Location: 181 Bluffton Rd., Ste F103-2
Bluffton, SC 29910
Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Sumter, SC 29150
Editor
Sasha Sweeney, Editor
Office 843-757-9507, email: editor@blufftonsun.com
Originally from Syracuse NY, Sasha has called the Lowcountry home for more than 25 years. A lifelong publishing professional, she is the editor of The Bluffton Sun and The Hilton Head Sun, and formerly served as publisher of Hilton Head Monthly, Bluffton Monthly, and Hilton Head and Bluffton Magazines.
Married to Kevin for 30 years and a proud mother of two sons, Sasha is passionate about the Lowcountry and dedicated to telling the stories that shape our communities.
In her spare time, she enjoys boating local waterways, getting lost in a good book and never says no to a cup of coffee.
Page Designer
Cary Howard, Page Designer
Office 843-757-9507, email: cary@blufftonsun.com
After being at The Sumter Item for almost 13 years, Cary left and spent a few years working with Hodge Systems and Consulting Services before returning to The Item in 2022 after realizing her true passion is graphic design. She began working for the Bluffton Sun/Hilton Head Sun about a year after returing to The Item. Cary lives in Sumter, SC and works out of the home office there but she visits Bluffton often.
When she's not working she spends time with her two dogs, Fynn and Zorriey and her jumping spider Mojyito.
Advertising
BJ Frazier, Sales
Office 843-422-2321, email: bj@blufftonsun.com
After a lengthy and productive career growing daily and weekly newspapers in New England, B.J. Frazier relocated to the South to form his own media company. An integral part of his strategy was the re-launch of the “Bluffton City Sun” in 2006 and the launch of “The Best Savannah Restaurants” and the rebirth of “Coastal Sport & Wellness” magazines.
After successfully growing the company that also included The Bluffton Sun, The Hilton Head Sun and The Sun City Sun- along with their related digital formats - he sold the company in 2017. He remained on as “Sales Director” and continues in that role today.
Mary Pat Gifford, Sales
Office 912-414.7122, email: marypat@blufftonsun.com
Mary Pat joined the Bluffton Sun staff in 2021 and has over 25 years’ experience in media sales. Over the years she has worked in daily newspapers, community newspapers and broadcast television.
She has served clients in the Bluffton/Hilton Head market since 2006 and watched local businesses grow with a comprehensive marketing plan.
She relocated from New Jersey and enjoys the many amenities the Lowcountry offers, including fine dining, outdoor festivals and cultural events.
Mary Ann Kent, Sales
Office 843-575-4151, email: maryann@blufftonsun.com
Mary Ann is a New Jersey native who has called Bluffton home for the past 10 years. She graduated from the University of Richmond with a major in Marketing where she met her husband, Geoff. Together, they raised their three children – Tom, Michael, and Laura - in Westfield, NJ.
She has been with the Bluffton Sun and Hilton Head Sun since October 2023. Her extensive publishing career started with NJ Family Magazine where her passion for magazines and helping businesses succeed began. She has also enjoyed representing print and digital publications such as Where Visitor publications, the NFL Super Bowl Visitor guides and Hilton Head Monthly.
She and her husband enjoy traveling, hiking, exploring breweries and wineries and most of all, spending time with their granddaughter and grandpups.
Claudia Chapman, Sales
Office 814-434-3665, email: claudia@blufftonsun.com
Claudia is a Pittsburgh, PA native who has lived in all corners of the country.
Her professional experience started in air freight and transportation sales moved on to an executive role in a Chamber of Commerce and now enjoys a dual role in advertising sales and being a Realtor®.
She has spent the last twelve years exploring and enjoying the lowcountry. You might find her sailing the Port Royal Sound, enjoying a bite with her fiancé or cheering on her favorite football team.
Ownership
Jack Osteen: Managing Partner, Co-Owner of Osteen Publishing Co.
Office (803) 774-1238, email: jack@theitem.com
Kyle Osteen: Managing Partner, Co-Owner of Osteen Publishing Co.
Office (803) 774-1254, email: kyle@theitem.com
Vince Johnson, Group Publisher
Office (803) 774-1200, email: vince@theitem.com