November 9, 2023
RCH Construction is proud to announce an exciting partnership with industry veteran Angelina Carper, as they join forces to continue their tradition of excellence and quality craftsmanship. RCH Construction, established in 1999 by founder Hugh Hobus, has earned accolades and acclaim since its inception under his steady leadership.
Hugh Hobus, the driving force behind RCH Construction, established the company after relocating from Chelan, WA to South Carolina. With unwavering dedication and a passion for construction, he founded RCH Construction and laid the foundation for a company that would set new standards in residential home building. Over the years, RCH Construction has earned numerous awards and accolades, reflecting its commitment to excellence in the industry. Hobus shared his excitement about this collaboration: "It has been an incredible journey since I opened RCH Construction in 1999. I literally started with one employee (me) wearing a tool belt. It’s been a joy to work and watch RCH grow into a premiere home builder and renovator in this area. We have seen tremendous growth in Hilton Head and Bluffton and I am excited to be able to partner with Angelina as we continue to grow."
Angelina Carper, with an impressive 18-year track record as a general contractor, emphasized her commitment to upholding RCH Construction's legacy of quality and craftsmanship: "I am honored to be part of this incredible journey with RCH Construction. My goal is to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation that Hugh has established. Together, we aim to raise the bar even higher in the industry, setting new standards for quality and customer satisfaction." Angelina's extensive expertise and commitment to quality align perfectly with RCH Construction's core values, making her the ideal partner for this new chapter in the company's history.
For more information or inquiries about this partnership, please contact (843) 802-0743.
August 10, 2023
BEAUFORT, S.C. – StoneWorks, Inc. recently announced the promotion of Shannon Baltzegar to Chief Executive Officer of the company. She brings over 25 years of industry experience to her new role, most recently as Director of Sales and Design for the last two years.
In her new role as CEO, Baltzegar will oversee all company operations at StoneWorks’ Bluffton Showroom and Beaufort Fabrication Center. She will provide communication to all facets of the organization and facilitate the company’s strategic direction for the StoneWorks Board of Directors.
“The Board is confident that Shannon’s leadership, expertise and business skills will allow StoneWorks to continue to grow as a company and as a leader in our industry,” says John Baltzegar, III, Owner and Founder of StoneWorks. “We look forward to watching Shannon take our business to new heights while providing forward momentum for the company overall.” John Baltzegar, III, will continue to attend to the daily operations of the company, serving as Chairman of the Board and Business Development.
Originally from North Augusta, Baltzegar has worked in sales, design, administration, accounting, and overall corporate strategy for StoneWorks. She is a member of the Professional Women in Building Council, the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association, and she regularly travels to national trade conferences for the stone, tile, kitchen, and bath industries.
In her personal time, Shannon loves exploring her adopted town of Port Royal and spending time with her teenage daughter, Vivian.
ABOUT STONEWORKS
Since 1987, StoneWorks is the region's leading source for porcelain, quartz, granite, marble, and tile for kitchen and bathroom countertops, fireplaces, floors, and more serving the communities of Hilton Head Island, Charleston, Bluffton, Beaufort, Kiawah Island, Savannah and beyond. StoneWorks was recently awarded a prestigious national Pinnacle Award by the Natural Stone Institute for a project the company completed in Palmetto Bluff. The new Bluffton Showroom is located at 11 Sheridan Park, Suite 3. Their new state-of-the-art Fabrication Center is located at 779 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort. For more information or to reserve a private appointment, call 843.689.6980 or visit www.hiltonheadstone.com.
Tampa, FL — May 8, 2023 — For the second time in as many months, Minto Communities USA has been recognized among the top 100 builders in the U.S. Minto ranked 45th on Builder magazine’s 2023 annual Builder 100 list — up from 55th position in 2022. Ranking is based on each builder’s 2022 closings and revenues. In 2022, Minto had 1,762 home closings and total revenue in excess of $822 million.
