The Post and Courier Greenville

Greenville, S.C. — Infinity Marketing (“Infinity”), a marketing agency focused on people, partnership, and performance, is excited to welcome Andrew Stetsyna as Director, Marketing Analytics.

Andrew brings more than a decade of experience using data-driven marketing strategies to deliver results across a variety of industries. Most recently, he served as Director of Marketing Analytics at Ferguson Enterprises, where he led a team of analysts and data scientists in discovering insights that improved customer engagement and marketing performance. His expertise spans attribution modeling, predictive analytics, A/B testing, and performance forecasting, and includes deep knowledge of tools like Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and Python.

In his new role, Andrew will lead the continued evolution of Infinity’s robust Analytics offering, bringing strategic vision and innovation to ensure Infinity’s team stays ahead of the marketing landscape’s ever-changing tools, data trends, and client needs. His leadership will focus on enhancing capabilities, advancing Infinity’s technology stack, and aligning Analytics more deeply with client success, all of which will further differentiate Infinity Marketing in a competitive marketplace.

“Andrew’s deep analytics experience makes him a tremendous addition to our team,” said Bo Rogers, CEO and president. “We’re excited to welcome him and look forward to the impact he’ll make in sharpening our analytics capabilities that will result in driving better outcomes for our clients.”

About Infinity Marketing
Infinity Marketing is a full-service marketing agency based in Greenville, S.C. Guided by the belief that stronger collaboration leads to greater results, the team has earned a reputation for partnership- and performance-driven solutions. With 80+ creators, strategists, and problem solvers, Infinity drives growth and delivers meaningful results for partners nationwide.

Greenville, S.C. – Trehel is proud to welcome Zach Wright to its team as a new senior project superintendent and Paul Smith as project superintendent.

In his new role at Trehel, Wright will lead onsite industrial, manufacturing, and commercial projects, emphasizing safety, quality and efficiency. Wright has extensive experience managing large-scale projects across the country.

Smith has more than 30 years of construction experience. As a former business owner and seasoned construction professional, he will manage daily on-site operations at Trehel, focusing on safety and upholding high-quality standards.

Keith Poole, President and COO of Trehel, states, “We’re thrilled to have Paul and Zach join us. Their proven expertise and dedication to excellence will help us better serve our clients.”

To learn more about Trehel, please visit https://trehel.com/.

About Trehel
Trehel guides its clients through the entire building process, saving them money, time and frustration. They explore multiple construction possibilities with the project team and help their clients select the best solutions. Trehel’s involvement extends beyond a pricing service; they actively explore building methods and options as a collaborative team approach that will add value and lead to a successful building experience. In addition, Trehel is committed to regional public service and community involvement, a tradition that spans more than four decades.

GREENVILLE, SC | August 25, 2025 — THS Constructors, Inc., one of the Southeast’s leading design-build and construction management firms, has been awarded a major expansion project for Lift-Tek at its manufacturing campus in Westminster, South Carolina.

The project includes the addition of 110,000 square feet of new manufacturing space, featuring nearly 20 indoor cranes and an impressive clear height of 55 feet, supporting Lift-Tek’s continued growth in the custom lifting equipment and structural steel fabrication industry.

Construction is set to break ground in mid-September, with operations remaining fully active throughout the build—a testament to THS’s expertise in executing complex projects in live industrial environments.

“We are honored to be selected to support Lift-Tek’s growth and innovation,” said Dana Emberton, CEO of THS Constructors. “This expansion highlights the strong manufacturing momentum across the Upstate and underscores our commitment to delivering safe, efficient solutions in active production settings.”

The Lift-Tek project highlights THS Constructors’ strength in building complex industrial facilities and reflects its continued dedication to serving manufacturers with highly specialized infrastructure needs.

ABOUT THS CONSTRUCTORS, INC.

THS Constructors (www.thsconstructors.com) provides construction management, design-build, and general contracting services throughout the Southeastern United States. Specializing in industrial, manufacturing, and commercial facilities, THS is headquartered in Greenville, SC. The company continues to grow through a strategic focus on performance, client relationships, and industry expertise.

Greenville, SC – Stokes & Company CPAs is excited to welcome Collin J. McKinnon as the newest Accounting & Tax Manager!

Collin McKinnon brings valuable experience preparing and reviewing income tax returns for S-Corps, Partnerships, and Individuals across various industries. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, golf, trying new restaurants with his wife, and playing cello with the Foothills Philharmonic.

