Best Banks to Work For – First United Bank Ranks First in Kentucky

First United Bank has been named one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker for the fourth consecutive year. American Banker partners with Best Companies Group to identify top-performing banks through comprehensive workplace evaluations and anonymous employee surveys. Among the 90 financial institutions nationwide earning this distinction, we ranked #12 nationwide, #9 among banks with assets under $3 billion, and #1 in Kentucky!

This recognition highlights our most important asset: our people. Our employees are the heart of everything we do. Their passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence drive our success, and it shows in every customer interaction and every community connection.

“Earning this recognition for the fourth consecutive year is a testament to the exceptional culture we’ve built together,” said J. Jason Hawkins, President and CEO. “Our team members are the foundation of our success, and their dedication to serving our customers and communities sets us apart.”

What Makes Us Different

As a true community bank, our team feels like family. We’ve built a culture where meaningful work happens every day and banking goes beyond transactions – it’s about building lasting relationships rooted in integrity and trust.

We invest in our employees’ growth while maintaining the work-life balance that makes careers sustainable and fulfilling. Through continuous learning and advancement programs, we help our team thrive professionally while keeping family and community a priority.

Just as we invest in our people, they invest in our communities. Our employees are empowered to volunteer and make tangible differences in the places we call home – and through them, we don’t just operate in communities – we’re an active part of them.

Thank You

Thank you to our team for bringing our culture to life every day. Thank you to our communities for their trust and partnership. We are proud to serve and remain committed to helping our communities prosper.

Four years of national recognition, but rankings don’t build great banks – people do, and that’s what keeps us moving forward.

View the complete 2025 rankings at www.americanbanker.com