Women - Savannah Magazine

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Women
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Julia L. Butler, J.D., M.B.A.
From event planners to attorneys and
Realtors to medical professionals, these
female entrepreneurs and executives
are advancing Savannah’s future, one
smart decision at a time.
The Fiduciary Group
912.303.9000
tfginvest.com
Photography by Christine Hall, Kala
Minko, Katie McGee and Lyn Bonham
A Special Advertising Section of Savannah Magazine
Anderson, Janice; Anderson Jewelers...............................................Page 135
Arnold, Alyson; Liz Giddens Group...................................................Page 130
Beckett, Dr. Tamara; Coastal Eye Associates...................................Page 131
Benson, Sandy; Custom Audio Video...............................................Page 112
Britt, Dr. Angela; Exceptional Dentistry of the Golden Isles.............Page 111
Butler, Julia, JD, MBA; The Fiduciary Group.....................................Page 109
Caraviello, Gina; Most Fun Photobooth Rentals LLC........................Page 136
Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty.......................................Page 113
Cheong, Phyllis; SunTrust Mortgage................................................Page 127
The Coastal Bank............................................................................Page 115
Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners.................................................Page 129
Crystal, Senea; Savannah Mall and Eat It and Like It.....................Page 114
Davies, Barbara L., MD, FACS; Savannah Plastic Surgery...............Page 147
Detwiler, Kristin; Savannah Destination Management LLC..............Page 126
DeWalt, Gwen G.; Four Seasons Travel.............................................Page 119
Duncan, Kris; West Rehab & Sports Medicine..................................Page 138
Fidelity Bank Mortgage...................................................................Page 116
Fountain, Erin; Classic Party Rentals..............................................Page 128
Fries, Heather; Nightingale Services Inc..........................................Page 136
Frost, Salena; Jokers/The Comedy Store..........................................Page 122
Frost, Shelby; Jokers/The Comedy Store...........................................Page 122
Giddens, Liz; Liz Giddens Group......................................................Page 130
Godwin, Morgan; Spa Bleu..............................................................Page 126
Hinely, Maude; Lowcountry Wall Coverings and Designs.................Page 137
Hubbard, Nicole; Hubbard’s Maid Service........................................Page 138
HunterMaclean Attorneys at Law.....................................................Page 133
Jaeger, Linda S.; Pioneer Construction Inc.......................................Page 134
Jamerson, Amelia; Savannah Baby Co............................................Page 118
Johnson, Julia, MD, MPH; Hospice Savannah...................................Page 124
Kelly, Jessica; Mopper-Stapen, Realtors..........................................Page 134
Lavely, Nancy, CKD, CBD, RID, NCIDQ; Cabinet Wishes....................Page 130
Leftwich, Lynne; Point University.....................................................Page 132
Lewis, Dallas; Whisk Desserts.........................................................Page 139
Lindley, Stephanie; Byrd Cookie Co. and James Gunn......................Page 145
108 sPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
Marshall, Lise; Georgia Ports Authority...........................................Page 110
McCaffrey, Kate; Lowcountry Wall Coverings and Designs...............Page 137
Mims, Tammy; Effingham Health System........................................Page 140
Moore, Robin; Savannah Baby Co....................................................Page 118
Mopper-Stapen, Realtors.................................................................Page 123
Murphy, Heather; Heather Murphy Real Estate Group......................Page 144
Ray, Tammy Moseley; The Detail Department..................................Page 132
Reynolds, Marci; RPI ......................................................................Page 131
Rhangos, Eleanor; LETR & Co..........................................................Page 140
Ross, Mary Kay, MD; Live Well MD...................................................Page 117
Savannah Area Chapter of the Society
for Human Resource Management..............................................Page 125
Savannah Magazine........................................................................Page 146
Schnabel, Dr. Alex; Kevin Dickinson DDS.........................................Page 124
Sellers, Carol; The Salt Table...........................................................Page 144
Sirak-Smith, Dr. Jessica; Coastal Eye Associates............................Page 131
Skirt! Magazine...............................................................................Page 146
Stanley, Nancy; Heather Murphy Real Estate Group.........................Page 144
Strickland, Sara Jane; Sara Jane Children’s Boutique.....................Page 135
Strudgeon, Melissa; Signature Style Interiors..................................Page 128
Sweet Tea Home & Gifts..................................................................Page 120
Tharpe, Dr. Ansley S., MD; Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah, PC
and Endoscopy Center of Coastal Georgia, LLC...........................Page 143
Thomas, Bree; Fab’rik ....................................................................Page 141
Thomson, Leigh; LETR & Co.............................................................Page 140
Turner, Dwana; E.P.I.C. Consulting & Associates.............................Page 139
Vantosh, Beth; KW Commercial Realty............................................Page 141
Wagner, Audrey; French Knot Weddings...........................................Page 137
Wainright, Pattie; SunTrust Mortgage..............................................Page 127
Ward, Ashley; Ward’s Auto Painting & Bodyworks............................Page 142
Weibe-Reed, Marjorie; Access Design Group LLC............................ Page 119
Wells Fargo Advisors.......................................................................Page 121
Williamson, Brenda; SunTrust Mortgage.........................................Page 127
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My Mission: As an adviser
to 401(k) plans, my mission is helping people
achieve financial success
in retirement by saving
enough and investing wisely during their
working years, so that by
the time they reach retirement, their investment
accounts will be sufficient
to support their lifestyle
and last their lifetime.
