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Crawford, a full-service marketing and creative agency based in Greenville, added significant strength to its creative team with the addition of Rusty Broome as group creative director. Broome brings 17 years of award-winning advertising experience, most recently serving as creative director with GSD&M in Austin, Texas for the last 15 years. During that time, Broome led GSD&M’s creative work for Southwest Airlines, Tyson, Goodyear and other national organizations. He has won numerous creative awards including an Effie, a Sports Clio, a Webby and multiple Addy Awards. He has also been included on the short list for the prestigious One Show on multiple occasions.

“Since our inception, Crawford has been focused on helping business leaders grow their organizations and achieve significant goals,” said Andy Windham, agency president and chief strategy officer. “One of the key components in our ability to deliver for our clients is attracting and retaining top talent. Rusty brings substantial big-brand experience coupled with out-of-the-box thinking that will serve our clients well.”

Broome’s arrival comes on the heels of several new business wins at the agency including adidas, Porch and Parlour, Nothing Bundt Cakes and the City of Columbia. These new client wins are a testament to Crawford’s focus on solving its clients’ business problems so that they can enjoy the growth they desire.

“In addition to our new business wins, we are fortunate to have many long-standing client relationships, some for more than a decade,” said Marion Crawford, agency founder and CEO. “But successful client relationships don’t just happen. We work to understand our clients’ business needs, remain agile and responsive, and consistently deliver value in the form of creative solutions. To do that, we need a strong team of experienced, performance-oriented people. Rusty’s addition allows us to continue to deliver value for our clients and expand the thinking behind our work.”

“It is great to join the dynamic team at Crawford here in Greenville, one of U.S. News and World Report’s top five cities in the country to live in,” said Broome. “I am ready to dig in and begin delivering value for our clients. Given Crawford’s size as a boutique full-service agency, I appreciate the opportunity to truly make an impact.”

In the past 18 months, Crawford has added several senior leaders to its roster: Bryant Lambert, SVP of client relations; Wendy McCarthy, director of client strategy; and Ted Rooke, director of planning and media. These key additions bring many years of experience with brands like Verizon, Josh Cellars, Delta Airlines and more.

Bryant Lambert, SVP of client relations added, “We are focused on attracting people with strong agency and brand experience who want to make a big impact. We believe we bring the best that any agency has to offer, while keeping our eye squarely on relationships and results.”

About Crawford
Crawford is a marketing and communications agency that creates holistic and compelling campaigns that connect brands to the heart of decision making. From sound strategic direction to excellence in execution, Crawford provides a full suite of branding, advertising, public relations, social and digital media services. Now in its 14th year of business, the woman-owned agency regularly receives recognition from its clients, community and peers, and was recently named a six-time Best Place to Work in S.C. To learn more visit the agency’s website, crawford.agency.

Jasmine Road Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
Feeding the Hungry grant increases access to nutritious food; provides nutrition education

Greenville, SC – Jasmine Road has received $1,600 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Feeding the Hungry grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity.

Jasmine Road CEO Lisa O’Connell-Hall shared, “Partners like Food Lion Feeds make the work we do at Jasmine Road possible. With Food Lion’s support, we will help provide survivors with food security. Feeding their bodies is one step to helping pave a path of healing that allows them to flourish.”

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is committed to supporting families facing food insecurity across its 10-state footprint. Established in 2001, the foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to feeding local neighbors in the communities it serves. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $18.9 million in grants.

About The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Food Lion, based in Salisbury, N.C. Established in 2001, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to eliminating hunger. The charitable foundation has provided more than $18.9 million in grant funding, helping to nourish communities with fresh food for backpack programs, Kids Café’s, and other hunger-relief programs as well as funding for long-term programs to help shorten the lines at food banks. The charitable foundation partners with Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief agency, in addition to local food agencies serving the 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states in which Food Lion operates. For more information, visit www.foodlion.com/pages/food-lion-feeds.

