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Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. Announces Key Leadership Promotion to Spearhead Business Development

Greenville, SC – Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE), a leader in providing comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Prescott May to lead Corporate Business Development efforts. In his new role, Mr. May will be at the forefront of BLE’s strategic initiatives, focusing on enhancing marketing endeavors, guiding business development, and strengthening client relationships across the firm’s extensive network of branches and service lines.

Since joining BLE in 2016 as a Business Development Representative, Mr. May has been an instrumental figure in the growth and success of the company’s Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and Geotechnical departments. His promotion is a testament to his outstanding dedication, expertise, and leadership within the company.

Mr. May brings a robust educational background to his new position, holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing) and a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from Winthrop University. His active engagement in the community is evident through his membership in several organizations, including the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and Rebuild UPSTATE, showcasing his commitment to not only BLE’s success but also to the welfare and development of the broader community.

As a Greenville native, his deep-rooted connection to the region further enhances his ability to foster meaningful community and business relationships, aligning with BLE’s core values and mission.

About Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. (BLE): BLE provides engineering and environmental solutions for projects in commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure markets. BLE’s services include environmental consulting and engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction engineering and inspections, and construction materials testing. The firm maintains a full-service in-house geotechnical and materials testing laboratory. Utilizing a team approach, BLE provides clients with the technical expertise required to successfully complete each project. Founded in 1996, BLE is headquartered in Greenville, SC with offices in Columbia, SC, and Asheville, NC. For more information, visit www.blecorp.com.

Countybank Promotes Peggy Chamblee to Retail Banking Manager

Countybank is pleased to announce that Peggy Chamblee has been promoted to Vice President, Retail Banking Manager. In this leadership position, she will be responsible for managing Countybank’s financial centers. Chamblee will also direct the bank’s retail banking strategy with a focus on retail deposit, loan products, and small business lending growth.

Chamblee has more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry, including knowledge of business development as well as consumer and business lending. She joined Countybank in 2018 as a Financial Center Manager in Anderson, having previously served in financial sales and branch manager roles with several local banks.

“During her time with Countybank, Peggy has shown tremendous leadership and dedication to the bank,” said Wells Dunlap, Senior Operations Officer for Countybank. “She has also served as a mentor for our retail banking associates and regularly inspires them to uphold our core values.”

Chamblee is very active in the Anderson community, serving as a community leader and representative for Countybank. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for First Light, as a Community Impact Cabinet Member for United Way of Anderson County, and as an Advisory Board Member for the Financial Stability Center, a joint venture by AIM and United Way.

R&R Resolute Staffing Elevates Client Experience with addition of Front Office Coordinator

R&R Resolute Staffing

Greenville, S.C. – R & R Resolute Staffing Firm (R&R), a woman owned employment agency focused on contract, contract-to-permanent, & direct hire positions, is thrilled to announce the addition of Brittany Langston as Front Office Coordinator.

“We are delighted to welcome Brittany to the R&R Team,” said Rachel Touchet, Owner/CEO of R&R Resolute Staffing Firm. “She has a keen eye for detail and a client-centric approach, something we greatly value. Her role is extremely important as it sets the tone for every person we meet daily. Whether they are seeking a new career or looking for assistance filling roles, each person that steps through our doors will be helped by Brittany.”

Bringing a wealth of experience from a regional medical practice, Langston assumes the crucial role of front office coordinator, where she will be instrumental in ensuring a seamless client focused experience. Langston’s background in patient coordination through the medical industry allows her to provide a unique and special experience for all clients at R&R Resolute Staffing.

“The first thing that drew me to R&R Resolute Staffing was their core values and mission,” said Langston. They value and appreciate every single person they come in contact with and truly seek to impact each person’s life. Being able to place people in a job they love and allow them to earn a living is truly a rewarding experience.”

In her free time, Brittany enjoys traveling, hiking, riding horses and spending time at her farm with friends and family.

About R&R Resolute Staffing Firm
R&R Resolute Staffing Firm, headquartered in Greenville, S.C., is a woman owned employment agency specializing in contract, contract-to-permanent, and direct hire positions for all types of businesses in upstate South Carolina. We believe our processes, personnel and customer service deliver the highest quality standards in the industry and we look to be a partner to all of our clients. Founded in August of 2023, R&R Resolute Staffing is a team of five working to meet your staffing needs. To learn more visit, www.randrstaff.com.

