In This Issue

Face of Selling Savannah to the World / Jessica Kelly

Real estate trailblazer Jessica Kelly is many things: an entrepreneur at heart, a tireless volunteer involved in everything from historic preservation to citizen advocacy, and a proud Savannahian. It is Jessica Kelly’s 16-year career as a real estate professional that has earned her a role as Savannah’s ambassador to the world.

Face of Real Estate Competence / Dicky Mopper

As a born-and-bred Savannah native, Dicky lives for the history, the culture and the unique districts that make the Hostess City the shining jewel of the South. It drives him not just as a real estate professional with Engel & Völkers, but as a proud son of Savannah, serving the community on public boards and committees, many involving preservation and city planning.

The Face of Sparkle

In addition to stunning diamonds for less, IDC thrives on giving back. That means everything from offering military and 1st responder discounts, to helping military and children’s charities, and fighting human trafficking.

Face of Vintage Transportation

From the classic lines of a 1950 Bentley Mark VI to the aggressive stance of a 1973 Mustang convertible, these are mobile works of art that let you cruise in style.

Face of Public Relations / Abshire Public Relations

“Every day we wake up with both feet on the ground, wondering what we will be doing or who we will be meeting that will make an impact,” says Abshire. “We love working with companies and being right in the middle of the room where key decisions happen and then see how those strategic decisions create a successful effort for our clients."

Face of Restored Confidence / Dr. Timothy Minton

“Our patients really appreciate having all the options and our honesty when presenting them on an individual level, ” Minton explained. “In both the reconstructive or cosmetic treatments and surgery we provide, our team’s goal is to help our patients bring back confidence in a professional, yet calming and laid-back setting.” That laser focus makes for picture perfect results.

Face of Women's Health / Dr. Carmela Pettigrew

At Dr. Pettigrew’s office, you will find her specialty practice: The Rejuvenation Clinic of Savannah, which was born from the many women requesting services beyond the common Gyn concerns. Here the full focus of her medical skill and technology is brought to bear in pursuit of improving Sexual Health, Hormonal Balancing/Optimization and Aesthetic Treatments.

Face of Education / St. Vincent's Academy

"St. Vincent's Academy has been changing the world, one young woman at a time for 175 years. We teach our students to be bold advocates for themselves and others. Glass ceiling? We've been shattering it for years. Our young women don't even know it exists," St. Vincent's president Mary Anne Hogan says.

Face of Fine Dining/Alligator Soul

What people may not realize is that Alligator Soul, which has enraptured the Savannah culinary scene since its launch in 2003, is actually the third iteration of the iconic restaurant. Co-founders Hilary and Maureen Craig originated the Alligator Soul formula of farm-to-table goodness and approachable sophistication in two different Washington state locations before transplanting it in the Hostess City.

Face of Family

“Sharing experiences with family and friends and watching them grow – that’s what truly inspires me.” With more than 25 years in the business, Pamela Hammock has seen trends come and go in real estate. Now, the firm is embracing AI-driven technologies to support their clients and agents with cutting-edge marketing tactics.

Face of Film

Their masterful storytelling, in which imagery and scenery jumps off the screen, has earned the crew at Alienworx 10 Emmy Awards as well as the admiration of some of the nation’s top production companies. With recent credits including Emperor, The Beach House and The Reckoning, their signature visuals have made it to audiences across the world.

Face of Distilled Local Spirits

The distillery’s story runs much deeper than just two friends; it’s a continuation of a Savannah tradition for crafted spirits that is laid out in fascinating detail when you take their immersive distillery tour. At Ghost Coast, local spirit means much more than just what goes into the bottle.

Face of Performance & Production

It’s hard to believe it’s been just a few years since the Stardust Pixxies began in 2015, dazzling crowds at smaller gigs while they built their reputation. Fast forward to the present, and this sky-high circus of wonder and amazement is one of the biggest feathers in Savannah’s cultural cap.

Face of Ophthalmology for 20/20 Vision

It’s more than just his years of education as an Oxford scholar and magna cum laude Princeton graduate. It’s more than the suite of high-tech solutions at his disposal. It’s in a passion, running generations deep, for medical care that puts equal emphasis on medicine and care. “I don’t treat eyes, I treat people,”

The Faces of Travel

Executive Director Greg Kelly and the commission have kept their eyes 50 years down the road, ensuring a lasting legacy of world-class air travel for the city of Savannah. Their destination is an intelligent expansion of the airport’s reach and its infrastructure, including multi-million-dollar interchange improvements and continuous modernization of the airport itself.

Face of Dentistry

You’ll discover all the leading edge innovative treatments/equipments at Smile Designs - guided 3-D implant surgery, same day custom crowns, sleep apnea modalities and precision color blending techniques, but you’ll also find a sense of restful calm that actually makes a trip to the dentist - dare we say it - enjoyable.

The Face of Justice

No matter how big or small, Tate Law Group has made it their trademark to achieve success. “It’s not just getting cases and resolving them,” says Tate. “We also take cases that others won’t.” Covering everything from medical malpractice to wrongful death, car crashes, product and premises liability, Tate Law Group won’t stop until you’ve received the compensation you deserve.

Face of Commitment

From family reunions to friendly tailgates - even galas - Budweiser and Bud Light commemorate memories. Southern Eagle Distributing (SED) is proud to distribute a multitude of brands, that connect Savannah and the Golden Isles with the King of Beers, while supporting our community through a diversity of efforts.

Face of Service

“One of the things we try to always maintain is leaving a lasting impression, because our clients are our biggest cheerleaders,” she says. Complementing that is Tersh’s relentless energy and passion for his business, demonstrated not just in his popular Service Business Mastery podcast and his service as president of the Small Business Chamber of Savannah, but in every job he undertakes as founder of Service Emperor.

Dr. Greco is the Face of Change

“We’ve had a great life for ourselves and all of our children. We love the Lowcountry.” That love manifested itself in a practice that has garnered national recognition and produced life-changing research. It’s a wonderful addition to our community that was only possible because anything worth having is worth asking for.

The Face of Corporate Law

As one of Savannah’s most recognizable and honored attorneys, Bowen’s extensive experience in business and entertainment law have made him an indelible part of Savannah’s history. It’s safe to say that Bernard Cohen Shield’s legacy is in good hands.

Elaine Seabolt is the Face of Luxury Real Estate

Sometimes, luxury means having the resources to help out those in need, as was the case when she closed the highest-priced home in Atlanta and a forty-thousand dollars townhouse for a client with imperfect credit on the same day. “Needless to say, my earnings were far greater on the large sale,” says Seabolt. “But my sense of true accomplishment was helping someone find a home.”

Face of Tradition

Following World War II, Bud’s father restarted Mingledorff’s Inc. During the war, Mingledorff’s had ceased operations as the entire economy was restructured into war time production. He was also elected Mayor of Savannah three times during the 1950’s. Mingledorff’s, now an air conditioning distributor, is still owned by the Mingledorff family, but is headquartered in Atlanta.