It’s said that necessity is the mother of invention. Necessity inspired Jan Clouse to become the founder of one of the country’s most successful lighting businesses – Carolina Lanterns & Lighting. “In 1999, we were building our own home in Park West. We wanted gas lanterns. At the time, no one was using natural gas – they were using propane,” she explained. After an … [Read more...]
Lisa Shimakonis and Darla Rourk of Palmetto Christian Academy
Director of Admissions Lisa Shimakonis and Director of Marketing and Communications Darla Rourk have found their calling at Palmetto Christian Academy. Their roles permit them to practice their strong Christian faith while contributing to their community. They both bring leadership, integrity and passion to PCA, and their influence helps make Palmetto Christian Academy one … [Read more...]
Michele Hensel of Lowcountry Beauty and Wellness Spa
Success comes from hard work, life balance and the willingness to invest in others. Michele Hensel has committed to live out these positive attributes by creating something more than just a local business. At a young age, Hensel saw that achievement didn’t come easy. She watched her father as he struggled in the working world. He eventually took a chance and decided to open … [Read more...]
Jane Milner of William Means Real Estate
Honesty and reliability – these are traits that matter most to local real estate agent Jane Milner. Milner attributes her success as a Realtor to her immaculate attention to detail, her integrity and her ability to nurture relationships with clients from all over the country. As an agent with William Means Real Estate, Milner’s credits in the industry include Realtor of … [Read more...]
Carolina One CEO Patty Scarafile: A Believer in Vision
When Patty Scarafile walked into a real estate office in 1977 to interview for a part-time job, she never dreamed of one day climbing the ladder to become CEO of that company, known today as local real estate market leader Carolina One Real Estate. “I probably would not hire me if I sat in front of me today,” she laughed. “What I was looking for was something that I could do … [Read more...]