CDS promotes Brooke Schmidt to Director of Family Programs

Greenville, SC – The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is excited to announce the promotion of Brooke Schmidt as their new Director of Family Programs. In her new role, Schmidt will lead their case management program and a team of 20 as they continue to accept new referrals for service coordination in Greenville. She has over 17 years of experience serving the disability community with prior experience as a case management supervisor at Thrive Upstate before joining CDS in 2018.

“For the past six years, Brooke has been responsible for the hiring, onboarding and developing of a dynamic team that has made CDS one of the top ranked case management programs in SC,” said Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director. “We congratulate Brooke on her well-deserved promotion and look forward to her many contributions on the leadership team.”

Schmidt has a B.S. in Early Intervention from Winthrop University and is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Academy from the SC Human Services Providers Association. She is actively involved in the disability community as a board member for the Barbara Stone Foundation.

About CDS
CDS is the largest multi-disciplinary treatment facility in the Upstate for children with disabilities and developmental delays. In one location, children receive services in therapy, diagnosis, audiology, day care needs for the medically fragile, early intervention, case management, and a family support network. The partnership is comprised of Clarity; Project Hope Foundation; KidVentures of Thrive Upstate; and four programs of Prisma Health – Upstate: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Kidnetics, The Wonder Center, and Prosthetics and Orthotics. CDS and its partners serve over 8,000 children and their families each year on property donated by the First Presbyterian Church at 29 North Academy Street in Greenville, SC. For more information about CDS and its partners, visit www.cdservices.org.

Raymond James Welcomes Parks Schoen

Parks Schoen recently joined the Schoen Capital Group of Raymond James as a Financial Advisor.

“I am pleased to welcome Parks to the Raymond James family,” said Complex Manager Brian Flemmer. “He’s a perfect fit for our client-centric approach to doing business.”

Parks brings an entrepreneurial and leadership background to his work as a financial advisor. He started his own acrylic art painting business in 2021 and has extensive experience in both coaching and mentoring youth. At the Schoen Capital Group, Parks offers a comprehensive approach to wealth management, from retirement and estate planning to education savings and legacy building.

“It is an incredible honor and pleasure to partner with my father, Craigen Schoen,” Parks said. “I believe my highly disciplined, motivated, creative, and enthusiastic personality and my passion for helping people achieve their financial goals will be a strong addition to our team.”

The Schoen Capital Group of Raymond James is located at 112 Haywood Rd in Greenville. For additional information, contact the team at 864-289-2164 or visit SchoenCapitalGroup.com.

About Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. The company has approximately 8,700 financial advisors. Total client assets are $1.38 trillion. Public since 1983, the firm is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Additional information is available at www.raymondjames.com.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC.

Eric Monteiro Joins OTO Development as Corporate Director of Marketing & Digital Strategies

Eric Monteiro, Corporate Director of Marketing & Digital Strategies at OTO Development

Eric Monteiro has joined OTO Development as Corporate Director of Marketing & Digital Strategies, bringing more than 20 years of experience, including significant time in the hospitality sector.

OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, owns and/or operates 60 select-service and lifestyle hotels around the country.

Monteiro will guide the company’s digital marketing, creative services, and public relations teams.

“The quality of OTO’s property portfolio and the company’s commitment to practice an inspiring set of Guiding Principles sets it apart,” says Monteiro. “It’s very powerful and I am excited to be part of that.”

Monteiro was drawn to the hospitality industry early in his career after he accepted a job with Carnival Cruise Lines in 2001. He was hooked.

“I always loved to travel, going to places like the Caribbean and Paris when I was younger, and now it is something my family and I still love to do. Working in hospitality is a chance to combine passion and work. It’s a happy business,” says Monteiro.

“Eric Monteiro has built a tremendous reputation in hospitality marketing during more than two decades in the business,” says Lara Stabell-Gibb, OTO’s Vice President of Revenue & Digital Strategies. “Our in-house marketing team is critical to our success, and Eric’s addition supports our commitment to driving strategy and results.”

Monteiro grew up in Port St. Joe, Florida, and earned a degree in marketing from the University of Florida. He has worked with high-level regional, national, and international brands, including Belmond Ltd. from 2009-2022. Monteiro most recently served as director of marketing and communications for the popular Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Charleston, South Carolina.

Monteiro, admittedly a left-brain thinker, points to strategic planning as his initial draw to marketing.

“I love being a part of the process: taking a product and making it shine with words, pictures, sounds, and strategies,” says Monteiro. “The business is evolving, and it keeps me on my toes and continuously learning. It gets better and better over time.”

Monteiro will be based out of OTO Development’s corporate headquarters in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. He and his wife, Bren, have two children: Stella, 16, and Ezra, 10.

