H. Lynn Harton Biography and Net Worth

Chairman and CEO, United Community Banks, Inc. of United Community Banks

With 40 years of experience in the banking industry, Mr. Harton has extensive experience with respect to lending, risk management, credit administration and virtually all other aspects of United Community’s business.

Mr. Harton serves as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Community and as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. Mr. Harton joined United Community in 2012 as Chief Operating Officer. In 2015, he was named President and elected to the Board of both United Community and the Bank. Mr. Harton was named Chief Executive Officer of the Bank in 2017 and was named Chief Executive Officer of United Community in 2018. Mr. Harton was named Chairman of the Board of both United Community and the Bank in 2019. Mr. Harton served as President of the Bank until 2021.

Prior to joining United Community, Mr. Harton served as the Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking-South of Toronto-Dominion Bank (“TD Bank”) from 2010 to 2012. From 2009 to 2010, Mr. Harton served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The South Financial Group (“TSFG”), and from 2007 to 2009 he served as TSFG’s Chief Risk and Chief Credit Officer. During his time at TSFG, Mr. Harton raised capital to support TSFG during the 2008 financial crisis, negotiated the sale of the company to TD Bank, and, post-sale, led the successful integration of TSFG into TD Bank. Prior to joining TSFG, Mr. Harton served from 2003 to 2007 as the Chief Credit Officer of Regions Financial Corporation and Union Planters Corporation. He also held various executive positions at BB&T from 1983 to 2003.

Mr. Harton is a past member of both the RMA National Community Bank Council and the RMA Board of Directors. He has also served on a number of additional financial boards and committees throughout his career, including the Palmetto Business Forum, RMA National Credit Risk Council, CBA National Small Business Banking Committee, and the Equifax Small Business Financial Exchange. He is a recipient of South Carolina’s highest honor, the Order of the Palmetto.

Mr. Harton earned his bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and has participated in various executive programs at Duke University, Wharton, Columbia, Northwestern, University of North Carolina and University of South Carolina.

What is H. Lynn Harton's net worth?: The estimated net worth of H. Lynn Harton is at least $3.52 million as of February 10th, 2025. Mr. Harton owns 112,444 shares of United Community Banks stock worth more than $3,522,308 as of December 5th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Harton may own. Learn More about H. Lynn Harton's net worth.
How do I contact H. Lynn Harton?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Harton and other United Community Banks executives is 200 E. CAMPERDOWN WAY, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601. United Community Banks can also be reached via phone at 18008222651. Learn More on H. Lynn Harton's contact information.
Has H. Lynn Harton been buying or selling shares of United Community Banks?: H. Lynn Harton has not been actively trading shares of United Community Banks in the last ninety days. Most recently, H Lynn Harton sold 31,679 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.84, for a transaction totalling $1,072,017.36. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 112,444 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3,805,104.96. Learn More on H. Lynn Harton's trading history.
Who are United Community Banks' active insiders?: United Community Banks' insider roster includes Richard Bradshaw (President and Chief Banking Officer), Kenneth Daniels (Director), Sally Davis (Director), Jefferson Harralson (EVP - Chief Financial Officer), and H. Lynn Harton (Chairman and CEO, United Community Banks, Inc.). Learn More on United Community Banks' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of United Community Banks?: During the last year, United Community Banks insiders bought shares 2 times. They purchased a total of 2,300 shares worth more than $64,357.00. During the last year, insiders at the sold shares 4 times. They sold a total of 36,476 shares worth more than $1,221,980.26. The most recent insider tranaction occured on October, 27th when EVP Richard Bradshaw sold 1,654 shares worth more than $50,000.42. Insiders at United Community Banks own 0.4% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at United Community Banks.
Information on this page was last updated on 10/27/2025.

H. Lynn Harton Insider Trading History at United Community Banks

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction	Details
2/10/2025	Sell	31,679	$33.84	$1,072,017.36	112,444

H. Lynn Harton Buying and Selling Activity at United Community Banks

United Community Banks Company Overview

United Community Banks, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for United Community Bank that provides financial products and services to commercial, retail, government, education, energy, health care, and real estate sectors. The company accepts various deposit products, including checking, savings, money market, and other deposit accounts. It also offers lending services, including real estate, consumer, and commercial loans, to individuals, small businesses, mid-sized commercial businesses, and non-profit organizations, as well as secured and unsecured, and mortgage loans. In addition, the company originate loans partially guaranteed by the SBA and USDA loan programs. Further, it provides wealth management services comprising financial planning, customized portfolio management, and investment advice; trust services to manage fiduciary assets; non-deposit investment products; and insurance products, including life insurance, long-term care insurance, and tax-deferred annuities, as well as invests in residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, the U.S. treasury, the U.S. agency, and municipal obligations. Additionally, the company offers reinsurance on a property insurance contract; insurance agency services; brokerage services; and payment processing, merchant, wire transfer, private banking, and other related financial services. It operates through a network of 171 branches in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. United Community Banks, Inc. was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Blairsville, Georgia.

Today's Range

Now: $31.33

$31.10

$31.40

50 Day Range

MA: $30.49

$28.93

$32.44

2 Week Range

Now: $31.33

$22.93

$34.57

Volume

428,628 shs

Average Volume

633,826 shs

Market Capitalization

$3.81 billion

P/E Ratio

12.43

Dividend Yield

3.20%

Beta

0.87