This is Minto’s second top builder award this year. In March, Minto was ranked 18th among the Top 100 Private Home Builders in the U.S. by Home Builder Executive magazine based on 2022 home closings. Minto also ranked fifth for the greatest gain in closings for the same time period on that magazine’s Top 10 Private Home Builders in the U.S. list.
Minto Communities USA, headquartered in Florida since 1978, builds master-planned communities and homes in Florida and South Carolina. Active communities include Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach in Daytona Beach, Florida; Latitude Margaritaville Watersound near Panama City Beach, Florida; Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head in Hardeeville, South Carolina, The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida; and Westlake in Palm Beach County, Florida. Minto also is expanding into Texas with the Latitude Margaritaville brand.
According to Minto Communities USA President Mike Belmont, “Minto had a record setting 2022 and we are honored by this recognition. Minto continually strives to reinforce and build upon our long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, value and customer satisfaction. We attribute our success in great part to our team of dedicated and seasoned professionals who share Minto’s commitment to excellence in all we do and to providing an outstanding customer experience.”
For information on Minto Communities, visit www.mintousa.com. Follow Minto on Facebook and Instagram at MintoCommunitiesUSA and on Twitter @MintoCommUSA.
About Minto Communities
Minto Communities USA, based in Florida since 1978, has represented integrity, financial strength and enduring value for over 45 years. Minto builds exceptional new homes and communities to meet every lifestyle, with more than 32,000 new homes built in 48 communities. Minto is dedicated to continuous improvement in design, quality and customer experience. These are just some of the elements that set Minto apart as an exceptional homebuilder and community developer and have earned the company national recognition that includes consistently high rankings from Eliant Customer Service Surveys. Minto has been recognized with multiple national awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for community and home design, including Best Single-Family Community Over 100 Homes for Westlake in the City of Westlake; Best Mixed-Use Community and Best Clubhouse for The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida; and Best Clubhouse for the Harbour Isle Beach Club in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida. Minto is also recognized throughout the homebuilding industry as an expert in developing active-adult communities. The NAHB named Minto Communities as 2019’s 55+ Builder of the Year. Minto’s Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2019, and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2020.
September 21, 2022
June 25, 2021
BEAUFORT, S.C. – StoneWorks recently announced the promotion of Shannon Baltzegar to Sales Manager. Shannon is the daughter of founder, John Baltzegar III and one of the company’s owners. She has worked in the business officially for over 23 years.
Recently, Shannon has taken the lead in the design of the StoneWorks boutique showroom. A 6,500 square foot design center in Bluffton which is opening soon. Furthermore, she is structuring that showroom and the sales personnel for continued growth.
“Shannon is very well suited for this position at this specific time in our company’s history,” says Andy Johnson, CEO of StoneWorks. “She has the rare combination of people, administrative and organizational skills that are necessary in sales leadership.”
Originally from North Augusta, she has worked in sales, design, administrative, accounting and overall corporate strategy for StoneWorks. She is a member of Professional Women In Building Council of Hilton Head Area HBA and regularly travels to national trade conferences for stone and tile and kitchen and bath industries.
“I want to bring back the joy of the journey to our customers in our new showroom!” says Shannon. ”I plan to support and give each sales designer more time to dedicate toward the customer’s needs to help create spaces where family and friends make memories.”
In her personal time, Shannon loves exploring her adopted town of Port Royal.
Information about StoneWorks
StoneWorks is the region's leading source for porcelain, quartz, granite, marble, and tile for your kitchen and bathroom countertops, fireplaces, floors, and more since 1987 - serving the South Carolina Lowcountry and the communities of Hilton Head, Charleston, Bluffton, Beaufort, Kiawah Island, Savannah and beyond. The new Bluffton showroom will open soon at 11 Sheridan Park, Suite 3. Their new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is now open at 779 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort. For more information and to reserve a private appointment, call 843.689.6980 or visit www.hiltonheadstone.com.
March 22, 2021
BLUFFTON, S.C. – The Greenery, Inc. the region’s premiere landscape company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick Sotiropoulos to Construction Business Development Director. In this new role, he will focus on helping The Greenery strengthen current market impact and further develop into new and expanding markets with its Construction Services.
