Community Partners
Sylvia Hunt – Mortgage Banker
We are excited to share Sylvia as our newest Faces of the Golden Strip. With over 35 years of experience in banking and real estate, Sylvia has dedicated her career to helping people navigate one…
Ashley Robinson, Owner of The Palmetto Lens, Photographer
Hi, I’m Ashley Robinson, owner of The Palmetto Lens. I’m a real estate photographer based in the Upstate, helping agents market their listings with high-quality, professional media. I love capturing homes in a way that…
Kaila Atkins – Real Estate Legal Operations
I’m Kaila Atkins, and my career has been shaped by a belief that strong organizations — and strong communities — are built by putting people first. I began my journey with Galbreath Costner in 2015…
Cynthia Latimore, Veteran, Volunteer and Business Owner
My name is Cynthia Latimore. I live in Mauldin SC. I am a retired Army Military Police woman with 26 years. I have owned my own business for going on 13 years selling veteran military…
Heidi Caldwell, Veteran and Entrepreneur
I was raised in a small town in South Georgia. After high school, I joined the Army and served as a watercraft operator, where I was assigned to the LT-805 Winfield Scott. Following my military…
Poppy Gillett – Fashion Designer, Actress and Student
Hello, My Name is Poppy and I am a 12 year old Fashion Designer, actress and student . I am the youngest fashion designer in the Greenville Fashion show for 5 years now. I have…
Nell Berkeley – Teacher, Volleyball Coach and Photographer
I was born and raised in West Virginia on a small beef farm. I was an active member of 4-H and FFA growing up and agriculture education is still a passion of mine. When I…
Elga Lejarza, HR Professional & Business Owner
I’m Elga Lejarza, a dedicated HR professional with 30 years of experience and the proud founder and CEO of HRTrainingClasses.com and HRDevelop.com. My journey began in Nicaragua, where I was born and raised, and in…
Matina Kazameas, Professional Organizer & Business Co-Founder
I am co-founder of Two Tidy Tinas, LLC, a professional organizing company with a team of ten Professional Organizers serving the Upstate of SC and Western North Carolina. Our mission is to help busy women…
Mandy Medlen – Fashion Industry Entrepreneur
Simpsonville has been my home for the past 25 years after moving here after college. I married my husband Charlie after graduating college and we have two amazing boys, Owen and Parker. Our golden doodle,…