JASON THOMAS PROFILE

Charleston Parks and Recreation will have a new leader effective July 1. The Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission has appointed Associate Executive Director Kevin Bowie as the new executive director, according to a CCPRC ... Read More

This year’s Icons & Phenoms will take on a different look than past versions. For the first time, SC Biz News will recognize influencers from across South Carolina. The event, to be held Thursday, July 21, at the Doub... Read More

OneSpartanburg Inc. has filled a newly creative role within in C-suite. Jeremy Vince is the organization’s first chief talent officer, a role created to address talent needs impacting business, economic and tourism development a... Read More

John Powell, current executive director of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, has been named the nonprofit organization’s next president and CEO, effective July 1. Powell will succeed Jimmy Huggins, who will retire and transi... Read More

Ameris Bank has announced the promotion of Andy Thomas to Lowcountry market president. Thomas, who was previously the market president for Beaufort, will be based in Mount Pleasant and will lead a team of commercial bankers to serve t... Read More

A popular North Charleston restaurant has a new leader manning the kitchen. Three Sirens, the sister restaurant to nationally acclaimed wine bar Stems & Skins, has announced the appointment of Paul Farmer as executive chef, accord... Read More

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op has announced plans to open its third South Carolina location. The new store is expected to open in Mount Pleasant this fall, according to an REI news release. It will employ about 50 full- and par... Read More

A Boston-based developer is bringing a new entertainment venue to the Charleston area. PiNZ Entertainment Group has announced plans for MIX, which is being billed as an “eatertainment” concept, at 730 Coleman Blvd... Read More

The College of Charleston’s School of Business will soon have a new leader. Paul H. Schwager been named dean of the school, effective July 1, 2022, according to a College of Charleston news release.  Schwager is currentl... Read More

Carnival Cruise Line will soon no longer have a homeport in Charleston. South Carolina Ports and Carnival Cruise Lines announced Wednesday that the two parties have reached an agreement not to extend the homeport cruising con... Read More

A Florence-based investment firm has added another Charleston hotel to its portfolio. Raines, a development, management and investment company, has added the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston/North Ashley Phosphate... Read More