Horizon increases staff
Laurie Brown has joined Horizon Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. She received a bachelor of science degree in biology from Newberry College in 1995, a master’s degree in health sciences with emphasis on physical therapy and a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1998.
Elliot new counselor at St. Andrew’s
Angie M. Elliott has been named as the counselor for the St. Andrew By-The-Sea Counseling Center, which is available to the public with fees based on ability to pay. Elliott has a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and a master of arts in counseling. Call the confidential Counseling Center at 843-341-3029; or the St. Andrew church office at 843-785-4711.
New executives at hospitals
Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital, both owned by Tenet, announced the appointment of new chief executive officers. Mark O’Neil Jr. has been named market chief executive officer of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare, which includes Hilton Head Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital and associated outpatient centers. William J. Masterton has joined Coastal Carolina Hospital as its chief executive officer.
Zoole new executive chef at Ocean Grille
Peter Zoole has joined The Ocean Grille as its new executive chef. After studying at the Cordon Bleu in Paris, Zoole worked under the direction of Chefs Robert Carter (Peninsula Grill) and Mike Lata (Fig) in Charleston. He refined his skills in San Francisco, where he was executive sous chef at the Michelin-starred Aqua. Also at Ocean Grille, Scott Light has been named general manager. He is the former manager of Boathouse II.
Lucchesi named director of golf at Colleton
Colleton River Plantation Club has promoted Matt Lucchesi to director of golf. Lucchesi will take over his new role after departing director, Joe Zinchini, heads to Cincinnati Country Club as its director of golf. Visit www.colletonriverclub.com.
Etcheberry joins PTR as corporate member
Professional Tennis Registry announced that Etcheberry Experience has signed on as a PTR Corporate Member. The Etcheberry Experience provides PTR members with discounted prices on Etcheberry Strength and Condition Certification, as well as other Etcheberry products and services. Call 843-785-7244 or visit www.ptrtennis.org.
Gray joins SCBT board
Herbert G. Gray has joined SCBT’s board of directors. He is the president and CEO of Grayco, a Beaufort-based company that primarily supplies building material and hardware for Beaufort and Jasper counties. He holds a bachelor of science degree in management from Clemson University.
Cooper named journal editor
Pam Cooper has been elected by the International Listening Association to serve as editor of its professional publication, “The International Journal of Listening.” Cooper teaches communications courses at the University of South Carolina Beaufort.
New board members named at Literacy Volunteers
At the November meeting of Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry Board of Directors, the following were elected to serve on the board for terms beginning in 2010: Romona Gaither, Beaufort; Linda Hennessey, Hilton Head; and Linda Hoffman, Beaufort. At that same meeting, the following officers were elected: Flo Rosse, president; Tom Wertheimer, vice president; Sansing McPherson, secretary; and Pat Wallace, treasurer. Other members of the Board of Directors include Cassandra Campbell, Joseph Glas, John Jacobs, Bill Litchfield, Tony Schlegel, Kathryn Wall and Barbara Wolf.
Renato practicing in Bluffton
Dr. Gerald C. Renato, who practiced on Hilton Head for 16 years and in Beaufort for three years, is now practicing in Bluffton at Patient First Chiropractic, 18 Oak Forest Road. Call 843-706-2378.
EarthFIT expands to second location
EarthFIT Gym, established last June in the Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort, recently expanded to a second location, The Studio, also in the Marketplace. The Studio is home to yoga and pilates classes and, beginning this month, personalized group training. For more information, visit www.earthfitnessgym.com, call 1-800-718-7FIT or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Goeble nominated to serve on graphics board
Jonathon Goebel, assistant professor and program director for Studio Art at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, was recently nominated to serve on the Southern Graphics Council’s Executive Board as the South Carolina representative for 2010-2012. For more information, visit www.southerngraphics.org/index.asp.
All About Me adds skincare experts
Skin-care experts, Heidi Daly and Jamie Bessette have joined All About Me Salon, Spa & Boutique. Daly, a 25-year island resident, is a certified skin care specialist and a graduate of the South Carolina Massage & Esthetics Institute. Bessette is an esthetician, makeup artist and a certified Dermalogica skin-care specialist. She brings over 19 years of experience in the medical field, including the past five years in a plastic surgery practice. All About Me is located in the Village Exchange on Palmetto Bay Road and can be reached at 843-785-2558.
Topping joins Beach City Health and Fitness
Mati Topping has joined the personal training staff at Beach City Health and Fitness, 39 Hospital Common Center, Hilton Head Island. Topping is a graduate of Del Salvador University, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Hockings College of Ohio. She is certified in personal training through AFAA and is also a certified spinning instructor. For more information, call 843-681-6161.
Rhame named assistant GM at Hampton Lake
Bryan Rhame has been named assistant general manager at Hampton Lake, a private lake community in Bluffton. He will oversee club operations as well as monitor ongoing construction at Hampton Lake’s Lakeside Village.
Snyder joins consulting service
Derrick Snyder has joined Savannah Analytical & Consulting Services as the business development manager. He is responsible for formulating business strategies along with providing guidance and expert advice to new and existing clients. He will also oversee all activities directly related to the company service lines. For more information, call the Bluffton/ Hilton Head offices at 843-837-2902.
Lovato promoted to clinic director
Stephanie Lovato, of Comprehensive Family Care, has been promoted to clinic director. She will also continue working with Dr. Patrick Jordan at the urgent and primary care clinic as a physician assistant. Comprehensive Family Care is located at 1038 William Hilton Parkway, just west of the Sea Pines Circle.
