2022 Ambassadors

Mark Nixon is a dedicated, full-time real estate consultant with the Elevé Properties team at Charter One Realty. Originally from Pennsylvania –where he developed his passion for results based in hard work from his father on their family horse farm – Mark slowly ventured down the east coast until finding what would quickly become his favorite town: Bluffton, South Carolina. Today, he is proud to have called this growing slice of Lowcountry paradise home for the past 7 years.

Mark quickly discovered his passion for customer service after joining the food and beverage industry at the age of 16. This led to a successful career in Hospitality Management that spanned the next 24 years. Culminating in Operations, and having received multiple awards, Mark took his skills in sales, negotiation, and his passion for helping people in a new direction when he entered the world of real estate as part of the Elevé team.

Mark has earned designation as both Hilton Head Island Ambassador and Bluffton Ambassador, serves as a Chamber Ambassador for the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, and loves to help all things Bluffton grow, develop and prosper.

When he isn’t working, Mark can be found enjoying the Lowcountry life with friends and family. Days on the May River are cherished, and enjoying the creations of the incredibly talented chefs that Bluffton and Hilton Head boast are among his favorite activities. That, and sitting on the dock, watching the sun set with a good glass of wine and his furry companion, Porter.

Tanner Russell is a native of Pennsylvania, but has been a proud resident of South Carolina since 1997.  Tanner earned an Associates Degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC. 

For the past four years, Tanner has enjoyed serving as an Insurance Agent with South Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance.  Prior to his current position, Tanner had 14 years of experience in the hardware and plumbing sales industry for Bird Decorative Hardware & Bath.

In addition to his day-to-day job, Tanner is a member of the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and is heavily involved in the Chamber Ambassador program.

Will Savage has lived in the Lowcountry for 15 years. Will has a BS in Hospitality Management and over 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. He prides himself on his customer service skills and overall ability to understand and relate to the client. He has a background in Hotel Management and recently transferred over to the mortgage industry to join the family business.

Will lives in Bluffton Park with his wife, Jacklyn, and their 2 dogs. When he’s not at the office, you can find him cruising the golf cart around Old Town Bluffton, fishing, or enjoying some local cuisine.

Holly Caraballo has been a resident of the Lowcountry since 2009 when her husband’s military career brought her family here. Bluffton was such a great area to raise their family that they never left. Holly has a Master’s of Public Administration in Healthcare Management and currently works as the Physician Relation’s Manager for St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital in South Carolina. Holly and her husband, David, have three daughters that keep them busy. The oldest is in college and the younger two attend high school at May River High. The Caraballo family loves to travel in their free time and spend time enjoying life in the Lowcountry.

Monty has been helping the creation and workings of Hilton Head Solar, which is owned by his son Steven Schwartz, for the past three years down in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Hilton Head Solar is a sister organization of Lucent Energy LLC., which has been in existence for over eleven (11) years in the Northeast. Hilton Head Solar does NOT use subcontractors for any jobs. In addition, Hilton Head Solar is a very community minded company which donates many man hours to the local Fire Dept. in giving working seminars ON THE TOPIC OF HANDLING FIRES WITH SOLAR PANELS. HH Solar also offers discounts to first responders (Police and Firemen) as well as to Service men and Veterans. In addition, folks who refer a client to us ( supply name , address, and the electric bill for that referred individual that purchases a solar system), will receive a $500 referral check upon closing. Hilton Head Solar will not be undersold when a competitors contract is presented.