United Community Bank Welcomes Portfolio Specialist to Myrtle Beach Branch
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
United Community Bank is pleased to welcome veteran banker Russell Swift to its team as Portfolio Specialist in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Swift brings nearly 13 years of experience, specifically in commercial lending, to his new role.
“We are fortunate to have Russell join our team at United Community Bank,” said Dixon Woodward, Regional President–South Carolina for United Community Bank. “His extensive experience in the region and creative and thoughtful approach will be a huge asset to our team.”
Swift received his bachelor’s in Government at Wofford College and his master’s in business administration at Clemson University. He launched his banking career at Palmetto Bank as a commercial lender in 2004. Most recently, Swift served as commercial relationship manager at First Community Bank and then as a business banking underwriter at Wells Fargo, where he received the highest tier rating on all credit policy Quality Assurance reviews. Throughout his career, Swift has acquired knowledge and experience that encompasses all business lines including real estate, asset based lines, construction loans and C&I lending.
“I am pleased to join United Community Bank,” said Swift. “I have been in the banking industry for over a decade, and I believe what sets United Community Bank apart is the dedication and expertise of its employees, and our commitment to providing the best quality service to each valued client.”
A native of Anderson, South Carolina, Swift and his wife, Catie, have an eight-year-old son and five-year-old daughter. Swift enjoys volunteering at his children’s’ school, Lowcountry Preparatory and his church, Duncan United Methodist, as leading by example is important to the development of stewardship and citizenship to younger generations.