Patrick Mizzell Named SBA President at United Community
“Throughout his time here, Patrick has developed into an exceptional leader, and I am excited for him to embrace this new opportunity,” said Rich Bradshaw, president and chief banking officer for United. “Our SBA team experienced significant growth in recent years and has consistently been recognized as a leading lender. I am confident that Patrick will elevate us even further.”
Since joining United, Mizzell has taken on increasingly strategic roles, including as a lender, franchise sales manager and national sales manager. In his new position, he will leverage this diverse background to oversee all aspects of United's SBA team–setting strategy, driving growth and leading sales efforts.
“It is an honor to be given this new responsibility at United,” said Mizzell. “Entrepreneurs play a crucial role in our communities, and we’re proud to support them in advancing their businesses. We have a strong team here at United committed to continuing our success.”
Mizzell is a North Carolina native and graduated from East Carolina University. Additionally, he attended the University of North Carolina School of Banking in Chapell Hill.
About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) is the financial holding company for United Community, a top 100 U.S. financial institution that is committed to improving the financial health and well-being of its customers and the communities it serves. United Community provides a full range of banking, wealth management and mortgage services. As of September 30, 2024, United Community Banks, Inc. had $27.4 billion in assets, 202 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary. In 2024, United Community became a 10- time winner of J.D. Power’s award for the best customer satisfaction among consumer banks in the Southeast region and was recognized as the most trusted bank in the Southeast. In 2023, United was named by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” for the seventh consecutive year and was recognized in the Greenwich Excellence and Best Brands Awards, receiving 15 awards that included national honors for overall satisfaction in small business banking and middle market banking. Forbes has also consistently listed United Community as one of the World’s Best Banks and one of America’s Best Banks. Additional information about United can be found at ucbi.com.