About Food Lion
Food Lion is an omnichannel retailer committed to nourishing its neighbors during the moments that matter most. More than 82,000 associates across 1,100+ stores deliver an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience throughout 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. Through its ‘Count on me’ culture, Food Lion fosters a sense of belonging for all associates, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment that has supported LGBTQ+ equality for nearly two decades. Food Lion is the only company in the country to be named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for 23 consecutive years. It also pioneered a food rescue program to support food-insecure neighbors. Through Food Lion Feeds, the retailer has donated more than 1.2 billion meals to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2025. Founded and based in Salisbury, N.C., since 1957, Food Lion is a company of Ahold Delhaize USA, the U.S. division of Zaandam-based Ahold Delhaize. For more information, visit foodlion.com.

About Jasmine Road
Jasmine Road is South Carolina’s first long-term residential program for adult female survivors of sex trafficking, prostitution and addiction. Jasmine Road serves to heal and employ survivors by providing a pathway of opportunity and a lifelong community of support, significantly reducing the likelihood of women returning to life on the streets.

Jasmine Kitchen exists to employ residents and graduates of Jasmine Road in a safe, nurturing environment. The lunch cafe along with other affiliated social enterprises provide a pathway to financial independence by training survivors to gain sustainable and transferable job skills.

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GREENVILLE, S.C. – Three Associates of Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty were ranked in the Top 100 Sales Volume leaders in South Carolina, according to data released by RealTrends this week.

Joan Herlong, the agency’s CEO and founder, was ranked 10th; Lisa Vogel, an associate in the Clemson/Lakes office was 29h, and Grace Herlong Loveless, an associate in the Greenville, was 62th, according to RealTrends, which  identifies the country’s most successful residential real estate brokerages, teams and agents each year. The RealTrends team compiles and verifies transaction sides and closed sales volume for the industry’s trusted annual rankings program.

Herlong was the top ranked Sotheby’s International Realty agent listed in South Carolina.  She has been selling real estate full time since 1993, and led all agents in the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors in sales volume between January 2012 and December 2021 with $388 million worth of real estate transactions.  She opened her own boutique agency in 2011. Herlong affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty and launched Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty in 2017, and the company has more than tripled in size since that time. Her book, As Is: an Insider’s Guide to Real Estate, was published by Forbes in 2024.

Born in Greenville, Loveless joined Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty in 2017 after a career in luxury automobiles. In her first year, she sold more than $9 million and was named the company’s Rookie of the Year. She became a member of the President’s Circle, which is for Associates who did more than $5 million in sales, and the Chairman’s Circle, which is for Associates who did more than $10 million in sales, in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Before Vogel joined Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty, she was in the top 5% of agents at different brokerages and a member of the firm’s President’s Circle Society. Prior to that, she was the Broker-in-Charge for one of the largest North Carolina real estate companies. In 2022, Vogel had the largest sale for anyone in the Clemson/Lakes office. In 2023, she was named to the Chairman’s Circle and was the top producer in the Clemson/Lakes office.

“Real estate is more than listing and selling a house at our company,” said Jackson Herlong, the company’s Chief Strategy Officer and the non-compete Broker-in-charge for the Clemson/Lakes office. “We are here to help guide people on some of the biggest decisions of their lives.”

 

 

About Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty 

 

Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty is one of the leading and most trusted names in real estate in the Upstate of South Carolina. First founded by Owner/CEO Joan Herlong as AugustaRoad.com Realty in 2011, the firm has since handled thousands of properties in the Greenville and Upstate area. In 2017, the company affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, becoming Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty. The company has more than tripled in agent count and production volume since that time. Learn more at www.jha-sothebysrealty.com.  

 

About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC 

Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation, and settlement services. In February 2004, Realogy entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational, and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744. 

Endeavor Welcomes Emmi Kodat as Communications Manager

GREENVILLE, SC (June 5, 2024) – Endeavor, the membership-based coworking and shared office space community for professionals in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces it has hired Emmi Kodat as communications manager.

