United Community Bank (UCB) has announced that David J. Drennan has been named president of the bank and elected to the bank’s board of directors, and Kayla Mahaffay-Musson has returned to the organization as chief financial officer.
Drennan has served in multiple leadership roles during his 20 years with UCB. Most recently serving as chief lending officer, he has overseen lending operations, playing a central role in the bank’s growth and performance. Drennan has also been instrumental in advancing strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and long-term planning.
“Dave understands both the business of banking and the responsibility that comes with being a community-focused institution,” said Robert A. Narmont, chairman. “He is a steady, strategic leader who has earned the confidence of our board, our employees and our customers.”
“I am honored by the confidence our founder and chairman, Bob Narmont, and our board have placed in me,” stated Drennan. “What makes this organization special is our people – the way we serve our customers, support one another, and stay rooted in our communities. I am proud of what we have built together, and I am excited to continue moving our Bank forward while staying true to who we are.”
Drennan currently serves as a member of the LLCC Foundation Board, the Williamsville-Sherman CUSD#15 Board of Education, the HSHS St. John’s Hospital Board, and the HSHS System Finance Committee. He has also been a mentor and instructor with the Sangamon CEO Program and an adjunct instructor for Millikin University’s Organizational Leadership Program. Drennan and his wife, Emily, live in Sherman with their three children.
As chief financial officer, Kayla Mahaffay-Musson has resumed her role overseeing the bank’s financial strategy, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Mahaffay-Musson began her career with United Community Bank in 2012, initially serving as a teller and payroll associate before being promoted to controller in 2013. She held that role for nine years and was named chief financial officer in 2022. After briefly gaining additional experience outside the organization, Mahaffay-Musson has returned to UCB to continue supporting the bank’s long-term financial strength and strategic growth.