Hughes Agency Welcomes Two New Team Members

Angie Jelley

Greenville, S.C. – Hughes Agency, a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm, is pleased to welcome Angie Jelley as media/buyer planner and Moriah Fair as senior events manager.

With more than 10 years of industry experience, Jelley’s areas of expertise include media planning and buying, email and text marketing, social media management and advertising, and marketing communications and advertising design. She previously worked as senior marketing associate and media buyer for Marleylilly, where she was responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies and designs across paid and organic channels. At Hughes Agency, Jelley will help manage media buying and planning services for a number of clients. Jelley is a graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications.

Fair previously led teams of event creators to plan and execute large-scale events for High

Moriah Fair

Spirits Hospitality. She brings experience in project management, event planning, logistics and execution, having supported clients across a range of sectors and industries including corporate, nonprofit, weddings and festivals. Fair will support and manage events for Hughes Agency clients ranging from large corporate events to smaller gatherings. With more than six years of industry experience, Fair holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Sociology from Clemson University.

About Hughes Agency
Hughes Agency is a full-service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management agency that embodies more than thirty years of marketing and communications expertise for a wide variety of local, regional, national and international clients. To learn more, please visit www.hughes-agency.com or find us on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.

The YoPro Know adds Samantha Zimmerschied as new Associate Consultant

 The YoPro Know has added Samantha Zimmerschied to its team as an Associate Consultant.

Zimmerschied has a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University and a master’s degree from the University of South Carolina. Before joining The YoPro Know, she was the Executive Director at the Advanced Institute for Development and Learning, and before that she was an Account Manager at Beach Re (now Acrisure Re). She’s also a graduate of Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Pacesetters class of 2023, the Inaugural Morning Brew Leadership Accelerator Cohort of 2022, and Together SC’s Carolina Leadership Seminar class of 2021.

“We’re so excited to have Samantha join us,” said Kamber Parker Bowden, founder of The YoPro Know . “Someone with her leadership skills and experience will be an asset to our team.”

About The YoPro Know:

The YoPro Know’s mission is to maximize young professionals’ careers by preparing them today to be the business leaders of tomorrow. Based in Greenville (SC) with a national community, The YoPro Know promotes your success in the workplace by being a bridge between ambitious young professionals and progressive businesses who want to recruit, engage, and retain them. Visit www.yoproknow.com to learn more.

Attorney Lane Cook Promoted to Partner at LawyerLisa

Irmo, SC – LAWYERLISA, an elder law and estate planning firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lane Cook to Partner with the firm. LawyerLisa serves clients throughout the state of South Carolina with their aging needs.

Lane joined LawyerLisa in 2018 and over the years has become a vital cornerstone to the success of the firm and the confidence clients have in the firm. Lane’s extensive experience as a former trust officer and designation as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional allows precision drafting and review that the firm and clients rely on daily.

“Lane’s skill in this area is unmatched. He provides key financial insights to our clients who want more than just some documents to file away in a drawer. His working knowledge allows clients and their families to proactively plan for their future legal and financial needs. We are thrilled to recognize Lane’s contributions to our firm and our clients,” said Lisa Hostetler Brown, Founder of LawyerLisa.

Lane is an honor graduate of Cannon Financial Institute’s Trust School. He graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2010 and received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina, Magna Cum Laude, in 2008.
Originally from Aiken, SC, Lane has his own personal cheering section with his wife, Brittany, and their three children.

About LawyerLisa
Serving the entire state of South Carolina from locations in Irmo, Simpsonville, and Bluffton LawyerLisa, LLC delivers comprehensive elder law and estate planning with a personalized approach. For more information, please visit www.LawyerLisa.com. Managing Attorney: Lisa Hostetler Brown Main Office: 7511 Saint Andrews Rd, Ste 3 Irmo, SC 29063.

Amy Muñoz named director of Financial Aid at Greenville Technical College

Amy Muñoz

Amy Muñoz has been selected as director of Financial Aid at Greenville Technical College (GTC). Muñoz joined the college in 2007, starting as a fiscal technician in the Business Office, later joining the Financial Aid department as an advisor, and serving the college’s satellite campuses with advising, admissions, financial aid, and other needs for several years. She returned to Financial Aid as a program manager in 2016 and became the department’s director of operations in 2018.

Muñoz began her college education in GTC’s University Transfer program, later earning a bachelor’s degree in advertising and business from the University of South Carolina. She also completed the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training Program and is a graduate of the SC Technical College System Leadership Academy, a year-long professional development program.