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Kathy Lewis, Berenyi’s director of strategic impact, has been named one of e Top 50 Women Leaders of South Carolina for 2022 by Women We Admire, a national news organization established to support women in reaching their full potential.

Lewis was cited for her work to reinvent Berenyi’s corporate culture and lead South Carolina’s business community into a new era of opportunity that embraces transparency and prioritizes community over pro t. e new managing director of GEL Engineering’s newly formed Structural Engineering Group is Jonathan Sigman, PE, LEED AP. Sigman’s tasks include assessments, analysis, design, and rehabilitation for waterfront, industrial, commercial, historic, forensic, and infrastructure projects.

During his 25 years in the industry, Sigman has assisted clients with structural condition assessments and analysis, failure analysis, marine engineering, seismic assessments, and façade rehabilitation. Ajax Building Company has promoted Rich Guerra to director of eld operations and Appie Wells to vice president of operations and brought in Troy Hernly as healthcare operations manager. Guerra has worked in the construction industry since 1982 and at Ajax has managed major projects. Wells has been with Ajax since 2016 and worked on many projects across the Southeast. In his new role, he is responsible for overseeing all of Ajax’s construction operations, including major public and private sector projects. Wells is also an adjunct lecturer in construction

economics at Clemson University, his alma mater. Hernly has been in the construction industry for more than 20 years, primarily in the healthcare and commercial sectors. In his new role, Hernly oversees healthcare projects in the Southeast and ensure that they meet quality and safety standards. omas & Hutton has added four company shareholders in the Charleston region: Will Cox, PE; Domonic Jones, Lewis PE; Ross Oakley, PE; and David Williams III, PE. All are civil project managers. Cox specializes in the development of residential, commercial/retail, and recreational facilities throughout the Lowcountry. Jones joined omas & Hutton in 2015 and holds a bachelor’s in civil engineering from e Citadel and a master of business administration from Florida State University. Oakley joined omas & Hutton in 2014 in Columbia and recently transferred to Charleston. Williams, who began his career at omas & Hutton in 2017, has 11 years of experience in residential, commercial, and transportation projects associated with site development.

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EDUCATION

e South Carolina Independent School Association has named Kathleen omas a Master Teacher. e Master Teach-

Thomas er program recognizes teachers who exhibit best practices in the classroom and a willingness to share and collaborate with other educators. Master Teachers must inspire excellence in the classroom, among colleagues and, especially, among students. omas, a learning specialist at Mason Prep, received her bachelor of arts in public policy from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and her master’s in teaching in elementary and special education from LeMoyne College.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Wallick Investments’ Jacob (Jake) Wallick, portfolio manager and managing director of Wallick Institutional, has passed the Level III exam of the

Business Digest

Trident United Way raises $58K for school supplies

The 2022 Trident United Way school supply drive received the support of 19 company drives and 397 donors, securing more than $58,000-worth of backpacks and supplies for 2,700 elementary students across seven Tri-County Title 1 elementary schools for the upcoming school year. “Because of the leadership of Young Leaders United, as well as our generous donors and supporting companies, we were able to support A. C. Corcoran Elementary, Clay Hill Elementary, Harleyville Elementary, J. K. Gourdin Elementary, Pepperhill Elementary, St. Stephen Elementary, and Williams Memorial Elementary,” said Lauren Nilan, Young Leaders United chair On August 9 and 10, more than 80 volunteers packed 2,600 backpacks with school supplies, including paper, pencils, erasers, folders, glue sticks, crayons, colored pencils, and scissors. On August 11 the final 100 backpacks were packed at Firefly Distillery during the Young Leaders United Socialize & Serve event. On August 12 UPS personnel loaded the backpacks into their trucks and delivered them to the schools for distribution. Since 2011, Trident United Way’s Young Leaders United has given young philanthropists a way to help improve health, financial stability, and education in the region. The group provides members opportunities for leadership development through engagement opportunities in community service, professional development, and networking.

Homes in new adult community to feature research-driven designs

Ten new-home designs from Del Webb’s consumer-inspired GenYou collection are coming to Del Webb Charleston at Nexton, along with an all-new model village to showcase the di erent open floor plans with flowing spaces, flexibility, and comfort for the way active adults want to live. Featuring one-level living with optional second floors, the homes come with two to four bedrooms and baths. Designs range from about 1,300 square feet to more than 2,200 square feet, with optional three-car garages for an extra vehicle, golf cart, or hobby work area. The home designs were created after extensive research and consumer feedback to reflect the revolving needs and expectations of 55-plus active adults.

Buffalo Groupe named marketing agency for bowling group

QubicaAMF Worldwide has selected Bu alo Groupe to lead branding and marketing e orts for HyperBowling. Launched in 2018, HyperBowling is an interactive physical gaming experience designed to reach beyond the existing bowling population. “We’re excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for HyperBowling, and identified Bu alo Groupe as the perfect match to help us achieve our branding and marketing goals,” said Kelly Wilbar, director of bowling technology solutions at QubicaAMF Worldwide. “HyperBowling is an exciting blend of bowling and gaming, and player response has been overwhelmingly positive.” HyperBowling blends software, mechanical design, electronics, lights, and sensors for a never-before-seen experience that takes bowling to the next level. Currently, HyperBowling is available at more than 150 bowling and family entertainment centers throughout the world. Bu alo Groupe agency BGRM is leading the branding and marketing e orts.

Two local high schoolers win internships at Bank of America

Bank of America selected two Charlestonarea high schoolers as Student Leaders (#BofAStudentLeaders), enabling them to participate in an eight-week paid summer internship serving their communities. Besides developing workforce and leadership skills, the students participated in civic engagement with local nonprofits, including Charleston Promise Neighborhood and Tri-county Cradle to Career Collaborative. As part of the program, they earn $17 per hour and receive a Chromebook. The Class of 2022 Charleston Bank of America Student Leaders—selected for their leadership, background, passion, and commitment to community—are: • Michell Cordova-Huerta (Early College High School, rising senior), an honors student inspired by other women to pursue leadership opportunities. She has a passion for volunteerism, serving children at the Ronald McDonald House and elder adults. • William Jenkins (Burke High School, rising senior), a leader in academic and extracurricular programs such as student government and JROTC. Jenkins aims to improve local communities by