Commercial Bankers
Eric Wooten graduated from The Citadel where he earned both a business degree and a MBA. He has lived in Charleston since 1987. Eric has been part of the Beacon Team since 2018. He loves working with his Beacon Community Bank teammates to provide solutions for our customer’s needs. When not at work, you’ll find him on the beach or cheering for his beloved Citadel Bulldogs! Reach out to him at (843) 834-2440 or Eric@Beacon.Bank
NMLS# 1147009
Born and raised in SC with roots in the Lowcountry, Robbie is a seasoned banker with close to 25 years of experience in the Charleston Market in administration, commercial and consumer lending and management roles. He is a graduate of Trident Technical College and Charleston Southern University. Robbie joined the Beacon Community Bank family in 2021 as a Commercial Banker. He enjoys working closely with business owners to help them grow their companies by providing the best service and banking solutions. In his free time, Robbie enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors and watching sports. Reach out to Robbie at Robbie.Nichols@Beacon.Bank
NMLS#1146295
Joe Sabatini joined the Beacon family in March of 2022. Joe played baseball at Baylor University from 2012-2016. Upon graduation, he went on to earn his MBA from Citadel in 2018. Before transitioning to a career in Banking, Joe coached college football at UNC-Chapel Hill from 2018-2022, notably serving as the Wide Receivers Assistant. He enjoys the outdoors, especially anything that can scratch his competitive itch, such as golf, pickleball, hunting, or fishing. Joe has a strong passion for the Lowcountry/Charleston and is excited to serve his local community and work with his customers on a personal level. Reach out to him at Joe.Sabatini@beacon.bank
NMLS#2470261
Dita joined Beacon Community Bank in 2019 with more than a decade in both consumer and commercial banking. She is passionate about helping her customers succeed in their own businesses. You can reach her at Dita.Brown@beacon.bank
NMLS ID#571780
Jonathan Peavey is a graduate of The Citadel and has held many roles throughout his banking career, from personal banker to small business consultant to business development officer. As a Commercial Banker at Beacon, he takes pride in giving customers his full attention whether they are communicating in person, by phone or digitally. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys woodworking and coaching his son’s soccer team. Reach him at Jonathan.Peavey@Beacon.Bank
NMLS ID#1557569
Peter Dade joined the Beacon family in 2020 after graduating from Texas Christian University with a degree in Economics. Originally from Houston, he now calls Charleston home and enjoys playing golf, watching college football, and spending time with his friends and family. Peter is proud to serve his local community and work with his customers on a personal level.
Reach him at Peter.Dade@Beacon.bankNMLS ID #2378596
Jim Hutto joined Beacon Community Bank in 2018 with 20-years of banking experience. With an extensive background in large corporate banking and branch management, he enjoys working with our clients as a trusted financial planner. He is passionate about keeping decision making in the hands of community locals that understand the Charleston landscape. He is a graduate of the College of Charleston and spends his weekends with his family enjoying the outdoors. Reach out to him at Jim@Beacon.Bank
NMLS ID#1100723
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Daniel Garrett has been with the Beacon family since May of 2019. He kicked off his education in banking by earning his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from High Point University in 2015. Before joining the Beacon Family, Daniel began his career as a Credit Analyst at BB&T before moving onto Lincoln Financial Group as a Real Estate Investment Associate . Now, he loves the excitement of working for a new organization and providing solutions for local businesses and families. Daniel was married in August of 2019 and has traveled to 15 countries. Reach him at Daniel.Garrett@Beacon.bank
Jordan Foster graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2017. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US Army, where he served five years in the 82nd Airborne Division as an Infantry Squad Leader. After his military service, he earned an MBA from the College of Charleston. Jordan finds joy in pushing himself both personally and professionally and looks to make a positive impact in the Charleston community alongside the team at Beacon.
Archie Mathis was born and raised in South Carolina. He is a graduate of the The Citadel ('77) with a bachelor’s in business administration. He is also a graduate of The Stonier Graduate School of Banking ('88) . Archie joined the Beacon Community Bank family with over 42 years of banking experience. He loves the camaraderie that the Beacon Family shares and being part of the team. He also loves helping clients and their businesses achieve their financial goals. When he’s not at work, you can find him spending time with his wife and family. Contact him at Archie@Beacon.Bank
NMLS ID#1838387
Russell Swift has been in the banking industry for nearly 20 years. He started his career in Greenville, SC in 2005, shortly after obtaining his Masters degree from Clemson University. He then spent seven years in commercial lending in North Carolina before transitioning into a credit role. Russell returned to South Carolina in 2017 and has been serving the Charleston market ever since. His favorite thing about working at Beacon is the positive and encouraging culture. Fun fact – Russell loves to cook and was part of a competitive BBQ circuit when he lived in North Carolina!
Brian Anderson is a driven individual with a passion for teamwork and a love for the outdoors. As a former collegiate football player at UNC Chapel Hill and a current MBA candidate specializing in finance at UNC's Kenan-Flagler School of Business, Brian is well-equipped to face any challenge that comes his way. When he's not busy working, he enjoys spending time hunting, fishing, and playing golf. His outgoing personality and strong work ethic make him an asset to the Beacon Family, where he has been a valued member since January 2023. Reach out to him at Brian@Beacon.Bank
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