January 2010 On the Move

Ellis joins CoastalStates

Bradley M. Ellis has joined CoastalStates Bank at the 98 Main St. office as a mortgage consultant. Ellis has more than 16 years as a residential loan officer. Call 843-689-7800.

Equitable Property has new offices

Geri Colucci and her team at Equitable Property Management, LLC, have moved to their new location at Park Place, 22 Bow Circle, Suite B. Call 843-341-6008 or visit www.equitablehhi.com.

New offices for Shatz Tax

David H. Shatz Tax and Business Center recently opened new offices at the Professional Building, Suite 303, Hilton Head, and in Bluffton at 7 Simmonsville Road. Additionally, owner David Shatz recently attended an IRS Tax Forum, which focused on 2009/2010 individual and business tax changes, small business issues, foreclosure and debt cancellation reporting, retirement instruments, etc.

New bar manager at The Lodge

Scot Piccione has joined the SERG Group as bar manager of The Lodge on Hilton Head Island. Piccione attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia and majored in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management.

Brown joins Comfort Suites

Cindy Brown recently joined Comfort Suites Bluffton, located in Belfair Towne Village, as director of sales. Call 843-815-1700 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Curwen, Nyktas promoted

Maria Nyktas and John Curwen of Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P., have been promoted to senior accountants. Nyktas is a senior staff member with a focus on auditing and accounting. Curwen is a senior staff member in the tax department. In other news, Angelo A. Falgiani, senior tax consultant, has obtained his Enrolled Agent designation. Also, Krista Tressler has been hired as a staff accountant. Visit www.cbh.com.

Mroczka joins StoneWorks

Michelle Mroczka of Savannah, Ga., recently joined StoneWorks of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. She was previously with Distinctive Granite. Call 843-689-6980 or visit www.hiltonheadstone.com.

H2 expands remodeling division

H2 Builders Inc. is expanding its remodeling division, Smart Choice Renovations. Call 843-815-4642 or visit H2Builders.com.

Florea joins SCB&T

Larry A. Florea has joined South Carolina Bank and Trust at its Hilton Head Island north island office as a mortgage loan officer. Prior to joining SCBT, Florea served as the vice president and mortgage regional loan manager for a statewide bank.

Pirozzi practicing full time on island

Dr. Donald Pirozzi is now practicing on Hilton Head full time. Appointments are available Monday-Friday. Call 843-785-DERM (3376).

Cone joins Palmetto Therapy Service

Renee Cone has joined Palmetto Therapy Services in Bluffton as a physical therapist. Cone has nine years of experience specializing in orthopedic physical therapy. Call 843-815-4080.

Sampson named association president

Charles Sampson has been named the 2010 president of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors. Sampson has been a member of the association since 1985 and has been a Hilton Head resident since 1972.

Vallino joins Monthly Media Group

Liz Johnson Vallino has joined Monthly Media Group. She is working on a new project called HiltonHeadSavings.com. The new web site will launch on March 1. Vallino has lived in the Hilton Head area for 19 years. She is originally from Rochester, N.Y.

Peeples Builder moves to new offices

Tom Peeples Builder, Inc. has moved into its newlyrenovated office at 1038A William Hilton Parkway, adjacent to Bank Meridian on Hilton Head Island. The renovation done at this new location is the second project completed by Tom Peeples Builder in the town’s Dunnigan’s Alley Redevelopment Area. Call 843-681-2600.

Frey, Imbesi, Voegele, Morringello join Weichert Realtors

Anuska Frey has recently joined Weichert Realtors-Coastal Properties. Frey has worked in Geneva, Switzerland, at the International Management Institute and organized finance seminars for international clientele in Geneva, Singapore and Hong Kong. She is a member of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors. Call 843-384-6823.

Jessica Imbesi has also recently joined Weichert Realtors. She has a bachelor’s degree in sales and marketing from F.I.T. in Manhattan. Call 843-338-1011.

Phil Voegele

Additionally, Phil Voegele has joined Weichert Realtors. He has been in the real estate business for 12 years. He is a member of Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors. Call 843-816-1434.

Julie Morringello has also joined Weichert Realtors. She has been in real estate for 11 years, joining Coastal Properties from Weichert Realtors, Clinton, N.J. She is a member of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors. Call 908-537-2362.