July 2003 - On the Move

GROESBECK NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL
Hilton Head Preparatory School has appointed Dr. Susan R. Groesbeck as head of school. Groesbeck has 31 years of teaching experience in both public and private education and has served as headmaster for Holy Innocents' Episcopal School in Atlanta since 1996. She graduated from Skidmore College and earned her M.A. and Ed.D. from the University of Rochester.

D.R. HORTON PROMOTES PILKINTON, HIRES RASMUSSEN AND SIMPSON
Melanie Pilkinton was promoted to office manager of D.R. Horton. Previously from Bombardier Capital and Mercedes Homes in Jacksonville, Florida, Pilkinton has been with D.R. Horton for a year and a half. D.R. Horton also welcomes David Rasmussen and Joshua Simpson. Rasmussen has joined the sales team of D.R. Horton at Westbury Park after serving as a youth pastor for St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Simpson graduated with a degree in construction management from East Carolina University and has been hired as a builder.

PALMETTO PEDIATRICS WELCOMES SALYER
Lance Lowe, M.D. is pleased to announce the addition of Alicia Salyer, M.D. to Palmetto Pediatrics of the Lowcountry. Salyer earned her doctor of medicine from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1999. She completed her residency at Backus Children's Hospital in Savannah.

SEA PINES REAL ESTATE ADDS NEAL
Nancy Neal will serve as a real estate executive at the Daufuskie Island office of Sea Pines Real Estate Company. Neal is a resident of Daufuskie and is chairman for the Daufuskie Island Committee for the Daufuskie Island Historical Museum.

ROSE HILL ADDS MORRISON AND QUISENBERRY
Mike Quisenberry has joined the staff of Rose Hill Golf Club as director of instruction. With over six years of experience, he has worked at several Lowcountry golf courses, including Harbour Town Golf Links, the Plantation Club in Sea Pines and, most recently, at Wild Dunes in Charleston. Rickey Morrison has been hired as golf course superintendent and joins Rose Hill from its sister course in Carrollton, Texas. He brings over 14 years of experience in turf grass management and maintenance supervision and a strong background in golf course construction.

CHAMBER HIRES JOHNSON
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce welcomes Liz Johnson as special events and projects manager. Previously at Lighthouse Financial Services and the Crowne Plaza Resort, Johnson earned a bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant administration from Central Missouri State University.

PAWLISHYN PROMOTED MEDICAL CENTER
Barbara Pawlishyn has been promoted to director of laboratory services at Hilton Head Regional Medical Center. She has more than 20 years of clinical laboratory and leadership experience. She holds a bachelor's degree in health administration and is a certified medical technologist.

LIBERTY SAVINGS PROMOTES COPPAGE AND BOYLES
Stephanie Coppage has been promoted to customer service representative, level-two floater and Serena Boyles promoted to AU Analyst level two at Liberty Savings Bank. Coppage attended Abundant Life Academy and worked as a bookkeeper at Rankin Truck Brokers before joining Liberty Savings. Boyles has been with Liberty Savings since 1997.

McDONALD APPOINTED COORDINATOR
Georgeann McDonald, R.N. has recently been appointed pain care nursing coordinator for the practice of Gary W. Thomas, M.D., PA. McDonald brings 15 years of hospice and pain management experience to the position. Past experience includes Fox Chase Cancer Center in Pennsylvania as well as Hospice of Northern Virginia.

MID-ISLAND CHIROPRACTIC
New owners Dr. Brandon M. Shapiro, recognized for work with chronic fatigue, TMJ, and cancer, and sister Melanie will implement "Whole Body Wellness," focusing on structural, nutritional, and emotional needs. "Care Credit" financing available. 342-5555.

FLOWERS BY KIM
Kim Hill and Cindy Whitley bring over 14 years exper. to a new floral business in Main St. Village. Featuring beautiful fresh cut and silk arrangements, delivery extending to Bluffton and Sun City, plus free delivery to area hospitals and funeral homes, they are ready to design something wonderful for you. 342-3765.

JOHN'S MUSIC STORE
Specializing in string instruments, Martin and aylor and other fine guitars, John's Music Store has relocated to a spacious 3,000 square foot facility at 23 N. Orleans Road. The location is new, but product quality and service remain top notch. Lessons available. 842-5225.

THE TURNPIKE GROUP (TTG)
Mark S. Gibbons and Frank Dunne, Jr. offer 40 yrs. combined exper. via their new information tech. and marketing consultancy. TTG combines technology and traditional concepts to create solutions for operations, marketing and sales. 843-301-3936 or 843-301-1353.

RENAISSANCE FINE CHOCOLATES
Katherine and Bill Shaw invite you to discover why the Atlanta Gourmet Show bestowed the "Best of Atlanta Award" upon Renaissance Fine Chocolates. Located in the Bluffton Commons shopping plaza (next to new Publix off 278). Stop by for a free sample or call 706-3880.

ENCORE CONSIGNMENT & MORE
Weston Miller's shop features fine men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories, furniture, golf clubs, golf apparel by Jamie Sadock, E.P. Pro and Sport Haley, more. Bluffton's new bargain boutique is located at 296 Moss Creek Village. 837-4700.

JAGUAR HIRES BELL
Jaguar Hilton Head is pleased to announce their new general manager, Ralph Bell. An island resident for 13 years, Bell worked previously as sales manager at Hilton Head BMW.

YEAR ROUND POOL MERGES WITH ATKINSON POOL
With the hopes of providing Charleston with the same service Hilton Head Island has had for the past 23 years, Year Round Pool Co. merged with Atkinson Pool Co. The new company, Atkinson Pools by Year Round Pool LLC will serve the Charleston area.

LAUREL ONE SELECTS CHARTER MEMBERS
Charleston-based real estate development company, Laurel One Corporation, named four builders as charter members of the Shell Hall Builders Guild Cornerstone Homes of the Lowcountry, Craig Rymal, president; Creative Structures, Inc., John Ballenger, president; Legacy Construction, LLC, Jim Buck, president; and Paragon Construction, Rick Leach, president.
Each charter member is building at least two model homes that will open to the public in October at the Shell Hall Festival of Homes. Legacy was chosen to build the clubhouse.

WOOD + PARTNERS CELEBRATES 15 YEARS
For the past 15 years, Wood+Partners, Inc. has served Hilton Head Island as a planning and landscaping firm. Partners Perry Wood and Mark Baker have helped the firm to grow locally, including Berkeley Hall and Oldfield master plans, Marriott's Grande Ocean Resort and Barony Beach Club, and Hilton Head Bridge to the Beach Revitalization Areas master plan.

AWARDS AND CONFERENCES
Jack Wilson, New Directions, Inc. senior career consultant and CEO Dave Corbett presented a seminar at the Service Academies Career Conference in Arlington, Virginia. The presentation, "Career Transitions," was directed to alumni of the United States service academies. Judi Patton was named Volunteer of the Year for the 2002-2003 season of the League of the Hilton Head Orchestra. Patton was honored for her leadership

WINES, ETC.
Claude and Liz Auerbach, with "Georgia the wine dog," feature American/European wines, gourmet items, cheeses, etc. "A place where knowledge and passion come together for everybody's enjoyment." Free Sat. tastings, case disc. (Near new Publix) 815-9382.

BLUE HORIZON CHARTERS, LLC USCG
Captain Wayne Hall invites you to cruise the Atlantic aboard the "Alysa Lynn," a 32' Century Sport Fisher with AC, full sizecabin and head. Half/full day trips; Gulf Stream fishing excursions or dolphin, lunch/shopping and sunset cruises along historic waterways of Beaufort.