achievements

Members of ICC

The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions that include product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. The Code Council's codes, standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.
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Members of NAHB

The National Association of Home Builders of the United States strives to protect the American Dream of housing opportunities for all, while working to achieve professional success for its members who build communities, create jobs and strengthen our economy.
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Members of NAR

Our membership is composed of residential and commercial brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors, and others engaged in the real estate industry. Members belong to one or more of approximately 1,200 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®.
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Members of GGAR

An Association of REALTORS® strives to be the collective force influencing and shaping the real estate industry. It seeks to be the leading advocate of the right to own, use, and transfer real property; the acknowledged leader in developing standards for efficient, effective, and ethical real estate business practices;
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Members of HBA

We are your neighbors and community leaders providing education and support for building industry professionals. We create jobs, encourage home ownership and promote responsible growth throughout the Upstate of South Carolina.
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Jonathan Giles

Vice President

Hometown

Columbia, SC

Education

BS in Business Administration, SC & NC Real Estate Broker license, SC & NC General Contractor license, SC Residential Builders license, SC Home Inspectors license, and International Code Council (ICC) Residential Inspector.

Job Experience

Worked for several national and local builders in a management role over the last 30 years, as well as built custom homes

Hobbies/Interest

Flying helicopters, spending time with family

Favorite Thing About Travelers Rest

Proximity to downtown Greenville and Paris Mountain State Park

Jimmy Wilson

CEO

Hometown

Thomson GA

Education

University of Georgia, BBA Accounting, Masters of Accountancy

Job Experience

Partner with Ernst & Young, LLP; President of Sunex Tools, LLC

Hobbies/Interest

Golf, Boating and Outdoor Activities

Favorite Thing About Travelers Rest

Swamp Rabbit Trail & Great Restaurants

Will Smithers

purchasing manager

Hometown

Middleburg, VA

Education

South Carolina - Bachelors

Job Experience

Working in residential construction since 2012

Hobbies/Interest

Camping and hiking

Favorite Thing About Travelers Rest

BBQ at Monkey Wrench

Foster A. Rodwell

CFO

Hometown

Myrtle Beach, SC

Education

Clemson University, B.S. in Accounting, 2003, Masters in Accountancy, 2004

Job Experience

Big 4 accounting firm EY as a CPA primarily with real estate, grocery, and manufacturing clients. In 2012, Foster began working in Travelers Rest with a Pinestone Capital affiliate.

Hobbies/Interest

Any and all outdoor adventures with his wife and two boys including youth sports, camping, boating, and the beach.

Favorite Thing About Travelers Rest

Great restaurants

Justin Frierson

director of construction

Hometown

Lexington, SC

Education

Presbyterian College

Job Experience

Licensed Unlimited General Contractor and have been building single family homes for the past 3 years.

Hobbies/Interest

Hunting, fishing or anything outdoors with my wife Anna and 2 boys Walker and Wells.

Favorite Thing About Travelers Rest

Restaurants and outdoor activities that TR provides

Karen Fox

design consultant/realtor

Hometown

Hendersonville, NC

Education

Blue Ridge Community College/Wyatt Institute

Job Experience

SC Licensed realtor since 2016, former regional design manager for a national furniture company, owner of Fox Homes and Interiors

Hobbies/Interest

Boating, DIY home improvements, spending time with my kids, college football. GO TIGERS!

Favorite Thing About Travelers Rest

The peanut butter diablo cookie at Upcountry Provisions.

Lizzy Hester

Accounting Manager

Hometown

Asheville, NC

Education

Appalachian State University, B.S. in Accounting 2014, Masters of Accounting, 2015.

Job Experience

CPA for a regional accounting firm, working primarily with not-for-profit, governmental, and manufacturing clients. Accounting and financial analyst work for a couple of organizations, including Hincapie Sports, before joining the Pinestone Construction team in May of 2021 as accounting manager.

Hobbies/Interest

Running, cooking, pilates, and long walks with my dog, Barnicle

Favorite Thing About Travelers Rest

The Swamp Rabbit trail and local restaurants