In her role as Communications Manager, Kodat will help bring “the Endeavor experience” to life online by overseeing the coworking space’s social media platforms and content marketing strategies. She will also monitor paid media campaigns, provide event support, and help coordinate public relations activities involving Endeavor and its members.

Kodat earned her Bachelor of Arts in business administration from Furman University and her master’s in business administration with an emphasis in human resource development from Clemson University. Her extensive experience in content creation, graphic design, and writing has demonstrated proven success in advancing organizations’ strategic objectives in the Greenville community.

Prior to Endeavor, Kodat served as mission advancement coordinator for United Ministries, spearheading the non-profit’s strategy to advance its mission through communications, fundraising initiatives and donation processing. Additionally, Kodat served as crisis ministry coordinator for Buncombe Street Methodist Church, where she built relationships with numerous local organizations to help alleviate poverty in the community. Most recently, Kodat served as a social media strategy consultant for the Greenville Homeless Alliance, where she would strategically and creatively engage and educate target audiences to action.

“Emmi is a terrific fit to serve as Endeavor’s Communications Manager,” said Shannon Wilbanks, managing partner of Endeavor. “Her past professional work, and her leadership and involvement in the Greenville community allowed us to add valuable and unique talents to our team. She has the experience, commitment and service ethic to help introduce Endeavor to new audiences – all while serving the variety of members and visitors who make the most of Endeavor’s work and meeting spaces.”

“I’m looking forward to communicating the intangible benefits that Endeavor provides that aren’t as well-known to the public – such as its collaborative community feel that encourages idea sharing among members, the pride members take in their workspace here, and the valuable business education events Endeavor hosts for our Greenville community,” said Kodat.

Kodat is a 2023 recipient of Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under award, serves on the Greenville Homeless Alliance’s Educate Work Group and chairs the Circles USA Service Committee. She has previously served on the advisory council for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group, completed Greenlink’s Citizens Transit Academy, and supported Furman University as an alumni ambassador.

To learn more about Endeavor, visit www.EndeavorGreenville.com.

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About Endeavor
Endeavor is a membership-based coworking community for creative and entrepreneurial professionals, as well as corporate teams and business travelers. Endeavor’s premium location in the ONE Development in Greenville, SC provides members with state-of-the-art work and meeting space, and uniquely, surrounds them with a diverse array of peers who offer a broad range of services and experience. Training opportunities, networking events and business consulting are available for the professionals who call Endeavor home every day, as well as business team members across the region. Endeavor has been recognized as the winner of the Coworker Member’s Choice Award for Greenville, SC. For more information, visit endeavorgreenville.com.

Anthony Colancecco, COO of Ballentine Capital Advisors was quoted by Financial Advisor IQ, in their recent article about whether custodial referral programs are organic growth or not. Read the full article below.

https://www.financialadvisoriq.com/c/4531534/594234/custodial_referral_programs_organic_growth?referrer_module=issueHeadline

Custodial Referral Programs: Organic Growth or Not?
Custodial referral programs provide RIAs a pipeline of client leads, but some advisors say that business generated from these programs falls outside the realm of organic growth, given their revenue-sharing arrangements.

For many financial advisors, the concept of organic growth conjures images of cold-calling prospects or leveraging relationships with centers of influence. Another common book-building strategy, custodial referral programs, would also seem to fall within the realm of organic growth — or does it?

Custodial referral programs provide eligible registered investment advisors a pipeline of leads that can help generate new clients. Fidelity’s Wealth Advisor Solutions program, one of the industry’s most popular custodial referral programs, has more than 70 participants, including Creative Planning, Mercer Global Advisors and Mariner Wealth Advisors.

Charles Schwab’s Schwab Advisor Network, another prominent custodial referral program, also offers RIAs an alternative channel for client referrals. A Schwab spokesperson did not respond to FA-IQ’s inquiry regarding the number of participants in the program.
Do you consider custodian referrals to be organic growth?
Custodial referral programs provide RIAs a pipeline of client leads, but some advisors say that business generated from these programs falls outside the realm of organic growth, given their revenue-sharing arrangements.

