United Community Bank is pleased to expand its SBA team by adding Joe Hatchett as Vice President, Medical and Dental. In this role, Hatchett will share United’s medical and dental SBA lending capabilities with the Atlanta market while uncovering new business opportunities within the vertical.

“We are delighted to welcome Joe to our SBA team,” said Jessie Marolis, Senior Vice President of United’s Healthcare SBA vertical. “Along with his years of experience, Joe’s understanding of the industry is incomparable to others. We look forward to the opportunities he can create in the Atlanta market.”

Hatchett has more than 25 years of sales experience, including 20 years spent in banking. He began his career with MBNA Credit Card Bank and also has experience in mortgage lending. Previously, he served as a Medical Vendor Account Manager for Bank of America’s Practice Solutions Dental Financing group before being promoted to Regional South East Medical Sales Manager in Atlanta.

“I could not be more appreciative of the position and opportunity I have been given at United,” said Hatchett. “The bank has a reputation for being professional and knowledgeable which has earned trust with many clients. I look forward to using my knowledge and experience to help United Community Bank’s SBA team grow in Atlanta.”

Originally from London, England, Hatchett has lived in Atlanta since 2015. He received his associate degree from Miami Dade College and his bachelor’s degree from Kent State University. He and his wife Melissa have one daughter, Babette. The family enjoys dancing, theater, art shows and traveling.