EX-23.1 29 v215403_ex23-1.htm Unassociated Document

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our report dated March 14, 2011, accompanying the audited consolidated financial statements incorporated by reference in the Annual Report of United Bancorp, Inc. on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.  We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of United Bancorp, Inc. on Forms S-8 (file No. 33-123036 effective February 28, 2005) and S-3 (file No. 333-136708 effective August 17, 2006).

/s/ BKD, LLP
 
BKD, LLP
 
Cincinnati, Ohio
March 25, 2011