United Community Bank expands Myrtle Beach team with Lynn Kornita and Cathy Turner
March 7, 2018
United Community Bank announced the continued expansion of its team in Myrtle Beach, with the recent addition of veteran bankers Lynn Kornita and Cathy Turner. Both women will work closely with Christie Manning, who has been leading the bank’s efforts in the region and was recently named Market President of Myrtle Beach for United Community Bank. Kornita will serve as Commercial Relationship Manager and Turner will support Manning as an Executive Assistant.
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Lynn Kornita and Cathy Turner
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“I am pleased to see our team growing with these two exceptional bankers,” said Manning. “Lynn has incredible expertise supporting businesses with their variety of needs and we are grateful to welcome her to United. As a longtime resident of Myrtle Beach and experienced banker, Cathy will be a valuable asset as our team continues to grow and invest in the Myrtle Beach community.”
Lynn Kornita has more than 30 years of financial services and banking experience. She spent much of her career in Connecticut before moving south in 2012. She has held several management and leadership positions throughout her career, and has specialized in business banking for more than 10 years. She is also heavily involved in the community as a Board Member for the Little River Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Finance Committee for the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Marketing and Membership Committee for The Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation.
“I am thrilled to join the United team,” said Kornita. “Because of our local decision-making structure and streamlined processes, I am able to provide my customers with quick and efficient service.”
Cathy Turner also has more than 30 years of financial experience, including these roles and others: Teller, Customer Service Representative, Branch Sales & Service Manager, Asst. Operations Manager, Commercial Cash Vault Manager, Teller Manager and Business Banking Associate. As a longtime resident of the area, Turner has also been heavily involved in the community, including organizations such as Myrtle Beach High School Booster Club, Habitat for Humanity, VITA Tax Prep, Humane Society and Support for Military Spouses.
“I have found my time with United to be the best banking experience,” Turner said. “United Community Bank truly cares about its employees and customers. I am proud to represent United Community Bank in this community and help serve our customers.”
About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) is a bank holding company based in Blairsville, Georgia with $11.9 billion in assets. The company’s banking subsidiary, United Community Bank, is one of the Southeast region’s largest full-service banks, operating 156 offices in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The bank specializes in personalized community banking services for individuals, small businesses and corporations. Services include a full range of consumer and commercial banking products including mortgage, advisory and treasury management. Respected national research firms consistently recognize United Community Bank for outstanding customer service. For the last four years, J.D. Power has ranked United Community Bank first in customer satisfaction in the Southeast. In 2018, for the fifth consecutive year, Forbes magazine included United on its list of the 100 Best Banks in America. Additional information about the company and the bank’s full range of products and services can be found at www.ucbi.com.