Sotiropoulos has been with The Greenery Inc since 2015 as the Pre-Construction Manager. His new role as Construction Business Development Director will mainly consist of seeking business opportunities, market research, maintaining and expanding client relationships throughout the various markets that The Greenery serves. These markets include the South Carolina Lowcountry; coastal Georgia; Jacksonville/Daytona, FL; and Greenville/Spartanburg, SC.
He is married to Angela of 25 years and is a father of two children Ethan (18) and Cole (15). He is active in his community and has been a South Carolina Low Country resident since 1996.
“Rick has demonstrated tremendous leadership and business skills throughout his tenure with The Greenery,” says Lee Edwards, CEO of The Greenery. “We are confident in his ability to continue to develop and grow The Greenery’s construction services for our existing and future markets.”
ABOUT THE GREENERY
The Greenery, Inc. is an employee-owned company serving coastal Georgia and Florida and regions throughout South Carolina. Since 1973 they have provided comprehensive landscaping services for commercial and residential landscape installation and maintenance, hardscapes and irrigation. For further inquiry about Ken Thomas or information about The Greenery, Inc., visit www.thegreeneryinc.com or call (843) 785-3848.
March 22, 2021
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – The Greenery, Inc. the region’s premiere landscape company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ken Thomas to Chief of Operations. An industry veteran, Thomas exhibits a wealth of industry knowledge and executive level experience.
Over his 30 year career, Thomas has owned and operated three successful landscape companies including Scapes Group in Atlanta, one of Americas top 150 Companies. He is a long standing member of NALP/ACLA and past president of the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association. Thomas has worked with The Greenery since 2016 as an advisor, consultant, trainer and most recently as VP of Maintenance Operations.
“Ken is a natural leader with an impressive background in the landscape industry,” says Lee Edwards, CEO of The Greenery. “With his expertise and leadership experience, we are confident that he will continue leading The Greenery in the right direction.”
In addition to his leadership role at The Greenery, Ken and partner Ben Gandy will continue to support and promote the landscape industry as principals of Envisor Consulting. Envisor helps business owners and leaders to be able to “Envision and Achieve” their greatest success.
ABOUT THE GREENERY
The Greenery, Inc. is an employee-owned company serving coastal Georgia and Florida and regions throughout South Carolina. Since 1973 they have provided comprehensive landscaping services for commercial and residential landscape installation and maintenance, hardscapes and irrigation. For further inquiry about Ken Thomas or information about The Greenery, Inc., visit www.thegreeneryinc.com or call (843) 785-3848.
February 22, 2021
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – The Greenery, Inc. the region’s premiere landscape company, announces the promotion of Melissa Brock to the position of Director of Business Development.
In this new position, Brock will be responsible for overseeing the business development team. Her main focus will be to continue to build relationships with clients to generate opportunities for company growth in all markets served by The Greenery including Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort, Savannah, Greenville, Daytona and surrounding areas.
“Melissa is someone that every company wants working for them – she’s dedicated and driven and strong in customer relations,” says Lee Edwards, CEO of The Greenery. “We are excited to have her bring new business to our growing company.”
Brock has been with The Greenery for 10 years.
ABOUT THE GREENERY
The Greenery, Inc., an employee-owned company, has served Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort, Savannah GA and Charleston SC for many years. Recently, The Greenery started operations in Greenville, SC and Daytona FL. Since 1973 The Greenery, Inc has provided comprehensive landscaping services including residential and commercial landscape installation and maintenance, hardscapes and irrigation. For information about The Greenery, Inc., visit www.thegreeneryinc.com, (843)785-3848 or follow them on Facebook.
