for middle market satisfaction. Forbes has consistently named United among the World’s Best and America’s Best Banks. Learn more at ucbi.com.