Referrals from these programs often surface a “pretty substantial potential client that has fairly complicated needs,” said Steve Sanduski, founder of Wisconsin-based consultancy Belay Advisors. He adds that the client relationships derived from these pipelines can be enduring.

Enrollment in custodial referral programs can also serve as an attractive quality for firms looking to sell their business down the line, said Emily Blue, co-founder and managing partner of Hue Partners.
“Typically, it is something that is highlighted … because of the work that it took to not only get into the program, but to maintain the program and to have success,” said Blue.

However, while the benefits of custodial referral programs are apparent, opinions remain mixed as to the type of growth they provide. Some advisors argue that custodial referral programs constitute a form of natural growth.
“They have all the attributes that you find in organic growth,” said Cerity Partners Chief Revenue Officer Adam Hills. “Custodial referral programs provide new clients, new asset opportunities and new revenue to our practices.”
Cerity Partners is a participant in Fidelity’s Wealth Advisor Solutions program and the Schwab Advisor Network.

Meanwhile, others argue that business derived from custodial referral programs is incomparable to organic growth methods such as traditional referrals and marketing.
“[Organic growth is] any referral or business development pipeline that is created within the walls of the firm,” said Odaro Aisueni, associate wealth manager at Houston-based Willis Johnson & Associates. “I would consider it inorganic because it’s not generated from within the walls of the firm. It’s not actually natural.”

FA-IQ asked 11 RIAs how they categorize business derived from custodial referral programs.

YMCA Camp Greenville Dedicates Brand-New Cabin To Former YMCA Executive Director, Charlie Johnson, Allowing For Additional Campers

GREENVILLE, S.C. (June 5, 2024) – The YMCA of Greenville today honored the legacy of the late Charlie Johnson for his impact and service as the Greater Greenville YMCA Executive Director from 1967 to 1978.

Family, staff and community members gathered at YMCA Camp Greenville in Cleveland, SC for the unveiling of the new cabin, which will enable Camp Greenville to serve an additional 96 campers each summer. Camp Greenville currently has a waitlist of more than 800 children. Two identical cabins are slated to be built on each side of the Charlie Johnson cabin and are currently seeking funding.

The Charlie Johnson cabin was generously funded by the Stephen D. Mitchell Foundation, in memory of their uncle. The cabin will house 12 campers each week for the eight weeks of camp and is situated in the location of the original Camp Greenville cabins, built in 1925.

As Executive Director of the Greater Greenville YMCA, Johnson’s leadership and devotion to the mission of the YMCA resulted in many “firsts” in bringing vital programs to the Metro YMCA, many of which continue to this day.

A few of Johnson’s accomplishments in his tenure include :

• Broadening the geographic area to include all of Greenville County, resulting in additional YMCA branches
• Organizing the first YMCA childcare program in the 1970s
• Implementing youth soccer at the YMCA
• Creating the YMCA Endowment Corporation for the Greater Greenville YMCA, which was chartered in 1976.

To learn more about the YMCA of Greenville and the projects, programs, and services it supports, visit https://www.ymcagreenville.org/.

To learn more about Camp Greenville, visit https://www.campgreenville.org.

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About the YMCA of Greenville, SC

The YMCA of Greenville is a cause-driven non-profit organization. Our mission is, following the example of Christ, to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the health and well-being of our community and provides opportunities to give back and help support our neighbors. Founded in 1876, the Y serves more than 70,000 people annually through programs that include afterschool care, resident and day camps, aquatics, youth and adult sports, and health and wellness. Programs are offered through four family branches, as well as the Verdae YMCA, Y Camp Greenville, YMCA Judson Community Center and Hollingsworth Outdoor Center. The Y is also home to Y Teen Services and the SC Youth in Government programs.