My Business: We manage
investment assets for
individuals, families,
retirement plans, trusts
and endowments. We
are fiduciary advisers, meaning we act
solely in our clients’ best
interests, are conflict-free
and transparent. The
members of our team are
client-focused, highly
educated and have a
depth and breadth of
expertise in business,
finance and law.
Tools of the Trade: A sharp
mind that is capable
of both analytical and
creative thinking, effective communication and
counseling skills and
teammates who are extremely competent, of the
highest integrity and have
a good sense of humor.
Best Business Advice I Ever
Received: “Spend your
time with people who lift
you up.” – My dad
and a blueprint to get
there, matching talent
and skills with needs
and opportunity, setting
realistic goals, monitoring
progress and rewarding
results, maintaining
respectful communication
and negotiation and having plenty of laughs and
good times along the way.
I Lead By: Defining a vision
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Lise Marshall
Dr. Angela Britt
Georgia Ports Authority
gaports.com
Exceptional Dentistry
of the Golden Isles
912.264.5550
EXDentistry.com
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My Mission: As Senior
Director of Human
Resources, I make sure
that the Georgia Ports
Authority is one of the
greatest places to
work. Our employees
are our No. 1 asset;
they truly are the
heart of the GPA.
Tools of the Trade: My
wonderful assistant, Tim,
and my great team
(I can’t do it without
them), the support and
love from my parents
and the greatest sister
anyone could
ever have and my
acupuncturist, Sandy
Baughman.
I Lead By: I value and
appreciate my career,
and I truly love what I do.
I want those around me
to feel the same way. We
all work hard, but we all
remember to also have
fun and smile.
Words of Wisdom to Other
Women in Business: If
you believe in yourself,
get an education, work
hard, and have respect
for one another, you
will succeed in whatever
you do. Also, “Nothing in
life is so difficult that you
can’t make it easier by
the way you deal with it.”
– Ellen Glasgow
My Strengths: I have
a strong work ethic,
integrity, and
I’m upfront with
no surprises.
My Mission: To treat each
of our patients with
personalized care. As a
cosmetic and restorative
dental practice, we
change smiles and
lives. We combine our
aesthetic and technical
skills to create a smile
that expresses the best
our patients can be while
promoting healthy, greatlooking teeth and gums.
My Business: The spa-like
environment of our officestudio – in Brunswick
off I-95 at the Golden
Isles Parkway – was
designed to promote
the ultimate in health,
relaxation, comfort
and confidence. Our
dental services include
non-surgical facelifts,
smile makeovers, facelift
dentures, TMJ therapy
and sedation dentistry.
Tools of the Trade: Our
awesome team,
which is committed to
educating patients on
the relationship between
maintaining exceptional
oral hygiene and overall
physical health; artistic
skill and aesthetic
sensibilities to create
beautiful smiles; and the
latest technology, such
as laser and cosmetic
dentistry.
On a Typical Day: When a
patient’s “trial smile” is
complete, I hand them
a mirror. Seeing my
patients smile, hearing
them exclaim, “WOW!”
and sometimes seeing
their tears of joy is the
most rewarding part of
my career. I love knowing
that I can help make a
positive, life-changing
difference .
I Lead By: Empathy,
compassion, understanding and empowerment.