About Stokes & Company, CPAs

For over 25 years, Stokes & Company, CPAs has been a trusted partner for businesses and individuals, delivering expert accounting, tax, and advisory services tailored to their unique needs.

Media Contact:

Brad Detandt
Director of Business Development
brad@stokescpas.com
864.242.1418

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Wagner Wealth Management has earned a SC Biz News Empowering Women Award. This is the firm’s second consecutive win, having also earned this distinction in 2024.
Winners were selected by an internal panel of judges based on a variety of criteria that demonstrated a commitment to supporting and empowering women in South Carolina. Information was gathered from applications and letters of recommendation submitted on behalf of the organization.
The Empowering Women Awards are designed to showcase tangible and innovative efforts by companies, law firms, nonprofits, and other organizations to advance women in the workplace and community.
Founded in 2007, Wagner Wealth Management specializes in customizing financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals and companies. By working closely together, they help their clients meet their personal and professional goals.
“This award highlights everything we do to help create an atmosphere where women get opportunities to succeed,” said Dan Wagner, the company’s CEO and Founder. “We are proud to be known as a company that places a high value on empowering our employees.”

About Wagner Wealth Management:
Wagner Wealth Management specializes in helping individuals and companies reach their personal and professional goals. Wagner Wealth Management currently advises on more than $1.5 billion in client assets; their experience is diverse, exceptional, and ready to work. The firm has offices in Anderson, Greenville, and Seneca. Learn more at www.wagnerwealthmanagement.com.

Securities offered through Arkadios Capital. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Wealth Management Advisors, LLC. Arkadios Capital and Wealth Management Advisors, LLC are not affiliated through any ownership.

By Alex Stalvey, leader of the Personal Injury Practice Group at Bannister, Wyatt & Stalvey

If you live in the Upstate, you’ve probably seen it: the driver next to you drifting over the line while staring at their phone.

Distracted driving has become so common that many people forget how dangerous it is, until it’s too late.

I’m a personal injury attorney here in South Carolina. I meet with people every day whose lives have been changed forever because of an accident. Some walk away with injuries they’ll recover from. Others never walk again. And in far too many cases, a family has lost someone entirely.

South Carolina recently passed a new hands-free law (H.3276) addressing this issue, officially making holding a phone while driving illegal. But a lot of people are skeptical, and I understand why. On the surface, it sounds like another law that’s hard to enforce.

But here’s the message I share with all those skeptics.

First, this law gives victims and their families a clearer legal path to hold distracted drivers accountable. Before now, proving that a driver was using their phone was challenging. Now that handheld use is illegal, evidence like phone records, texts, and witness accounts will carry more weight in court.

Second, we’ve already seen this work in other states. Georgia passed a similar law in 2018. Since then, distracted driving convictions have quadrupled. But more importantly, deaths linked to distraction have fallen by more than 40 percent.

This law isn’t just about catching someone searching the internet at a red light. It’s about what happens after an accident when someone’s hurt, a life is changed, and the question becomes legal.

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WorkSmart Staffing selects JDPR as Agency-of-Record

JDPR to support the continued growth of dynamic Southeastern staffing and recruiting agency

GREENVILLE, S.C. – WorkSmart, a southeastern-based staffing and recruiting agency recognized for its proven success in placing and retaining top talent, has selected JDPR as its agency-of-record to support the expansion of its brand and services across the Southeast. JDPR will provide WorkSmart with strategic planning and communication, media relations and brand support to amplify its presence across four service areas.

WorkSmart is dedicated to connecting great talent with great opportunities, offering a full suite of staffing solutions, including temporary, temp-to-hire and contract placements, as well as professional and executive candidate searches for full-time and direct-hire positions. The agency serves a broad range of industries, with a strong focus on manufacturing, warehousing and logistics.

“At WorkSmart, our mission is about more than helping people find jobs,” said Vanessa Barnes, CEO of WorkSmart. “We’re passionate about the impact our work has on individuals, businesses and communities. JDPR understands that vision, and will help us amplify our message, telling the story of what we do and why it matters.”

Founded on the belief that smart staffing drives smart business outcomes, WorkSmart combines deep market expertise with a hands-on, personalized approach. The company operates locations throughout the Southeast, spanning South Carolina and Georgia.

“It is an honor to represent WorkSmart, a highly trusted agency with decades of industry expertise,” said Drew Dezen, agency director of JDPR. “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to client success, and we are excited to accelerate the meaningful mission of WorkSmart to champion individuals and clients as the brand continues to grow.”

To learn more about WorkSmart, visit https://www.worksmartsta