Staff Directory

The Town of Seabrook Island has a small but dedicated group of employees who are committed to providing efficient and effective services to our residents, visitors, businesses and property owners.

Joe Cronin, Town Administrator

The Town Administrator assists the Mayor with managing the day-to-day operations of the town. As the town's Zoning Administrator, he is responsible for the administration of all planning and zoning related activities, as well as enforcement of the town's Development Standards Ordinance. The Town Administrator is also designated as the Operations Official under the town's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

(843) 768-9121
jcronin@townofseabrookisland.org

Katharine Watkins, Town Clerk/Treasurer

The Town Clerk/Treasurer provides accounting, clerical and secretarial services to the Mayor and Town Council and serves as the municipal clerk for all regular, special and emergency meetings of Town Council. As the town's chief archivist, the Town Clerk/Treasurer is the primary point of contact for all requests submitted under the SC Freedom of Information Act. She also assists the Municipal Judge as the town's Clerk of Court.

(843) 768-9121
kwatkins@townofseabrookisland.org

Lynda Stearns, License & Permit Specialist

The License & Permit Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for individuals and entities seeking to establish or renew a business license within the town limits. The License & Permit Specialist also assists homeowners, builders and contractors in obtaining necessary permits for construction, maintenance and renovation work within the town, and coordinates permitting and inspection activities with Charleston County.

(843) 768-9121
lstearns@townofseabrookisland.org

Nichole Nettles, Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the Town Administrator, Town Clerk/Treasurer and License & Permit Specialist. The Administrative Assistant assists with the issuance and renewal of annual businesses licenses, as well as enforcement of the town's Business License Ordinance. The Administrative Assistant also provides customer service support to residents, businesses and visitors to the town.

(843) 768-9121
nnettles@townofseabrookisland.org

Faye Allbritton, Special Assistant

The Special Assistant previously served as the Town Clerk/Treasurer for the Town of Seabrook Island. In anticipation of her planned retirement in the summer of 2021, the town hired a new Town Clerk/Treasurer in July of 2021. She will remain with the town in a special role to assist with training and transition of the new Town Clerk/Treasurer. The Special Assistant has served with the town for more than 25 years.

(843) 768-9121
fallbritton@townofseabrookisland.org

Tom Strehle, Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officers are responsible for identifying, investigating and enforcing alleged violations of the town's Code of Ordinances and Development Standards Ordinance. Code Enforcement Officers are empowered by the Mayor and Town Council to issue an ordinance summons in instances where a violation is alleged to have occurred. Code Enforcement Officers have the same powers and duties as a constable.

(843) 768-9121
info@townofseabrookisland.org