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 is appointed by the Mayor and members of Town Council to assist the Mayor with managing the day-to-day operations of the town. The Town Administrator is responsible for supervising town staff, implementing the town's budget and managing outside service providers. The Town Administrator is also designated as the Operations Official under the town's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

(843) 768-9121
[email protected]

Katharine Watkins, Assistant Town Administrator

The Assistant Town Administrator assists the Town Administrator with the day-to-day operations of the town, performing a variety of functions including human resources, IT, payroll and procurement. The Assistant Town Administrator also serves as the town’s Clerk/Treasurer. In this role, she is responsible for providing control and oversight of town finances, maintaining official records of the town, and processing FOIA requests.

(843) 768-9121
[email protected]

Tyler Newman, Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator is responsible for the administration of the town’s planning, zoning, and code enforcement functions. The Zoning Administrator interprets, monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, business licensing, permitting, nuisance abatement, and health and safety issues. The Zoning Administrator also serves as the town's Chief Code Enforcement Officer.

(843) 768-9121
[email protected]

Abigail Grooms, Communication & Events Manager

The Communication and Events Manager is responsible for planning and implementing the town’s overall communication and public engagement strategies, including citizen engagement, communication, content creation, event management, media relations, public outreach, and website and social media management. The Communication and Events Manager is also designated as the Public Information Officer under the town's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

(843) 768-9121
[email protected]

Nichole Nettles, License & Permit Official

The License & Permit Official 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 Official 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
[email protected]

Robert Meyer, Buildings & Grounds Manager

The Buildings and Grounds Manager is responsible for the general maintenance and repair of all facilities and grounds owned and/or maintained by the town, including Town Hall, Seabrook Island Road and the shared use pathway. The Building and Grounds manager also plans, schedules, coordinates, directs and oversees the work of seasonal personnel and contracted service providers.

(843) 768-9121
[email protected]

Mike Williams, 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
[email protected]

Ed Rooney, Code Enforcement Officer

Beth Rinehimer, STR Compliance Manager

The Short-Term Rental (STR) Compliance Manager is responsible for administering and enforcing the town’s STR ordinance. The STR Compliance Manager processes STR permit applications, ensures compliance with the town’s STR regulations, coordinates the inspection of STR units, enforces violations of the STR ordinance, and responds to public inquiries, complaints, and requests for service.

[email protected]
(843) 768-9121

Lauren Compasso, Admin Assistant/Clerk of Court

The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the Mayor, Town Administrator, and other members of town staff. The Administrative Assistant serves as the initial point of contact for the public and responds to various types of inquiries, complaints, and requests. The Administrative Assistant also assists with the administration of business licensing and short-term rental regulations. The Administrative Assistant also serves as the Clerk of Court.

[email protected]
(843) 768-9121