I am honored to be one
of 346 dentists globally
to be accredited by the
American Academy of
Cosmetic Dentistry, the
world’s largest dental
organization devoted to
cosmetic dentistry, and a
fellow with the Las Vegas
Institute of Advanced
Dental Studies.
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Celia Dunn Sotheby’s
International Realty
Sandy Benson
Custom Audio Video
843.815.5130
custom-audio-video.com
912.234.3323
celiadunnsir.com
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Our Mission: To provide
complete customer
satisfaction. During
these critical financial
times, people work
hard for every dollar,
and their expectations
for the products and
services they purchase
is maximized. We
aim to exceed those
expectations; they
deserve that.
Bottom row from left to right:
Casey Schivera
912.441.7145
Margaret Pearl
912.484.5876
Celia Dunn
912.234.3323
Pam Sutton
912.844.7331
Annie Rockwell
912.844.5783
Middle row left:
Helen Williams Johnson
912.658.4638
Lauren Tomhave
912.247.5739
Lucy Hitch
912.704.6665
Third Row:
Carolyn Ezelle
912.272.9711
Staci Donegan
912.247.2052
Last Row:
Lavinia Strong
912.272.3250
Lynne Bozeman
912.665.1116
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Our Business: We have
a 6,000-square-foot
beautifully crafted
showroom that is
designed so customers
can touch and feel the
products in action, the
way they will be set up
in their homes. From
the time they enter the
front doors until they
leave, we take the time to
demonstrate and explain
new technologies, their
integration and benefits.
One Thing I’ve Learned
the Hard Way: You really
can’t sweat the small
stuff. At times, I have
micromanaged my
company only to find
productivity and efficiency decline. All our
employees are dedicated
to their positions, and I
have had to learn to let
go and allow them the
freedom to do their jobs
with integrity, creativity
and pride.
My Strengths: They have
changed from year to
year. During the last
several years, my
dedication and resilience
have risen to the forefront. This economy has
been extremely difficult
for everyone, but particularly small-business
owners. So, surviving
– and now flourishing
in this economy is an
accomplishment for the
entire team of CAV.
Women in Business:
Don’t give up and never
give in! Although we
would like to think things
have changed, it’s still
a man’s world, and
acceptance of a woman
is not easily obtained. We
just have to push through
and move forward with
self confidence and
determination.
Mission Statement: At
the heart of Celia Dunn
Sotheby’s International
Realty is the solid foundation for outstanding
service to our clients.
We strive to put the client
first always and give the
highest degree of service.
The relationship with
our client is a long-term
commitment – not
just for the current
purchase or sale.
Best Advice: Integrity is
of utmost importance.
Always take the honorable path and do what
you say you are going to
do. Integrity and gaining
the trust of your client is
imperative. This is what
separates Celia Dunn
Sotheby’s International
Realty.
Words of Wisdom: One
thing we have all
discovered early in the
real estate profession is
never assume anything.
Be flexible and be
prepared to adapt to all
unexpected situations. It
is important to remain in
control of the situation,
giving confidence to
your client.
Tools of the Trade: If
someone were to ask a
Realtor what three things
they couldn’t live without,
the answer would be a
Smartphone, a laptop
computer with a good
battery and a clean car
with an air conditioner
and a GPS!
Power Suit: With not
enough hours in a day,
women are being pulled
in so many directions
at once and wear so
many different hats.
Given that, what woman
wouldn’t feel in control
being able to conduct
business at home, in her
comfy clothes, in front
of her computer without
makeup!
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Senea Crystal
The Coastal Bank
Savannah Mall
912.927.7467
savannahmall.com
The Coastal Bank
912.201.7377
thecoastalbank.com
Eat It and Like It
912.844.6050
eatitandlikeit.com
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My Business: By day, I’m
the full-time marketing
director at Savannah
Mall, working in the
trenches with some
of Savannah’s most
dynamic retailers. After
hours, I’m a full-time
partner in Eat It and
Like It, a company that
creates a TV show with
the same name and its
companion website,
eatitandlikeit.com.
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Best Business Advice I
Ever Received: “Starting
a company is like
jumping off a cliff and
assembling the parts of
an airplane on the way
down.” I laughed when
I read it—but unless
you’ve started your
own company, you are
absolutely unaware. Days
don’t have enough hours.
It’s all a leap of faith.
