On the Move

1. J BANKS DESIGN PRESIDENT JOINS HIGH POINT MARKET BOARD

Joni Vanderslice, president of J Banks Design, will serve a two-year term on the board of directors at High Point Market Authority. High Point Market is the “premiere” market for her company, designers, and designers and vendors worldwide, she said.

2. ALDI ANNOUNCES DATE FOR BLUFFTON OPENING

Bluffton’s newest grocery store is expected to open in January. Aldi said it will open Jan. 25 at 1131 Fording Island Rd. The company said on its website: “The savings in Bluffton are getting bigger.” For more information, visit stores.aldi.us/sc/bluffton.

3. BEAUFORT-JASPER REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND APPOINTEE

Anthony J. Alfieri has been appointed by the Hilton Head Island Town Council to represent the Town on the Beaufort-Jasper Regional Housing Trust Fund. Alfieri worked in the banking and finance industry for 35 years. He has extensive experience in affordable housing financing, including serving as president and chairman of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition.

4. HILTON HEAD NAMES PUBLIC SPACE PROGRAMMING MANAGER

Kevin Tylus was named the Town of Hilton Head’s public space programming and events manager, a newly created position responsible for logistical oversight of activities on town properties. He will be the primary contact for event management involving properties, facilities, and parks. Most recently, Tylus was Director of Community Relations for Visitation Home, Inc., in New Jersey.

5. LATITUDE MARGARITAVILLE HILTON HEAD OPENS EXPANDED AMENITIES

Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head announced the opening of its final phase of luxury resort-style amenities, including a Last Mango Theater for movies, live music, dancing and more entertainment. Included are a business center, arts and crafts room and a pottery studio. The expanded amenities also include two additional tennis courts, three additional pickleball courts, and lighted bocce ball courts.

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MARSHALL 6. DOG HOTEL OPENS NEAR BLUFFTON

K9 Resorts of Bluffton held a grand opening in December. The 6,100-square-foot facility on North Okatie Highway provides dogs with an advanced air purification system, Microban built into the floors and Kuranda dog bedding, a news release said. The new location is expected to bring 21 jobs.

7. TOWN OF HILTON HEAD ADDS ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Bryan D. McIlwee has joined the Town of Hilton Head Island as an assistant community development director. He will have oversight of the Town’s capital improvement program, facilities, engineering, and stormwater divisions. He has 14 years of public sector experience. McIlwee previously served as the assistant town engineer and stormwater manager from 2008 through 2016.

8. BLUFFTON NAMES POLICE CHIEF

Joseph “Joe” Babkiewicz was selected by town manager Stephen Steese as Bluffton’s next chief of police. Babkiewicz has worked in law enforcement for nearly 20 years. He began his tenure at Bluffton Police Department in 2008 and served as a police officer, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain. Babkiewicz also served in the U.S. Marine Corps for five years. He said his first objective as chief is to assess the departments’ strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, a news release said.

9. ROC DENTAL GROUP ADDS PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

Miriam Amaya has joined ROC Dental Group as a patient care coordinator. A Lowcountry native, Amaya enjoys spending time outdoors having fun with her daughter.

10. BEAUFORT NAMES CITY MANAGER

Scott Marshall was selected by Beaufort City Council as city manager. Marshall was interim Bluffton town manager for a few months in 2021 before being hired that June as director of Human Resources for Beaufort County. Marshall will begin his tenure as Beaufort city manager in January. He replaces Bill Prokop, who is retiring after serving as city manager since 2015.