For Immediate Release

January 18, 2013

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CommunityOne Bank Introduces Commercial Real Estate Group

Charlotte, NC - CommunityOne Bank, N.A. is introducing a new Commercial Real Estate group and has named Larry Hughes as Commercial Real Estate Executive and Kyle Garrou as Commercial Real Estate Manager.

"The introduction of a Commercial Real Estate group is based on our review of the client experience for real estate professionals in our footprint. Performing this type of business well by providing exceptional client service is our top priority. We feel the best way to accomplish this is to interact with our clients through experienced and dedicated real estate specialists" commented Greg Heaton, Commercial Banking Executive of CommunityOne. "Larry and Kyle's backgrounds make them the perfect team to represent us in this important business segment."
Hughes joined CommunityOne in June 2012 as Commercial Banking Manager for the Charlotte market. He has over 30 years of banking experience and has had a successful career in commercial relationship management through his leadership skills, new business development and high-quality customer base retention.
Garrou joined CommunityOne in January 2011 as Commercial Banking Manager for the western footprint. He has over 34 years of banking experience, possesses expansive commercial relationship management experience and has sustained a proven track record during his tenure with the Bank.
"We are delighted to have the opportunity to offer our real estate professionals throughout the footprint a dedicated resource that will focus on building the relationship and delivering exceptional client service" commented Larry Hughes, Commercial Real Estate Executive.
CommunityOne Bank, N.A. is a subsidiary of FNB United Corp. Opened in 1907, CommunityOne operates 44 branches in 37 communities throughout central, southern and western North Carolina, and offers a wide variety of consumer, mortgage, wealth and business banking services, including loan, deposit, cash management, and online banking services. CommunityOne Bank, N.A. is an equal housing lender and a member of the FDIC.
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