For more information about the YMCA of Greenville, visit ymcagreenville.org, or call (864) 412-0288.

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Jewish Film Festival’s SummerFest 2024 promises a captivating blend of cultures with the spotlight on a Mumbai street dancer’s journey under the guidance of an Israeli ballet master.

Call Me Dancer is a 2023 documentary by director and producer Leslie Shampaine. It is a story of perseverance, passion, culture and an unlikely friendship. The documentary follows Manish Chauhan, a street dancer from Mumbai, whose working-class parents depend on their only son’s financial support.

When he accidentally walks into an inner-city dance school and encounters the brilliant but curmudgeonly 70-year-old Israeli ballet master Yehuda Maor, a hunger develops within him. The ambitious Manish becomes determined to make it as a professional dancer, but the odds are stacked against him. Together, Manish and Yehuda transform each other’s lives, searching to uncover who and what they are. Yehuda seeks purpose and a place to call home. Manish dreams of dancing on the world stage but struggles to break free from the confines of his economic and social circumstances.

“Our goal since we started in 2018 is to show films with cultural diversity,” said Caroline Warthen, co-chair of the festival. “We want people to come away from the movie with a little something that they weren’t aware of, a new nugget of understanding.”

SummerFest will be held Sunday, August 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main Street, Greenville. Tickets can be purchased through the Peace Center website at www.peacecenter.org. Adult tickets are $50 and students are $25. Tickets include: a dance workshop with Manish, the film screening, a guest appearance by Manish, and Indian Street Food from Saffron Indian Cuisine.

In addition to the screening, the festival is offering a Master Dance Workshop with Manish at the Gunter Theatre on Sunday, August 25 from Noon to 1:30 p.m. with the ticket purchase. This one-of-a-kind advanced beginner masterclass features athletic contemporary dance movement fused with a Bollywood flair.

“Because the story of Call me Dancer revolves around Manish Chauhan, our special guest at the event, we wanted to expand our cultural reach by coming together with the Indian Association of Greenville to share this enriching experience,” said Helaine Meyers, a festival co- chair. “We are proud to share this amazing story with Greenville.”

About The Greenville Jewish Film Festival:The Greenville Jewish Film Festival, established in 2018 by Osnat Rosen, Caroline Warthen, and Helaine Meyers, is dedicated to curating a diverse selection of films that celebrate Jewish heritage and contemporary issues. Our founders are passionate about exposing the Upstate community to the richness and diversity of Judaism through the power of cinema. Learn more at greenvillejewishfilmfestival.com.

Greenville, SC — STORY, a leading agency known for its cutting-edge marketing solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kari Braden as its new Senior Digital Designer. Kari brings over a decade of extensive experience in digital and print design, branding, and web development, making her a perfect fit for STORY’s innovative team.

Kari holds a B.F.A. in Graphic Design from Cardinal Stritch University and has enriched her academic background with international studies in Italy. Her professional journey includes impactful roles such as Art Director and Graphic Designer at GT Creative in Milwaukee, WI, and most recently, she has been successfully running her own business, Kari Braden Design, LLC, in Greenville, SC.

At STORY, Kari will oversee the design and production of all online and offline marketing materials. She will lead the conceptualization and execution of creative design behind ad campaigns and take charge of transforming sitemaps and page descriptions from outlines into effective digital experiences. Her role is pivotal in designing engaging media that champions marketing goals, upholds brand standards, and utilizes the best UI/UX practices.

Kari’s appointment is a testament to STORY’s commitment to employing seasoned professionals who are not only adept at their craft but also passionate about continual learning and excellence in the digital marketing industry. “We are excited to welcome Kari to our team,” said Ben Pettit, CEO of STORY. “Her remarkable blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and technical expertise will be instrumental in driving our creative projects to new heights and delivering exceptional value to our clients.”

STORY looks forward to Kari’s contributions to the agency and is confident that her innovative approach and dedication will enhance the company’s offerings and reinforce its position as a leader in the marketing sector.

