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The Hilton Head Preparatory School Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Jon Hopman as Hilton Head Prep’s next headmaster, beginning July 1, 2014. The Headmaster Search Committee unanimously recommended Hopman’s candidacy after a lengthy search, citing his breadth of experience, character and reputation, and leadership qualities as ideally suited to leading Hilton Head Prep in the years ahead. Dr. Daniel Wesche was named the Interim Headmaster of Hilton Head Christian Academy. On Sept.18, the Board of Directors made Dr. Wesche’s position as Headmaster permanent. Dr. Wesche came to HHCA as the Academic Dean for the 2012-2013 school year and was appointed acting Headmaster following Matt Skinner’s resignation. Douglas L. Bleam, CPA has joined the firm of Carey & Company. Bleam has experience in both public and private accounting. Industries served include construction, insurance, medical, retail, restaurant and staffing among tax, accounting, auditing and consulting services for a wide variety of business and individual clients. Bleam is a graduate of Pittsburg State University in Kansas. Dean Cochenour, CPA has joined the firm of Carey & Company. In his new position, Cochenour specializes in tax, accounting, auditing and consulting services for a wide variety of business and individual clients. Cochenour is a graduate of Ohio University and received his MBA from Capital University. Cheryl Bennett Pruehs, CPA has joined the firm of Carey & Company. In her new position, Pruehs specializes in individual and corporate tax matters. Born and raised in Tuscon, Ariz., she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree from New York Institute of Technology. Ginger Harper, an experienced real
LOWCOUNTRY NEUROPATHY CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY LowCountry Neuropathy, the office of Atul M. Gupta, MD, is celebrating its 1-year anniversary. Dr. Gupta, along with nurse practitioners Jessica Lowther, Cindy Long and Patricia Shay have the area’s only treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy without the use of any pills, prescriptions or surgery. Gupta has been in the Lowcountry for 11 years, training originally as a surgeon and emergency physician. He opened LowCountry Neuropathy to bring our community an option to actually get rid of the suffering from Neuropathy rather than just getting prescriptions to mask the symptoms. Patients have been experiencing relief of pain, burning, tingling, numbness, and problems with their balance; and after only one year of opening, they are letting their success stories be heard. The readers of Hilton Head Monthly voted Gupta and his staff at LowCountry Neuropathy the best doctor and medical practice for 2013.
estate assistant formerly with Alliance Group and Re/Max, joins Collins Group Realty as a closings coordinator and will provide support and assistance with pending contracts. Encore Professionals Group has named Dean Roberts as executive director, replacing founder Susan Harper, who is relocating to the Charlotte area. EPG is a consulting service for nonprofits which matches volunteers (primarily retirees) having specific business, leadership or professional skills with short-term, strategic projects at Lowcountry nonprofit organizations. . The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry announced new officers for its Board of Directors. Russell Whiteford was named president of the board. Jeff Grime was named first vice president of the board. Terry McLoud will serve a one-year term as board treasurer. John Preston will serve a one-year term as board secretary. Karen Golden is the immediate past president of the board
LONG COVE CLUB WELCOMES CHEF XAVIER GOMEZ Harper
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Long Cove Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Xavier Gomez as its new executive chef. Prior to joining the acclaimed Hilton Head community, Gomez served as the executive chef at River Run Country Club, as well as Prestonwood Country Club and Bald Head Island Country Club in North Carolina. Over three decades of private club and high end hospitality experience have contributed to Gomez’s journey into the world of culinary excellence. Born in Mexico to a Japanese father and Sicilian mother, Gomez moved to America at the age of 14. His first culinary experience began at Shadows German Restaurant, San Mateo, Calif., where he quickly learned his passion for food.
and owner of Karen Golden Realty. Anna Enriquez has been promoted to office manager of Bon Sain Complete Women’s Healthcare. Jenni Pirtle, the previous office manager of Bon Sain, will assume the position of marketing and events manager after returning from maternity leave in February of 2014. Elaine Sue Honegger has joined Mortgage Network Inc., one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the eastern U.S., as a loan officer in the company’s Hilton Head Island branch. Honegger will serve borrowers throughout the Lowcountry area. Ananda Montilha serves as the public relations coordinator at the law office of Jay. A Mullinax. Originally from Brazil, where she attended law school for two years, Montilha is currently a student at University of South Carolina-Beaufort. Montilha is pursuing a degree in business with a marketing concentration. Professional Tennis Registry announced that Helma Cap has been promoted to director of membership for the organization. Cap started her career in tennis working for Dennis Van der Meer in 1976. Hairstylist and makeup artist Annie Emison, originally from Pittsburgh, has joined the team at Karisma Salon in Okatie. Emison moved to the Bluffton area from Las Vegas, where she worked for celebrity hairstylist Kim Vo at his Mirage Salon.
AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS Encore.org announced that Narendra P. Sharma, from Hilton Head Island, is a 2013 Purpose Prize fellow. The Purpose Prize is the country’s only large-scale investment in social entrepreneurs and other creative problem solvers
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