ADMINISTRATION

Andy Benke, Town Administrator

Manages all personnel and departments,  overseeing all functions and operations of the Town. Serves as chief Town officer in all contract negotiations, budget implementation, projects and short and long-range strategic planning initiatives.  Primary liaison to Town Council for Staff and municipal matters.  Serves as Staff representative for all county-wide, regional and/or state meetings, unless delegated.  Andy joined the Town of Sullivan's Island in 2003 with 20+ years executive experience in the shipping industry.  A Sullivan's Island native and College of Charleston graduate, Andy lives on the Island with his wife, Ellen, and two sons, Christian and Dillon.

Lisa Darrow, Asst. to Town Administrator     

Directly assists Administrator with a variety of projects and programs, recently spearheading the Town's website re-development, developing and launching the Town's E-Newsletter, and facilitating the Town's Comprehensive Plan process.  Manages website/communications;  Planning Commission liaison; human resources and risk management; grant and bid administration; special event requests; manages vacation rental program.  Before joining the Town in early 2007, Lisa's prior municipal experience included the Town of Mt. Pleasant Planning Department and City of Isle of Palms.  Lisa holds a B.S. from the University of Maryland and is pursuing a Master's in Public Administration and an Urban Planning Certificate from the College of Charleston.  A native of Mt. Pleasant, Lisa lives in her hometown with her husband, Chris, and sons Stephen, Andrew & Joshua.

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Ellen Miller, Town Clerk

Maintains and updates all official and archival records for the Town, such as ordinances, resolutions and proclamations, titles, etc.  Attends regular Council meetings and prepares minutes.  Issues licenses and other permits; handles revenue collections and prepares deposits; Board of Zoning Appeals liaison, handling all applications, notices, appeals and minutes preparation.  Handles Town Clerk duties with Municipal Elections.  Ellen joined the Town in 2002.   

Jason Blanton, Comptroller

Handles financial and accounting functions: budget preparation and tracking; monitoring internal accounting controls, practices and procedures; fund management; tracking revenues and expenditures.  Provides monthly financial reports and budget projections.  Jason joined the Town in late 2007 having previous accounting experience with firms like Schleeter, Monson & Debacher.  A College of Charleston graduate with a CPA license, Jason is a native of West Ashley where he currently lives with his wife, Amy, and two children.   

Arlene Graham, Accounts Payable

Handles all accounts payable functions for the Town:  tracking and recording vendor expenditures; issuing checks and ledgering transactions.  Assists with accounting functions for the Town to include budget preparation and annual financial audits; maintains financial records for the Town.  Arlene joined the Town in 2003 with extensive accounting experience at various corporations and businesses.

Maria LoRusso, Clerk of Court

Manages all duties related to municipal court actions from citation to dispensation; coordinates jury trials and assists municipal judge as needed.  Maintains all court records as required by statute.  Maria joined the Town in mid-2007 with extensive administrative and office management experience. 

Mary Coste,  Water & Sewer Billing/General Admin

Manages all aspects of billing for the Water and Sewer Department.  Handles Water & Sewer Department related permits and customer service needs.   Located in Town Hall, Mary assists General Administration with customer inquiries, spearheading the dog license program and resident pool passes.  Mary is a native of Sullivan's Island.

Building Department Staff are located in Town Hall Buildings. 

Meet the Building Department Staff