Darien, GA — October 15, 2026 – Southeastern Banking Corporation (OTCID:SEBC; “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Southeastern Bank (“Bank”) jointly announce the appointment of Charles M. “Chuck” Gaskin, Jr. to serve on both the Company and Bank Board of Directors. “With our recent expansion into Liberty County, we sought to add to our Boards a local business owner whose values, integrity, and commitment to community align with our own. Chuck Gaskin checks all those boxes for us. His knowledge of our markets and strong business acumen will prove beneficial to our Boards. We look forward to working with him,” stated President and CEO Jay Torbert.
In 1999, Mr. Gaskin along with his late father, Charlie, established the renown Dorchester Shooting Preserve, a 3,000-acre hunting and fishing preserve with a lodge, overnight accommodations and event space in Midway, Liberty County, which he continues to operate. He is also on the board of Coastal Electric Cooperative with service in Bryan, Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties. Mr. Gaskin is an active member of Compassion Christian Church in Midway and a director of both Priority Insight Ministries and Five Stones Counseling Center. He and his wife, Tina, reside along the South Newport River in McIntosh County.
About Southeastern Banking Corporation
Southeastern Banking Corporation is the bank holding company for Southeastern Bank. Established in 1888, Southeastern Bank has a long history of serving its customers and communities through its 11 branch locations in coastal Georgia and northeast Florida, including Brunswick, Callahan (FL), Darien, Eulonia, Folkston, Hilliard (FL), Hinesville, Kingsland, Nahunta, Richmond Hill and St. Simons Island. The Bank is headquartered in Darien.
About Us: Southeastern Bank, established in 1888, has a long history of serving its customers and communities. From traditional deposit and loan services to long-term mortgage originations and credit cards, Southeastern Bank has the financial products you need most. The Bank has 11 branch locations throughout coastal Georgia and northeast Florida, including Brunswick, Callahan, Darien, Eulonia, Folkston, Hilliard, Hinesville, Kingsland, Nahunta, Richmond Hill and St. Simons Island.