On a Typical Day: I wrap up
my day job, run home,
walk Patsy Cline (my dog)
and run, bike or swim
in triathlon practice. I
work in the evenings on
Eat It and Like It. On
weekends, I’m up early
for Team in Training,
preparing for a number
of triathlons and raising
money for the Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society.
You’d Never Guess: I’m
a classically trained
concert pianist and
spent 10 years as a
Top 40 station radio
personality. Although I
am a partner in Eat It
and Like It, I don’t cook
at all—and don’t want
to. Why cook when you
can sample food from
great restaurants or have
others cook for you?
Why Launch a New
Business in a Tough
Economy? A good idea
is a good idea, even in
tough times. Just as I
know retail establishments will thrive again,
I know people eat and
celebrate despite the
economy. Through Eat
It and Like It, I can act
on those opportunities.
Watch our show Sunday
mornings and then shop
Savannah Mall!
Our Mission: We’re
dedicated to delivering
world-class customer
service, innovative
products and solutions
for small businesses,
providing competitive
loan and mortgage options
and giving back to our
community. We’ve served
Savannah since 1954,
with offices throughout
coastal Georgia.
Our Business: We are
defined by a family
atmosphere, driven by
core values and offer
exceptional customer
service. We work with
our clients to understand
their needsand offer
solutions to help them
grow their businesses. We
have proven our market
strength, even in these
tough economic times.
Tools of the Trade:
Networking, smart
phones and technology.
We have the latest banking
tools like mobile banking, identity protection
servicesfor our mobile
customers and IronKey
Trusted Access, a
tamper-proof online
banking environment
with protection against
financial malware.
Our Strengths: Our
team is hard-working,
personable and always
willing to go above and
beyond for Coastal Bank
customers. We are united
in our commitment to
putting customers first.
The Coastal Bank cares
about our clients, our
community and our
commitment to being
the best we can be.
What makes The Coastal
Bank unique? In addition
to having some of the most
advanced technology,
we go the extra mile
to develop one-onone relationships with
clients, helping them
achieve their goals. We’re
proudto be part of abank
with long-term connections to the communities
where we do business.
Starting Left Clockwise: Mandy Ownley, Cash Management Director; Pam Brandt, Sr. Mortgage Banker; Marlene Buhler, Mortgage Sales Manager; Tut Sanford, Human Resources Director;
Pam Parker, Commercial Banking Division Manager; Leslie Thompson, Commercial Relationship Manager
Center: Terri Sherman, Commercial Relationship Manager
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Fidelity Bank Mortgage
Mary Kay Ross, MD
Live Well MD
912.352.1234
livewellmdsavannah.com
Left to Right
Sitting: Julie Kelly Jones: NMLS# 65891
Mary Galphin Slakie: NMLS# 658851
Standing: Cameron Watson: NMLS# 659073
Buu Huynh-Willis: NMLS# 658888 Cheshire Whitledge: NMLS# 659078
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Our Mission: To be the number one Mortgage Lender
with the best customer
service in Savannah.
Fidelity Bank has grown to
become one of the largest,
full service banks in Georgia. As a Mortgage team
in Savannah, we provide a
unique in-house operation
and an experience like
none other when it comes
to buying a home.
Our Business: We select the
best mortgage for each
of our client’s individual
situation. We are what
we say we are – a group
of women who value
teamwork, honesty, and
communication. Above
all, we want to do what
is in our customer’s best
interest. We do this by
educating our customers
about loan programs so
that our borrowers understand their mortgage.
Best Business Advice We
Ever Received: Mortgage
lending is an ever changing business. Learn
your trade well so that
if the market changes,
you can focus all of your
energy on a new way to
deliver to your customer.
When foreclosures had
over-ridden the real estate
market, Fidelity Bank
brought on three Renovation and Rehabilitation
loan programs. These
loans help to rehabilitate
subdivisions and neighborhoods and are now
available to the homebuyers of Savannah. Being
one of the only banks in
Georgia to offer the HomeStyle, HomePath and 203k
Streamline, Fidelity Bank
Mortgage is leading the
way to successful home
renovations. These loans
truly offer an opportunity
to turn a house into a
dream home.
One Thing We’ve Learned
the Hard Way: We have
personally and professionally found that it
is crucial to anticipate
the unexpected. It is of
the utmost importance
to get our client to a
speedy closing, so if we
see a potential red flag
during the underwriting
process, we address it.
