Hilton Head Monthly Connecting the Lowcountry 
Landscape architect David Arnal has been keeping bees since 1988, when he was given five hives while at Clemson University.
“I loved it,” he said. “You don’t just become a beekeeper; the bees pick you.”
Today, his five hives have grown to 40, and he is the president of the Beaufort-Jasper Beekeepers Association. He also is the beekeeper for hives at community gardens in Hilton Head Plantation and Port Royal Plantation, as well as at the Coastal Discovery Museum and St. Francis Catholic School.
THE LEADING LADIES OF STONEWORKS
Q. The leading ladies of sales and design at StoneWorks are helping put the FAB in fabrication and design for dream homes throughout our market. To what do you attribute your success?
MEET THE LEADING LADY OF COASTAL RENTALS.
Question. When did you get started with Coastal Rentals and what drew you to them?
Answer. I started working with Coastal Rentals in 2011 as an assistant property manager, and then worked my way up to director of operations. We manage properties on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton and Okatie doing everything from long-term rentals to tenant placement services and absentee owner services. We’re full service. We do what we say we do, and our service is top notch. I’m proud to be a part of that.
GIVING BACK AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
Q. What makes Oak Advisors different from most financial advisors?
A. We are a fee-only, registered investment advisory firm. As such, we’re regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission which holds us to a fiduciary standard. Our fiduciary duty means our advice is in the best interests of our clients and free of conflicts of interest.
LOCAL LAW FIRM PUTS CLIENTS FIRST
Question. What makes Olivetti, McCray & Withrow, LLC unique?
Answer. We all practice law because we want to make a difference in our clients’ lives. We genuinely love what we do, we love our clients and we love the work that we’re doing for our clients. Our goal and objective is to make sure that every client feels welcome and that they feel heard. We want them to know that we’re looking out for them. That’s what we do.
SERVING SAVANNAH AND HILTON HEAD
Q. How did you get where you are today, and who/what helped you along the way?
A. It took hard work, a little bit of luck and the love and support of my family. I have always been lucky to have really smart and talented people around me who have taught me so much and really propelled me to be successful in my life personally and professionally. It has been a blessing.
“THE GERMAN REALTOR®” IS IN THE HAUS
Q. How does being known as “The German REALTOR®” help you stand out?
A. That happened accidentally. I was sitting at a restaurant and a guy came up to me and said, ‘Hey you’re the German realtor. I forgot your name but you’re the German realtor.’ I was like, ‘Thank you, that’s it!’
MEET LEADING LADY STACY FLOYD
Question. Tell us a little bit about The Palmettos and what makes it different.
Answer. The Palmettos is a unique community offering assisted living and memory care. Our commitment to offering person-centered care and our smaller size allow partners to get to know each resident better, learn their preferences, and build a rapport with them and the family members that allows us to offer more personalized service.
ONE MISSION STATEMENT. MANY WAYS TO SEE IT THROUGH.
Question. Your mission statement is: “The Cypress Club, an award-winning continuing care retirement community, is committed to providing high quality, thoughtful and efficient service in an environment that promotes peace of mind. We strive to meet each member’s need at the moment it arises.” What does that mean to each of you?
REALTOR HELPS MAKE HILTON HEAD FEEL LIKE HOME
Question. What is the most significant accomplishment of your career thus far?
Answer. Never giving up. I've experienced some serious adversity in my business and personal life. Hasn't everyone? Complacency was not an option. What could have been a scary time became an amazing opportunity. I feel like I take that energy, enthusiasm and work ethic to my clients. And I hope I've taught that to my four children.
