Leading men

JUST CUSHIONS & HILTON HEAD FURNITURE CO.

By Barry Kaufman | Photo by Ritterbeck Photography

Toward the back of Just Cushions, within the stunning new furniture showroom marking the Hilton Head Furniture Co., you’ll find one item that is conspicuously out of place. Arrayed throughout, the furniture on display reflects the elegance and style of contemporary Lowcountry design. It’s a delightfully refined modern motif, which makes the antique sewing machine on the back wall stand out even more.

SACAPALABRAS

By Barry Kaufman | Photos by Rob Kaufman at Peaceful Henry’s

Some leading men are born to find one overarching passion in their life and follow it with dogged determination, never straying from their appointed path. Some leading men, however, are more diversified. We call them things like “serial entrepreneurs” and marvel at their seemingly bottomless ability to find their next passion, and their steadfast dedication to keeping so many irons in so many fires.

By Barry Kaufman | Photo by Rob Kaufman

When Joe Gancio came down from New Jersey with a vision to open a true neighborhood barbershop, he knew he wasn’t going to be able to do it alone. He was going to need to form a team.

CAROLINA VETERINARY CRITICAL CARE

By Barry Kaufman | Photo by Ritterbeck Photography

If there are two pillars of Dr. Matthew Tenwolde’s practice, they are honesty and a sense of community.

MERRILL LYNCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT

By Barry Kaufman | Photo by Ritterbeck Photography

What Mike Sirgo created when he started his financial practice office in 1993 was intended from the start to be generational - working with clients, their children and their grandchildren to help families build a legacy. Along the way, he wound up truly creating a legacy of his own, bringing his son Luke into the firm.

THE ALLIANCE GROUP REALTY

By Barry Kaufman | Photo by Rob Kaufman

At the risk of oversimplifying things, the real estate market is in a very interesting place right now. Interest rates have risen, inventory is slim, and yet the market remains brisk.

KAUFMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Story and Photo by R. Warren Lindason

Michigan native Rob Kaufman has called the Lowcountry home since 1992, but his career takes him around the country photographing architecture, food, portraits and even fine art.

AMERICAN WOOD REFACE

By Barry Kaufman / Photo by Lloyd Wainscott

Bruce Zaidman and his son, Ben, of American Wood Reface have been remodeling kitchens in the Lowcountry since 2009 and have over 1,000 very happy clients – so many in fact most of their business comes from referrals or repeat customers.

VACASA HILTON HEAD

by Barry Kaufman | Photo by Rob Kaufman

Behind every great Vacasa Hilton Head getaway, you’ll find a dedication that extends to both the guest and the homeowner. Each carefully curated vacation property is maintained to the highest standards, ensuring that homeowners enjoy peace of mind along with the highest possible rental revenue, while helping Vacasa Hilton Head guests create memories to last a lifetime.

THE FRENCH BAKERY

Story by Barry Kaufman | Photo Supplied

Tomasz Belka has been in the kitchen at The French Bakery since shortly after his father Marek took over 15 yeas ago. But his culinary journey began years before he made his way to Hilton Head Island.