As wives, mothers and
athletes, we know that life
does not stop when you
purchase a home. We use
an in-house approach to
underwrite, process and
close so that our clients
can continue with the
important roles in their
lives.
Women in Business: The
Golden Rule is the foundation of Fidelity Bank’s
business. Our clients and
partners recognize the
integrity with which we
provide our service. As a
team, we continually ask
ourselves, “How do we
want people to remember
us?” An impression that
lasts for years because
of a job well done is the
best compliment we can
receive.
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My Mission: I take a
proactive and preventive
approach to wellness,
providing my patients
with more than just
treatment for basic
health issues. We are
living longer, but we
all want to age better.
Fortunately, with all the
advances in medicine,
we can better face—and
fight—the symptoms of
aging.
My Business: By using
the latest in anti-aging
medicine, our innovative
and integrated medical practice helps our
patients live better
and longer lives. We
specialize in bio-identical
hormone therapy to
combat the symptoms
of pre-menopause,
menopause and male
andropause, nutrition
and weight-loss plans
and minimally invasive
aesthetic procedures so
that our patients can look
as good on the outside as
they feel on the inside.
One Thing I’ve Learned
Along the Way: You will
have the greatest success if you do something
you’re passionate about.
I am passionate in my
belief that we are living
in a new age of health
care, one in which we
have the knowledge to
live better, healthier
lives.
My Power Suit: Usually a
pair of slacks with a nice
blouse or sweater set. I
spend a lot of time talking and getting to know
my patients personally,
and I think that if I am
comfortable, they’ll feel
more comfortable, too.
My Strengths: I believe
being a good listener
makes me a better
physician. I take the time
to thoroughly understand
a patient’s health
problems, which allows
me to treat them with an
individualized wellness
plan that goes far beyond
traditional medicine for
better results.
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Marjorie Weibe-Reed
Access Design Group LLC
912.308.9410 or 904.583.7618
designing-for-life.com
My Mission: My architectural and interior design firm’s mission is to
help seniors, baby boomers, individuals with disabilities and multigenerational families remain in their homes by increasing safety,
accessibility and comfort through universal design and aging-in-place
strategies. I create easy-living environments that adapt to future
needs and abilities.
Savannah Baby Co.
912.480.0212
savannahbabyco.com
My Business: I treat every client with the care, respect and the one-onone attention that they deserve. I re-imagine environments to permit
living life to the fullest and I fundamentally believe that design
matters. I am passionate about having the ability to change a person’s
quality of life at home through design.
One Thing I’ve Learned the Hard Way: A picture is worth 1,000
words. No matter how much you discuss your plan or design with a
contractor/installer, if he or she doesn’t have a sketch to accompany
your discussion, you will get something completely different in the end.
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Gwen G. DeWalt
Four Seasons Travel
912.598.8000
fourseasonstrvl.com
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My Mission: To develop long-term relationships with our clients and
to become indispensable when it comes to their travel planning.
Some of our clients have been with us since the early ’80s! We are
not in the transaction business; we are in a service business where
it is vital that our clients have confidence in our ability to provide
superior travel experiences, whether for business or pleasure.
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My Mission: Savannah
Baby Co. offers the latest
and greatest in baby
needs. Our customers
receive our full attention
from the moment they
walk into the store. Even
if they don’t buy from
our fabulous selection
they leave with a world
of knowledge and a great
service experience.
My Business: Modern
baby gear. As my mom
says, “Mothers these
days have it made with
so many conveniences.”
And we do! To be honest,
though, there are some
useless and less-thanstellar products on the
market. We weed through
them, seek out the best
and bring it to Savannah.
Ever Received: My
Dad always advised
me to hire people smarter
and better than you.
That’s exactly why I
chose Amelia for store
manager – she has a
hyper focus on providing
the absolute best in
customer service.
My Strengths: My
relationship with my
husband, Alex Moore.
He is my mentor, best
friend, adviser, legal
counsel, cheerleader,
co-parent, business
partner and more.
Having a wonderful
husband has been
key to my success.
Women in Business:
Listen to all of your customers and pay attention
to what they are saying.
They drive the market;
not you. In our conversations with customers, we
take note of what they
want and when it comes
time to explore more
products, we go back to
their suggestions.
