With the humble start of selling paint out of a mini-storage unit more than 30 years ago, an Oklahoma native has grown Spectrum Paint Company into a thriving family business with 70 stores throughout the nation. Five of those stores are located in the Lowcountry, with two right here in Mount Pleasant. Gentry Stafford, vice president of marketing, has firsthand knowledge of the … [Read more...]
Elliot Remington Motorsport Classics & Concierge: You “Auto” Know About This
Ryan Toth has a thing about cars, and he wants to take care of yours. Toth, the owner of Elliot Remington Motorsport Classics & Concierge, which opened its doors April 1 just off Clements Ferry Road, understands the affinity people have for their automobiles. He also knows that Lowcountry storms can spawn floods, mold and even rodents, and that all these issues can mean … [Read more...]
Jan Clouse of Carolina Lanterns & Lighting
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...]
The Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival Association: Teaching the Next Generation
The 12th annual Sweetgrass Festival will offer fun, food, entertainment and education, but it also will provide local residents and visitors with the opportunity to learn about important issues that affect the local African-American community. Visitors to the Festival, scheduled for June 3 at Memorial Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant, will have the chance to purchase … [Read more...]
Journalist Alan Eysen Told It Like It Was: Eyes Wide Open
Dunes West resident Alan Eysen has been blindfolded more times than a statue of Lady Justice or a 6-year old at a piñata party – and by both sides of the law. But all that has only left him even more clear-eyed about a long and much-honored career in journalism, during which he was a key member of an investigative team that won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal, the … [Read more...]
Equestrian Life in East Cooper: Horsing Around
It’s been a long time since anyone has considered Mount Pleasant to be a one-horse town. While the average resident may think it’s a no-horse town these days with the abundance of suburban sprawl, there is a small, passionate group of equine enthusiasts who are chomping at the bit for the opportunity to combine their love of horses with the convenience and quality of living in … [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...]