Vrabel joins Dr. Sack office
Leeann Vrabel has joined the family medicine practice of Dr. Jonathan Sack as a physician assistant. She earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from South University in Savannah. Call 843-842-6357.
Gibson rejoins Holiday Inn Express
Dustin Gibson has rejoined the Holiday Inn Express Bluffton as the general manager. He has more than12 years of hotel experience and has lived in the Lowcountry for about eight years.
Church Mouse hires new manager
Ali Robbins is the new manager of the Church Mouse Thrift Store, which is sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Robbins moved to Hilton Head three years ago from Hendersonville, N.C. The Church Mouse Thrift Store is located off Sea Pines Circle at 19-D Dunagan’s Alley. For store hours, call 843-785-2322.
Nelson opens venue at Hodge Podge
Natalie Nelson recently opened a sales venue at Hodge Podge at 8 Church St. in old town Bluffton. Her matted and framed images are available for sale, in addition to note cards, postcards, key chains, bookmarks and mouse pads. Hodge Podge is open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Call 843-815-6533.
Nixon’s residential services moves
Sheri Nixon, a 2008 recipient of the Realtor Service Award, has moved the residential side of Nixon Real Estate to Keller Williams Realty. She can be reached at 843-301-2688 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Conn, Girolama join Atlantic Community
Becky Conn has been named vice president and senior account executive for Atlantic Community Bank. Conn has worked in the banking industry since 2002. Jenis Girolamo has been named branch manager for Atlantic Community Bank. She will be responsible for the management of the Sheridan Park and Hilton Head Island branch locations.
Bartell opens headquarters on island
Architect Brad Bartell has reestablished the headquarters of his design firm, Bartell Design, LLC, Golf Course Design, on Hilton Head Island. Bartell Design offers design, development and land planning of golf courses and golf communities.
Four new board members named
The Arts Council of Beaufort County has named four new board members. Six continuing board members will be joined by Helen Roper, a Beaufort attorney; architect Nat Hughs; Maridolores Valentin, outreach coordinator for BJH Comprehensive Health Services; and Connie Gardner, who is retired from vocational rehabilitation.
Foundation Realty adds two new agents
Stacy Hutcheson and Jerry Homishak have joined Foundation Realty. Hutcheson has extensive knowledge and experience in the local custom home building industry. Homishak has been representing clients in buying and selling luxury properties in the Lowcountry since 2004. Foundation Realty is located in the Sandcastle Plaza Building on Folly Field Road.
Nelson joins Carson Realty
Dennis Nelson has joined Carson Realty at the 200 Main St. office on Hilton Head Island. He has more than 30 years of marketing and real estate sales experience.
Amonitti named statewide director
Mary Amonitti, president of the Republican Women of Southern Beaufort County, was recently elected SCGOP Coalition Committee statewide director at the South Carolina Republican Party executive meeting.
Church joins Hyperbaric Therapy
Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry recently hired Brian Church as its operations manager. For more information, visit www.htlowcountry.com or call 843-681-3300. Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry is located at 94 Main St., Suite E.
Jester, Wilhite join Anderson marketing
Anderson Integrated Marketing recently announced the addition of Jared Jester, vice president and group creative director, and Chris Wilhite, director of web development.
Ehlers joins Performance Development Corp.
Leslie Person Ehlers has been named the new director of sales and marketing for Performance Development Corp., a specialty Internet marketing and software development company on Hilton Head Island.
Zabinski elected travel society’s VP
Leo A. Zabinski, president of Classic Travel, with offices in Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island, has been elected to a two-year term as vice president of the Carolinas Chapter of the American Society of Travel Agents.