Tools of the Trade: Our Virtuoso membership – a by-invitation-only
organization that’s considered to be the industry’s finest luxury
travel network and consists of 330 agencies throughout North and
South America, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand. Our
unbiased resources and global network of alliances. Our travel
consultants’ education, training, knowledge and expertise.
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My Real Job Description: There is no job description for what I do.
One minute I can be working on a meeting or incentive trip for a
group of 100 people; the next, I’m planning an advertising
campaign with a cruise line.
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Sweet Tea Home & Gifts
912.691.4729
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Member SIPC
200 Stephenson Avenue, STE 301,
Savannah, GA 31405
912.921.3400
wellsfargoadvisors.com
Left to right:
Jennifer Hodges:
owner, Merry Times
Christine Nussbaum:
owner, Terra Cotta
Lisa McCaslin:
owner, Sweet Tea
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“Beautiful and graceful,
varied and enchanting,
small but approachable,
butterflies lead you to
the sunny side of life.
And everyone deserves
a little sunshine.”
— Jeffrey Glassberg
I recently came across this
quote and immediately
felt a connection to it
because it describes
Sweet Tea Home & Gifts
perfectly. Visiting our
store is a lot like visiting your best friend. We
love what we do, and it
shows! We are thankful
for each opportunity to
make a new friend and
to share a smile or two.
My mission is to create
a shopping experience
for you in which you
can find the perfect
selection for your home
or a gift so that you can
leave feeling better than
when you first walked in
our doors.
Sweet Tea is thrilled to
have partnered with
two well known experts
in the field. Jennifer
Hodges, owner of Merry
Times, now offers her
services for all things
pertaining to stationery and invitations.
Christine Nussbaum,
owner of Terra Cotta,
now makes all the
clothing and accessory
selections. The rest of
our Sweet Tea family is
focused on providing
exceptional customer
service in a boutique
setting that inspires all
of your senses!
We invite you to visit us in
historic Sandfly. As Mr.
Glassberg stated, “Everyone deserves a little
sunshine.” I believe
everyone deserves a
little Sweet Tea!
— Lisa McCaslin
Owner
Our Mission: At Wells Fargo
Advisors, we’re fully
invested in the financial
success of our clients.
As the third largest,
full-service provider of
retail brokerage services
in the U.S., our financial
advisors are extremely
adept at strategic
investment planning for
life’s successive stages.
Ultimately, our goal is to
guide our clients through
triumphs and challenges
with thoughtful foresight
regarding the preservation and growth of their
financial assets.
Pictured from left: Tiffany D. Hughes, Financial Advisor; Heather J. Stanley, Financial
Advisor; Jody D. McGovern, Associate Vice President – Investments.
Not Pictured: Kelly A. Newberry, CFP ® Associate Vice President – Investments;
Ashley Dando, Vice President – Investments
Our Business: Our financial
advisors combine the
capabilities of a large,
national company with
the best practices of a
smaller, highly esteemed
firm. As a result, we enjoy
unrivaled choice and
flexibility when it comes
to serving our clients.
Through well-traveled
business channels and
state-of-the-art products
and technology, our
clients receive the “best
of the best” when it
comes to planning for
their financial future and
prosperity.
Our Real Job Description:
While out in the community, people often ask:
“What do you do?” On
the surface, that might
seem simple enough to
explain, but sometimes
the term “financial
advisor” doesn’t really
capture the heart of what
we really do. Our real job
description should be:
“I help clients plan to
succeed financially.” That
really captures the core
of our passion for our
clients and services that
we provide.
Our Strengths: We
understand that life is a
process and change is
constant, which is one of
our greatest strengths.
At Wells Fargo Advisors,
we keep a vigilant watch
on each of our clients’ investment plans and make
strategic adjustments,
when necessary, with the
goal of maintaining a
positive and consistent
return on investment.
What We Value the Most
as Women in Business:
We believe wholeheartedly in the value of
our community. Without
the close ties to the
Savannah community
we enjoy as parents, PTA
members, soccer coaches
and nonprofit board
members, we would not
fully understand what it
means to celebrate our
clients and appreciate
the fact that they are
entrusting us with their
life’s savings. That is
truly an outstanding
honor and one that, as a
firm, we genuinely hold in
the highest regard.
