Trey Hardesty, Beaufort Hotel

Trey Hardesty, Beaufort Hotel

At the Beaufort Hotel, where refined hospitality meets the charm of the Crystal Coast, Trey Hardesty serves as the Director of Sales and Marketing—leading the team that brings conferences, weddings, and major events to life. Trey oversees group sales, marketing, and...
Seva Raskin, Living Salty Concierge

Seva Raskin, Living Salty Concierge

Along the Crystal Coast, where coastal living blends with year-round hospitality, Seva Raskin has built a business dedicated to helping homeowners feel cared for no matter where they are. As the owner and founder of Living Salty Concierge, LLC, Seva launched her...
Sam Cape, Gaffer’s

Sam Cape, Gaffer’s

Sam Cape, the General Manager at Gaffer’s in Emerald Isle, has spent over 22 years in the restaurant industry. From fast-paced lunch rushes to packed summer nights, she’s seen it all — and her passion for hospitality hasn’t faded. Her journey began at Subway on Camp...
Rhiannon O’Meara, Thirsty Surfer

Rhiannon O’Meara, Thirsty Surfer

Rhiannon O’Meara has called the Crystal Coast home her entire life. From working at a local surf shop as a teen to serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, and now bartending at The Thirsty Surfer, she’s done it all. Her love for people, good conversation, and this coastal...
Mykal Zangwill, Fuzzy Peach

Mykal Zangwill, Fuzzy Peach

When Mykal Zangwill and his family traded snow shovels in Pennsylvania for sand toys on the Crystal Coast, they found more than a new landscape—they found a community eager to welcome them. Since opening Fuzzy Peach in Cape Carteret in 2012, Mykal has helped shape the...