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Richard Adams
Chairman at
UNITED BANKSHARES, INC.
Net worth: 44 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Mr. Richard M. Adams is a Chairman at United Bank (Fairfax, Virginia) and a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at United Bankshares, Inc. (West Virginia). Mr. Adams was previously employed as a Chairman by West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, a Principal by Wachovia Wealth Management, and a Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer by United Bank, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | 1,003,745 ( 0.73% ) | 44 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Richard Adams active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. | Chairman | 01/01/1984 |
United Bank (Fairfax, Virginia)
 United Bank (Fairfax, Virginia) Regional BanksFinance State chartered commercial bank | Chairman | 01/01/1984 |
Virginia Bankers Association
 Virginia Bankers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business association | Director/Board Member | 23/06/2021 |
Bank Policy Institute
 Bank Policy Institute Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
World Presidents' Organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
 West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Richard Adams
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Chairman | 03/09/2017 |
West Virginia United Health System, Inc.
 West Virginia United Health System, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care and management services | Director/Board Member | - |
West Virginia Bankers Association, Inc.
 West Virginia Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business association | Chairman | - |
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Training of Richard Adams
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
53
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
United Bankshares, Inc. (West Virginia)
 United Bankshares, Inc. (West Virginia) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services | Finance |
United Bank, Inc.
 United Bank, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Profile Unavailable | Finance |
Wachovia Wealth Management
 Wachovia Wealth Management Investment ManagersFinance Wachovia Capital Management (WCM) invests primarily in the stocks of US large-cap companies in the health technology, consumer non-durables, energy minerals and finance sectors. The firm maintains a very low turnover rate. WCM's Advantage approach incorporates traditional equity and fixed-income managers, as well as alternative investments in hedge funds, real estate, commodities and private equity funds. The firm coordinates both asset allocation and manager selection with a focus on the efficiency and correlation of the investment managers they use. | Finance |
West Virginia University
 West Virginia University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
American Bankers Association, Inc.
 American Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as banking trade association | Commercial Services |
World Presidents' Organization | |
West Virginia Roundtable
 West Virginia Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The West Virginia Roundtable is an independent, non-profit and non-partisan organization comprised of West Virginia's top business leaders. The company advocates for public policies that lead to economic opportunities and aim to enhance West Virginia's capacity for economic growth and vitality. The company's mission is to create opportunity and wealth for all West Virginians. The company is based in Charleston, WV. | Commercial Services |
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Virginia Bankers Association
Virginia Bankers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business association | Commercial Services |
West Virginia United Health System, Inc.
West Virginia United Health System, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care and management services | Health Services |
West Virginia Bankers Association, Inc.
West Virginia Bankers Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business association | Commercial Services |
Eastern States BankCard Association, Inc. | |
United Bank (Fairfax, Virginia)
United Bank (Fairfax, Virginia) Regional BanksFinance State chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Bank Policy Institute
Bank Policy Institute Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services | Finance |
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