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The Women of
Mopper-Stapen,
Realtors
Shelby & Salena Frost
Joker’s
Joker’s
912.352.0709
912.352.0709
jokernov.com
jokernov.com
From left:
•Monica Gelok: 912.484.2132, monicagelok@yahoo.com • Jessica Kelly : 912.441.9101, jessica@mopperstapen.com • Barbara Terrebonne: 912.308.4336, terre7@comcast.net • Lana Sanders : 912.507.4065,
halta7@gmail.com • Mimi Mendrala: 912.656.6203, mimi@mopper-stapen.com • Fran Belloir: 912.663.4444,
fran@mopper-stapen.com
Not pictured:
• Kimbery Ergul: 912.398.7222, kimberly@mopper-stapen.com
• Andrea Re: 912.690.1608, andrea@mopper-stapen.com
The Comedy Store
The Comedy Store
912.353.7584
912.353.7584
comedystoreonline.com
comedystoreonline.com
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Who Owns Joker’s and The
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Why Are Joker’s and The
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to help people
grow
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that
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by providing
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intimacy
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that
our business
creates
and enjoy
life. We believe
a positive
effect increates
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that
our business
world.
a positive effect in the
world.
Our Mission: Sharing our
love of Savannah, our
knowledge of the city’s
housing market and the
investment opportunities
we offer to our clients;
in other words: “Selling
Savannah to the World!”
Our Business: MopperStapen, Realtors is a
full-service, independent
boutique brokerage
specializing in all areas
of Savannah and the
coastal community —
from the balmy beaches
of Tybee to the everexpanding west Chatham
area, from historic
downtown to mid-century
midtown. Our expertise
includes single family
homes, condos, investment properties, second
homes and new construction. We are Historic
Savannah Foundation’s
Realtor of choice and
have many other professional affiliations. As a
local company, our emphasis is establishing a
relationship of trust with
our clients and meeting
their individual needs in
an atmosphere that is
friendly, approachable
and knowledgeable. Our
goal is to ensure repeat
business.
On a Typical Day: Most
people think agents just
show property, write
contracts and attend
closings — how easy
it sounds! However, to
get from point A to the
closing table, a multitude
of tasks are involved. We
make arrangements with
attorneys, inspectors,
appraisers and lenders.
We meet developers, prep
houses, take pictures,
research values, write ad
copy and so much more!
We negotiate on behalf of
our clients, and we walk
them through every stage
of the buying and selling
process.
You’d Never Guess: We
are often the first face
of Savannah, the first
friend and the first business person with whom
newcomers interact!
We get to showcase our
beautiful community
to so many people and
often introduce long-time
residents to a whole new
side of the city.
Women in Business:
Being a realtor gives us
the opportunity to meet
many different people
from all over the world.
We get to see how people
live, and we always learn
something new with each
encounter. We have to be
flexible, understanding,
patient AND tenacious.
To be successful realtors,
we have to have clear
goals and maximize every
opportunity presented. We
have to listen to our clients and truly care about
their needs and goals
before ours. Embody
these entrepreneurial
traits, work hard and
have fun — and success
will come!
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Julia Johnson, MD, MPH
Savannah Area Chapter
of the Society for Human
Resource Management
Hospice Savannah, Inc.
912.355.2289
HospiceSavannahHelps.org
My Mission: To provide help and comfort to patients and
their families during the final months of life. I want
people to see that choosing Hospice Savannah is a very
positive option for someone with a life-limiting illness.
Quite often they say, “I wish I’d entered the program
sooner.”
From left going clockwise:
Elga Sickler
Cheri Sale
Michele Bolden
Rushe Hudzinski
912.754 2104
savannah.shrm.org
On a Typical Day: I take care of patients at Hospice House
or visit patients in their own homes. I work with nurses
and staff and run to numerous meetings. On top of
that, I take my girls to school, soccer and ballet. When I
finally get to bed, I just hope I’ll get the chance to do it
all over again tomorrow!
Best Business Advice I Ever Received: My dad told me a
long time ago, “Always assume that everyone you meet
has something to teach you. You just have to take the
time to listen.”
Women
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in
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Alex DMD
912.352.4338
912.352.4338
kevincdickinson.com
kevincdickinson.com
On a Typical Day: I have at least one patient say, “It's nothing
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they walk into our office.
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of Georgia
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Women
Business
in
Women
Women
Business
Business
Our Mission: The mission
of the Savannah Area
Chapter of the Society
for Human Resource
Management is “Building Bridges Together.”
