United Community Bank Breaks Ground for Construction of New Greenville, SC Office
June 11, 2014
Augusta Road Location to Feature Pocket Park, Community Space
GREENVILLE, SC – Construction is underway for a new United Community Bank retail location at 1400 Augusta Street.
“United Community Bank is excited to be part of Greenville and, specifically, to create a space that will not only house a full-service bank but will invite the community to come and gather,” said Lynn Harton, President and Chief Operating Officer of United Community Bank. “We have said from the beginning we want to be part of the fabric of the community. Our new office along the Augusta Road corridor provides the perfect opportunity to truly get to know our customers and establish lasting relationships.”
“We believe this location is the ideal gateway to the Augusta Road community and Greenville Health System and allows us to partner with the community in unique ways,” said Michelle Seaver, President of United Community Bank for Greenville County. “We have exciting plans in store for this location, and we look forward to sharing our beautiful space with our new neighbors.”
The new bank facility, which will be located at the corner of Augusta and Grove roads, will span about 4,500 square feet and feature community gathering spaces inside and out, two lanes of drive-through teller service and a drive-up ATM. The exterior includes a pocket park with seating areas and a water feature designed to fit with the City of Greenville’s Downtown Streetscape Master Plan to revitalize its most significant corridors. Inside, the bank’s main lobby includes a vaulted ceiling with a clerestory lobby feature, fireplace with comfortable seating and meeting space that will be available to local organizations for community functions.
Pictured, from left:
Will McCauley, President, Creative Builders, Inc.
Benjamin T. Rook, Chairman and CEO, Design Strategies, LLC
Mayor Knox White, City of Greenville
Lynn Harton, President and Chief Operating Officer, United Community Bank
Michelle Seaver, President, United Community Bank – Greenville County
Matt Williams, Branch Manager, United Community Bank
Bryant Puntch, Commercial Relationship Manager, United Community Bank
Richard Bradshaw, President of Specialized Lending, United Community Bank
Charles Chamberlain, SVP/Head of Corporate Banking, United Community Bank
United Community Bank partnered with local consultants, including Design Strategies, LLC, and Creative Builders, Inc., to design and construct the facility. Construction began today and is expected to be completed in December.
“The building is designed in the Arts & Crafts style of architecture, with exterior materials and proportions that match the surrounding neighborhood architecture,” said Benjamin T. Rook, FAIA, Chairman and CEO of Design Strategies, LLC. “United Community Bank wanted to create a unique, inviting space that complements and enhances the beauty of the neighborhood. I’m confident the community will enjoy what we have planned.”
The United Community Bank team at Augusta Road includes Matt Williams, Branch Manager; Bryant Puntch, Commercial Relationship Manager; Tricia Lukanic, Office Manager; and Erika Redgrave, Customer Service Representative.
United Community Bank opened an office at 1950 Augusta Road in April that is serving as an interim location while the permanent facility is under construction. The bank also operates a location at 40 W. Broad St., which houses executive offices.
About United Community Bank
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) is a registered bank holding company based in Blairsville, Ga., with $7.4 billion in assets. The company’s banking subsidiary, United Community Bank, is one of the Southeast region’s largest full-service banks, operating 102 offices in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The bank specializes in providing personalized community banking services to individuals, small businesses and corporations. Services include a full range of consumer and commercial banking products, including mortgage, advisory and treasury management. United Community Bank is consistently recognized for its outstanding customer service by respected national research firms. Additional information about the company and the bank’s full line of products and services can be found at ucbi.com.
