United Community adds five international banking specialists

United Community (UCB) has added five international banking professionals to its foreign exchange and trade services team to support businesses operating globally.

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United Community (UCB) has added five international banking professionals to its foreign exchange and trade services team to support businesses operating globally.

The hires are Roosevelt Bryant, head of foreign exchange trading; David Grimaldi, head of foreign exchange sales; Ashley Howle, foreign exchange sales consultant; Kajal Mehta, head of international product and operations; and Leslie Pippin, head of trade services. The team will work with United's Treasury Management team to support businesses buying or selling goods overseas, managing international operations, or working with foreign parent companies and subsidiaries.

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10/13/2026 - 09:06 AM EDT

New hires strengthen foreign exchange, trade services,
and international payments capabilities

GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United Community is building on its growth momentum with the addition of five international banking professionals in foreign exchange and trade services. The expanded team strengthens the bank's ability to meet customers' evolving needs as they conduct business worldwide.

United Community adds five international banking specialists, strengthening its foreign exchange, trade services and international payments capabilities to support customers doing business worldwide.

United's international banking team brings an average of 20 years of industry experience, combining specialized guidance with technology-driven solutions to help U.S.-based companies operate globally.

Roosevelt Bryant, head of foreign exchange trading
David Grimaldi, head of foreign exchange sales
Ashley Howle, foreign exchange sales consultant
Kajal Mehta, head of international product and operations
Leslie Pippin, head of trade services

"As companies pursue international partnerships and opportunities, we're continuing to invest in the expertise and capabilities to support them," said United Community President and Chief Banking Officer Rich Bradshaw. "These talented individuals help businesses navigate global markets with the personal attention they expect from United."

The team will support businesses buying or selling goods overseas, managing international operations, or working with foreign parent companies and subsidiaries - all in close collaboration with United's Treasury Management team. Its trade services expertise includes issuing letters of credit, assisting with documentary collections, helping customers address payment risks, and providing comprehensive transaction support.

"This team brings deep international banking expertise and the personalized attention and guidance that have always defined United," said Alison Townsend, head of Treasury and Payments at United Community. "Together, we help customers understand their options, manage risk and make informed decisions as they pursue opportunities worldwide."

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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 June 30, 2026, United Community Banks, Inc. had $29.1 billion in assets and operated 200 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The company also manages a nationally recognized SBA lending franchise, extending its reach to businesses across the country. United Community is the most awarded bank in the Southeast for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power, earning more awards than any other bank in the region, including recognition in 12 of the last 17 years. The company has also been named one of the "Best Banks to Work For" by American Banker for nine consecutive years. In commercial banking, United earned multiple 2026 Greenwich Best Bank awards for Small Business Banking. Forbes has consistently named United among the World's Best and America's Best Banks. Learn more at ucbi.com.