January 27, 2021
StoneWorks recently presented a check for $500 to the Deep Well Project from proceeds of their winter Level Porcelain promotion. Customers enjoyed a discount on their Level Porcelain and in return StoneWorks donated to Deep Well on their behalf. "We are thrilled to be able to help our customers upgrade their spaces while giving back to the community at the same time," says John Baltzegar, Owner of StoneWorks. "As a local company, it is important that we support those in our community and are grateful to our clients who participated in this endeavor." Pictured is Sandy Gillis, Director HHI Deep Well Project and John Baltzegar, owner of StoneWorks.
October 30, 2020
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October 29, 2020
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Carole May has been hired as an Outside Sales Representative at StoneWorks, Inc. In her new role, May will be responsible for developing professional relationships and connecting different industries with the StoneWorks mission.
“We are thrilled to welcome Carole to the StoneWorks family,” said CEO Andy Johnson. “Her sales experience across many different industries will bring a fresh perspective to the team as we continue to build relationships with customers and businesses throughout the Lowcountry.”
Born in Philadelphia, Carole May moved to the area after spending the past 25 years in Charlotte. Her professional background includes sales positions in the wholesale and retail industries including the furniture industry and outside sales for soft goods. May also successfully owned and managed a lifestyle boutique for 15 years.
May and her husband Jeff moved to Beaufort in March. She loves to read, take walks on the beach and enjoy all that the Lowcountry life has to offer.
About StoneWorks of the Lowcountry
StoneWorks is the premier provider of countertops, fireplaces, and outdoors spaces from Charleston to Savannah. StoneWorks specializes in supplying porcelain, quartz, tile, natural stone and marble. The showroom is located at 28 Hunter Road, Hilton Head Island. For further information, contact StoneWorks at 843-689-6980 or online at www.hiltonheadstone.com.
ButcherJoseph Advises Village Park Homes in Sale
Saint Louis, MO, June 18, 2019 – ButcherJoseph & Co. (“ButcherJoseph”) served as exclusive financial advisor to Village Park Homes, LLC (“VPH” or the “Company”) in its sale to Dream Finders Homes. With a focus on high quality construction and consistent execution, Village Park Homes delivers affordable entry-level single-family homes in the Bluffton/Hilton Head, SC region. The transaction officially closed May 2019.
STONEWORKS PROMOTES BRIAN BALTZEGAR
February 6, 2019 HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – StoneWorks recently announced the promotion of Brian Baltzegar to Sales Manager. Baltzegar has been at StoneWorks for 18 years in design, sales and fabrication.
Information about StoneWorks
StoneWorks is a family-owned business supplying natural stone, quartz and marble countertops and tile on Hilton Head Island with additional work in Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA since 1987. StoneWorks specializes in custom fabrication and installation of granite, marble and quartz-surfaced materials. The showroom is located at 28 Hunter Road, Hilton Head Island. For further information, contact StoneWorks at 843-689-6980 or online at www.hiltonheadstone.com.
Brad Tholen and Tom Azevedo named Certified Master Inspectors
Beaufort County, SC, October 3, 2018: Brad Tholen and Tom Azevedo of Horizon Home Inspectors have achieved the status of Certified Master Inspectors as designated by the Master Inspector Certification Board.
Certified Master Inspectors (CMIs)® are the best inspectors in the world. CMI is a professional designation for qualified inspectors who have completed
at least 1,000 fee-paid inspections and/or hours of training and education combined; have been in the inspection business for at least three
years prior to becoming Board-Certified; abide by the inspection industry's toughest Code of Ethics; have completed professional education
prior to being approved and have agreed to submit to periodic criminal background checks.
Brad Tholen has been a professional home inspector in Beaufort County since 2000 and has conducted nearly 7000 residential and commercial property inspections.
Tom Azevedo joined Horizon Home Inspectors (formerly known as Brad Tholen Home Inspectors, LLC) in 2014 and has conducted in excess of 1600 home inspections.
Tholen and Azevedo are each licensed, insured and are members in good standing of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)
The key focus of their service is to provide personal service to his clients and real estate referral partners. Information is available at www.horizonhomeinspectors.com or by calling Taylor Halpin, General Manager at (843) 290-2258.
Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association
386 Spanish Wells Road
Hilton Head Island, SC
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 22360
Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
