On September 27, 2023, following a recommendation by its Nominating and Governance Committee, the Board of Directors of First United Corporation elected Kevin R. Hessler to serve as a director until the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualifies. The Company Board expects to appoint Mr. Hessler to serve on its Audit, Loan and ALCO Committees. Mr. Hessler is a certified public accountant and a principal of LSWG, P.A., an accounting firm with offices in Frederick, Maryland and Rockville, Maryland, where he has worked since 1982, including as its Managing Principal for a 12-year period.

Kevin is active in the accounting industry where he specializes in small business and real estate consulting, business and individual tax planning and was past board member and president of the Mid-Maryland Chapter of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants. Due to his vast accounting and financial experience, Kevin will qualify as a financial expert on the First United boards. He is active in the Frederick, MD community having served on several boards including the Community Foundation of Frederick County, the Frederick Festival of the Arts, the Downtown Frederick Partnership, Counseling Services Inc. and the Mental Health Association of Frederick County.

The Company believes that Mr. Hessler's election will further its board refreshment objectives and provide additional depth of knowledge and expertise in critical areas of the Company's operations.