We are an inclusive
human resource community dedicated to
sharing expertise and
creating innovative
solutions in support of
our greatest resource—
human capital.
Our Business: The chapter
provides members with
networking, educational
and proactive leadership opportunities in all
aspects of the human
resources field including college relations,
diversity, governmental
affairs, certification,
foundations and workforce readiness all in
a vibrant and engaged
atmosphere.
Tools of the Trade: A
strong strategic philosophy that never overlooks
the importance of clear
communication, supportive approachability
and business acumen.
Ever Received: “Know
what you believe and
always continue to
develop your ability to
positively influence so
you are prepared to offer
creative and dynamic
solutions to difficult
situations.” – Dr. Eliza-
beth Scott, Penn State
University Professor.
Women in Business:
Always remain open to
the most creative way
to achieve a goal. The
path less taken is often
the most rewarding and
full of amazing and
invaluable experiences.
in
in
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Kristin Detwiler
Savannah Destination Management LLC
912.547.1223
savannah-dmc.com
My Business: We create memorable experiences for corporate clients
who visit our beautiful city. We provide extensive local knowledge
and assist groups with a variety of services, such as planning
unique dinners, tours, transportation, activities, team building,
decor and entertainment.
SunTrust Mortgage
From left:
Phyllis Cheong: 912.598.4346
Pattie Wainright: 912.944.1281
Brenda Williamson: 912.598.4347
suntrustmortgage.com
My Strengths: I’m detailed, outgoing and passionate. Oftentimes,
for one client I can manage more than 40 vendors to make an
event happen. I have never met a stranger! A believer in giving
back to my industry, I serve on the Downtown Business Association and Visit Savannah boards and teach in the hospitality
program at Savannah Technical College.
Women
Business
in
You’d Never Guess: I flew in the cockpit of a 747. I did my high
school practicum at Key Airline when they were headquartered in
Savannah. They had an empty plane going to the Bahamas. They
received FAA clearance, and I was allowed to ride “jump seat” in
the cockpit – probably one of the neatest things I’ve ever done.
Morgan Godwin
Spa Bleu
912.236.1490
spableu-sav.com
Women
Business
in
My Mission: Everyone deserves to take a moment away from the world
outside to feel relaxed and rejuvenated. We offer a recipe for true
Southern comfort refined – Southern hospitality combined with classical and contemporary spa treatments, unique boutique products,
local artwork and organic ingredients from throughout the globe.
My Favorite Things About What I Do: Meeting fascinating people,
helping them relax and researching new and exciting ways to do so.
I love seeing people leave happier than when they arrived. And with
the industry’s numerous and ever-changing techniques as well as
exotic ingredients from around the world, there is always something
new to incorporate into the spa experience.
Women
Business
in
Words of Wisdom to Other Women in Business: Constantly putting
yourself at the bottom of the list doesn’t make anyone else happier
or healthier. So take time for yourself; no one else can do it for you!
Our Business: As mortgage
lenders, we originate
mortgage loans in
Chatham, Effingham and
Bryan counties. Creating
long-term relationships
with realtors, builders,
client advisers and bank
partners has been the
cornerstone to building
our business.
Our Strengths: With more
than 50 years of combined
mortgage and banking
experience, we are experts
in our industry. We are
backed by SunTrust, a
powerhouse financial institution that gives us the
support and tools needed
to achieve our clients’
financial goals. Guided by
the SunTrust Code of Ethics, we are a performance
leader in the financial
services industry.
Tools of the Trade: We
work as one team and are
excited to announce that
Brenda Williamson has
joined our team. We take
a personal approach to
service and communication, listening first to the
needs of our clients. We
solicit each other for input
and contributions to ensure client experiences are
seamless and efficient.
Changing with Industry
Needs: SunTrust is
launching a program
called “Lift” (Lean Ideas
Fueled by Teammates).
The goal is to build a
culture of quality and
consistency, which is
demanded by our clients,
regulators, investors and
shareholders and is critical in today’s mortgage
environment. We utilize
resources such as social
media to connect with
clients and prospects.
Women in Business:
Always put the client first!
We pride ourselves on
giving excellent customer
service as is evidenced
by our repeat business.
Our SunTrust brand is the
experience we give our clients — “Live Solid. Bank
Solid.” We are able to
maintain client relationships through teamwork
and by exceeding our
clients’ expectations.
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