About STORY:

STORY is a Greenville-based marketing agency that prides itself on connecting local businesses with global opportunities through innovative and personalized marketing strategies. The agency specializes in all aspects of digital marketing, from ad campaigns to brand development, providing comprehensive solutions that drive success. To learn more, visit storyagency.co

Contact:
Chelsea Valainis
(864) 501-5015
press [at] storyllc.com

GREENVILLE, S.C. –   After almost 16 years helping to transform affordable homeownership in our community, Monroe Free will be retiring as President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County this December.

His replacement will be LaTonya Phillips, a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience in leadership, training and development, team management, healthcare, and philanthropy.

“Habitat Greenville has impacted thousands of lives over the years,” Free said. “I am honored to have played but a small part in it.”

Free joined Habitat Greenville in 2009 after serving for more than 20 years in non-profit leadership roles in his native Tennessee. Under his leadership, Habitat Greenville has been honored numerous times for its service to the community earning awards from the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and the SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations; expanded into Laurens County; started a Black Home Ownership program in 2023; added a second ReStore; began a robust home repair program; and celebrated its  300th and 400th homes built.

“We have accomplished so much with the support of our many great sponsors and volunteers,” Free said. “But there is much work left to be done and accomplished.”

Leading that work will be Phillips, who most recently held the position of Global Leader of the DEI Gender Employee Resource Task Group and was the Healthcare IT Customer Trainer at AGFA Healthcare. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an ability to create positive change through both professional and volunteer work. She is skilled at building strong relationships with customers and colleagues, fostering collaborative teams and has a proven track record of success in implementing strategic initiatives.

Phillips is also active in the community. She currently serves on the board of several organizations aside from Habitat Greenville including United Ministries and Greenville Women Giving. She has also served with the Interfaith Hospitality Network, Girlfriends Inc., and Jack and Jill.

She holds a Master’s in Human Resource Development from Clemson University, a Bachelor’s in Occupational Training and Development from the University of Louisville, and an Associate’s in Healthcare from the University of Louisville.

For the past  three years, she has served on the Habitat Greenville Board’s executive committee and has been the board chair for the past year.. She will spend the next six months working alongside Free during the transition.

“I am beyond humbled to be getting this opportunity,” Phillips said. “Monroe has created an amazing legacy and organization. While I have been involved from a Board perspective, I look forward to immersing myself and learning more in this new capacity from our staff,  volunteers,  donors and the families we serve.”

Richard Hagins with US&S will become the new board chairperson.

“As the leader of Habitat Greenville, Monroe changed how our community looks at affordable homeownership,” Hagins said. “His leadership has helped make understanding and addressing affordable homeownership a priority for many people.”

Habitat Greenville’s board began looking for a new CEO 18 months ago and hired a consultant to assist with the process. Free said when Phillips once told him  she wanted to one day lead a non-profit organization, he wanted it to be Habitat Greenville and shared with the transition/search committee his belief that Phillips needed to be considered for Habitat’s future leadership. 

“Her passion for affordable housing coupled with her leadership skills and professional experience made her an ideal candidate,” Free said

Phillips said she was humbled when Free and the search committee asked her about assuming the role.

“I look forward to continuing to build upon the successes of this organization alongside our clients, staff, volunteers and donors,” said Phillips. “I have loved serving with Habitat for the past few years, and this is the ideal next step for bringing my passion for affordable housing together with my professional background. I am honored to carry forward Monroe’s legacy of servant leadership.”

 

About Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County:

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County opened its doors in 1985 to bring families, community partners, and volunteers together to construct affordable, energy-efficient homes that help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance. As of April 2024, Habitat Greenville has completed the construction of 410 homes. Habitat Greenville ReStores are located at 3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Taylors and 1818 Woodruff Road in Greenville. Call 864-312-5016 for free donation pickups. Learn more at www.habitatgreenville.org.