This director helps provide comfort and dignity to end-of-life patients and their families By Hannah Massen When people ask James Dismond, director of business development at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, how he feels about working in hospice, his answer is simple – and always the same. “Hospice care isn’t about dying, it’s about living,”…
From summer job to spearheading the SERG Restaurant Group’s continued growth. By Ellen Linnemann What started as a summer restaurant job on Hilton Head Island while a student at Miami University of Ohio turned into something far more over the past 22 years than Alan Wolf probably would have imagined. As president of the SERG…
From Home Depot’s First-Ever Woman Vice President of Merchandising to One of the Lowcountry’s Top Wildlife Photographers. By Ellen Linnemann Sophia Schade’s rise to become Home Depot’s first-ever female vice president of merchandising in 2001 is a true testament to her talent, tenacity – and take charge/”get it done” attitude. These attributes, as well as…
A passion for helping startups and watching legacies be built. By Ellen Linnemann With a background in marketing, Jess O’Brien has worked with companies of all sizes – from small businesses to national franchises. But it was her experience of being part of the Atlanta Tech Village, a co-working technology incubator village, while working at…
Personal touches make a difference How Jen Moret makes guests feel special By Hannah Massen Everything runs on your time when you’re on Island Time – literally. Island Time Hilton Head, a vacation rental company with properties across Hilton Head Island, takes an ultra-personalized approach to hospitality – beyond clean sheets and working stove burners. …
Fast Talking and Even Faster Moving … Get outta her way! By Lucy Rosen A charming Southern restaurant. A trendy smoothie bar. An artisanal coffee company, and a personal-chef catering service. What do they all have in common? One of Bluffton’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, Leslie Rohland. Rohland, a self-proclaimed “foodie,” is the owner and founder…
More than a good night’s sleep Ed and Connie Binot say the secret to innkeeping is attention to detail By Hannah Massen A whitewashed, historic mansion. Swaying Spanish Moss. Spa beauty products and plush microfiber sheets. The Cuthbert House Inn sounds like a daydream we’d have during our 2 o’clock meetings, but Ed and Connie…
How a fitness guy with heart is becoming an entrepreneur with soul. If you believe the Axios survey confirming that there is a perception that millennials are “lazy, pampered and entitled,’ Mike Treschitta will shatter that belief, starting with his 30th birthday party. A Connecticut native, Mike moved to Hilton Head in 2014 after graduating…
Choosing her happiness and finding her zen. By Ellen Linnemann When Susan Stone couldn’t find the crystals, sage, palo santo and fresh incense she needed for her spiritual practice here in the Lowcountry, she found herself making trips to North Carolina every few months to stock up on supplies. After numerous trips, she came to…
Working like a dog for the dogs, and loving every minute of it. By Mary Patterson Q: What do fine chocolates, French linens and a two-legged dog have in common? A: Jennifer Smith, founder of Noah’ and Noah’s Arks Rescue Smith moved to Spring Island to (unsuccessfully) retire from a career in the restaurant industry….