Know the Hilton Head Properties Realty & Rentals Team

Get to know the dedicated professionals behind Hilton Head Properties Realty & Rentals! Our experienced team is passionate about providing exceptional service, local expertise, and personalized vacation experiences. From property management to guest services, we’re here to make your Hilton Head stay unforgettable.

Darcey Sundling

Partner/ Property Manager

Q&A with Darcey

Where did you grow up? Gloucester, VA

Where did you go to school? Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you? Work smarter, not harder.

Cat or Dog? All Animals! Husband is allergic to dogs, so we have cats.

A quote that you live by? Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.


Terry Sundling

Partner/ Field Engineer Manager

Q&A with Terry

Where did you grow up? Ohio and HHI

Where did you go to school? Hilton Head High 

Where would you most like to travel to and why? Anywhere with my wife.

Cat or Dog? Cat

What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people? Competed in triathlons and played ice hockey.

What is your favorite hobby, activity or creative outlet? writing. I am writing a book.

Jane Hyers

Partner

Q&A with Jane

Where did you grow up? Centerport, NY

Where did you go to school? University of Dayton

What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people? I've been to 50+ countries

What is your favorite hobby, activity or creative outlet? Traveling to see family, friends and the world.

Lillian Robbins

Accounting Services

Q&A with Lillian

Where did you grow up? New York City

Where did you go to school? Pittsburgh, PA

What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people? How well I can dance at my age.

Were would you most like to travel and why? Spain, it's part of my heritage.

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you? Never stress over the small things.

What is the most inspiring part of your job? Helping my teammates

MaryRose Heffner

Vacation Planner

Q&A with Maryrose

Where did you grow up? Massachusetts

Where did you go to school? Salem State University

What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people? Loved living on Daufuskie Island for 26 years - taking the boat to work and school.

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you? Never be bitter, be better and always be kind.

What is your favorite quote? One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.

A quote that you live by? Be the energy you want to attract.

MJ Hawkins

Vacation Planner

Q&A with MJ

Where did you do to school?  University of South Carolina Beaufort

What is your favorite hobby, activity or creative outlet? Kayak fishing and soccer

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you? Treat others how you would like to be treated

Cat or Dog? Dog

What is your favorite quote? "Joey doesn't share food!" - Friends

A quote you live by? Work smarter, not harder

Kelly Knight

Guest and Operations Support

Q&A with Kelly

Where did you grow up? Hilton Head 

Where did you go to school? Hilton Head High

What is your favorite hobby, activity or creative outlet? Snowboarding

Where would you most like to travel and why? Scotland and England - So much history

What is your favorite part about your job and why? I am able to interact with so many different people.

Rod Pena

Operations Manager

Q&A with Rod

Where did you grow up? Atlanta

Where did you go to school? Georgia Southern

What is your favorite hobby or creative outlet? Watching sports. Movies with my wife.

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you? Be Humble

What is your favorite part about your job and why? Family Atmosphere

A Quote that you live by? "Never ask anyone to do anyhting that you will never do yourself."

Scott Martindale

Director of Acquisitions | Guest and Owner Relations

Q&A with Scott

Where did you grow up? Buckhead, Georgia

Where did you go to school? eCornell Hospitality Program

What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people? I have managed Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star Resorts about the world.

What is your favorite hobby, activity or creative outlet? Golf, pickleball and spending time with my two little girls!

What is your favorite part about your job and why? I love making a difference, I enjoy helping people, I am passionate about earning trust!

What's the most inspiring part of your job? Building partnerships - earning trust through results not promises.

Matt King

Property Manager

Q&A with Matt

Where did you grow up? Hilton Head

Where did you go to school? Appalachian State University

Where would you most like to travel to and why? Western North Carolina, Special place in my heart

What is your favorite part about your job and why? Making people happy

Cat or Dog? Dog

Michael Collier

Property Manager Assistant

Q&A with Michael

Where did you grow up? Cincinnati, OH

What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people? I can dance like Michael Jackson

What is your favorite hobby, activity or creative outlet? Golf

Where would you most like to travel to and why? Africa, to go on a safari.

What is the most inspiring part of your job? Working with great co-workers and owners who value their employees and want to help us grow along with the company. 

Brian Gibson

Field Engineer

Q&A with Brian

Where did you grow up? Ridgeway, SC

Where did you go to school? Midland Technical College

What is your favorite food or cuisine, or HHI restaurant? Mexican

What is your favorite hobby, activity, or creative outlet? Gaming or fishing to relax

Cat or Dog? Dog

Jeremiah Dillon

Field Engineer

Q&A with Jeremiah

Where did you grow up? California

What is your favorite food or cuisine, or HHI restaurant? Olive Garden

Cat or Dog? Dog

What is your favorite quote? "With great power comes great responsibility" - Uncle Ben from Spiderman

Quote or Verse you live by? Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you"

Milton Serrano

Field Engineer

Q&A with Milton

Where did you grow up? Bronx, NY

What is your favorite food or cuisine, or HHI restaurant? Drunken Noodles

Where would you most like to travel to and why? Japan, to taste the local cuisine.

What is your favorite part about your job and why? Helping people

Cat or Dog? All of God's creatures are amazing.


Terry Sundling Sr.

Field Support

You're not seeing double. Terry Sr. helps with day-to-day maintenance and inspections. He is skilled in customer service and getting things done around here. He always has a smile and handshake to go with the jobs at hand. Terry is a long time Islander and even raised his family here.

Amber Cole

Marketing and Support

Q&A with Amber

Where did you grow up? East Tennessee

What is your favorite food or cuisine, or HHI restaurant? I am up to try most anything once

Where would you most like to travel to and why? Italy - eat, drink, and be merry

Cat or Dog? Both

What is your faborite Quote? "Exceed Expectations" -J Byrd