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Sarah Pejeau has joined the interior design staff of Plantation Interiors. She graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C., with a bachelor of science in interior design. She previously worked for Rogers Design Group and Heitz Parsons Sadek, both Palm Beach, Fla., firms. Call 785-5261.
First Tee, IJGA form partnership
The First Tee and the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy have formed a partnership in which each organization’s programs and practices will be shared to further promote youth development through golf. For more information, visit www.thefirsttee.org or www.ijga.com. In other HHIJGA news, the academy has officially launched a Spanish version of the website at espanol.ijga.com.
Umidi named executive chef at Westin
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa has hired Bart Umidi as executive chef of the 412-room resort. He has more than 25 years of experience. For more information or reservations, call 681-4000; or visit www.westinhhi.com.
New CEO at Dividend Growth Advisors
Anthony Ghoston has joined the Ridgeland firm of Dividend Growth Advisors, LLC, as chief operating officer and chief compliance officer. He was formerly president of Unified Fund Services.
Smreczak named to Wish Upon A Wedding board
Linda Smreczak, owner of Bluffton’s Amanda Rose Weddings, has been appointed to the board of directors of Wish Upon A Wedding – The Carolinas. Wish Upon a Wedding provides weddings to destinations across the United States for individuals facing life-threatening illness.
New manager at Boathouse
Chris Gregory is the new restaurant manager at the Skull Creek Boathouse. He moves to the Boathouse from another SERG Restaurant Group establishment, Frankie Bones, where he was manager.
Verwer-Miller joins Weichert Realtors
Michelle Verwer-Miller has joined Weichert Realtors. She has eight years real estate experience. She will be serving the Bluffton, Hilton Head and Beaufort markets. Call 368-4324.
Sillivant, Orlando join Palmetto Therapy
David Sillivant is the new physical therapy clinic manager at Palmetto Therapy Services' north-end clinic in the Island Medical Plaza. He is a specialist in treating pain of the lumbar spine and cervical spine. Call 785-6400. Additionally, Erik Orlando has joined Palmetto Therapy Services as the director of Physical Therapy at the new Sea Pines Circle clinic. He will also oversee the LAVA 24 Hour Fitness center there. Call 342-LAVA (5282).
Todt returns to H2 Builders
H2 Builders has welcomed back Brad Todt to his position of project manager. He will be overseeing custom home and renovation projects in the field. Call 815-4642.
New board members at LowCountry Legal Aid
Two new members have been elected for three-year terms on the board of LowCountry Legal Aid. William "Bill" Stephens is an Okatie resident, energy executive and attorney with more than 30 years experience. David Ruckno is a Hilton Head resident and financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. Courtney E. Hampson was elected to a two-year term. She is marketing manager for Palmetto Bluff.
Surgical group moves offices
Okatie Surgical Partners, the general surgery practice of Dr. Jason Cotter in Bluffton’s Plantation Park, has moved to a new location in the Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center at 40 Okatie Center Blvd. South, Suite 100, Okatie. Call 705-8888.
Costa joins Keller-Williams
Donna Costa, a 22-year Hilton Head Island resident, has joined Keller-Williams as a sales associate. She can be reached at 290-6803, or by e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
New doctor at primary care center
Dr. Bert Garrett, a board-certified family practitioner, has joined Bluffton-Okatie Primary Care, located in the Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center, Suite 100. For more information, call 705-8888.
Barrett, Long join Collins Group Realty
Anne Barrett has joined Collins Group Realty on Hilton Head Island. She will be assuming the newly created client care manager position. Additionally, Earl Long has joined the group as a Realtor. For more information, visit www.CollinsGroupRealty.com.
Hertzka rejoins Island Improvements
Island Improvements recently welcomed back Alden Hertzka as project manager. Hertzka initially joined Island Improvements in 2005, but took a brief hiatus to work on a successful development project of his own. Island Improvements and its showroom are at 1555 Fording Island Road, Suite C2, in Moss Creek Village. Call 837-6696; or visit www.islandimprovements.com.
Promotions at Broad Creek Marina announced
Nate Jones has been promoted to general manager of Broad Creek Marina, which includes Up the Creek Pub & Grill. Melissa Roy is the new restaurant manager and Margarita Cordero is the kitchen supervisor. In addition, Robbin Rachel has been promoted to office manager of the Broad Creek Marina complex.
New president named at BNC
Thomas Bouchette has been named South Carolina president of BNC Bank, which has a Hilton Head branch. Bouchette comes to BNC Bank with 24 years experience in the community banking industry.
J Banks wins design award
J Banks Design received the 2010 ADAC Southeast Designer of the Year Award for Best Residential Living Room. The competition was open to interior designers, interior design firms and architects from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The competition was judged by a panel of industry and educational professionals, as well as editors from Veranda magazine.
Oliver earns certifications
Ken Oliver of Dunes Marketing Group was recently awarded the Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource Certification by the National Association of Realtors. Oliver can be reached at 842-0816; or visit www.ken-oliver.com.
Olivetti earns top award
Hilton Head attorney Keri J. Olivetti was awarded the South Carolina Bar’s Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award in Columbia at the South Carolina Bar Foundation Annual Gala. Olivetti is one of the founders of LowCountry Legal Aid, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance to people that cannot afford it.
Physical therapist awarded golf certification
Tim Dorion of The Physical Therapy Center has received certification through the Titleist Performance Institute as a golf fitness instructor. The certification enables fitness, golf and medical professionals to recognize physical performance issues that may limit golfers from reaching their potential. Certified instructors can evaluate a golfer and prescribe therapeutic exercises based on their findings. Call 681-5900.
Chamber wins communications award
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce was recently honored with an Award for Communications Excellence by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives'. The Awards for Communications Excellence is a national competition that recognizes excellence in all areas of communications.
Zonta Club awards scholarships
Grace Beall and Brittnay Johnston, both of Hilton Head Preparatory School, were the recent recipients of the Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island’s $1,250 2010 Z-Club Scholarships. Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Arts council awards scholarships
The Island School Council for the Arts has selected the 2010 recipients of the Plumb Scholarship, which are awarded annually to students of exceptional merit planning a career in the arts. The students are, from Hilton Head High, Corey Bell, Bill Glesias, Andrew Musulin, Marissa Nichols, Brady Nichols, Davis Ruplinger and Brenna Theodore; Bluffton High, Emma Hershberger; Hilton Head Prep, Maddy Martin; and home-school, Philip Nix and Madison Thomas.
Loda attends asset advisors conference
Elizabeth Loda, of Womens Financial Network, recently attended an Advisors Asset Management Conference at Bond Center University in Tampa, Florida. The two-day continuing education conference focused on matching recent economic developments with new bond and income portfolio strategies. Call 681-7526.
