Meet Our Staff

Welcome to the Beach!

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Al Ward - General Manager

My wife and I are natives of southern Brunswick County and have 3 married children with 6 grandchildren. I love the perfect mix of rural living and beach life. I can easily enjoy a day in the country or on the water in my boat and enjoy our impressive local views. I have worked full time in real estate since 2005 and joined Sunset Properties in 2013. I enjoy working with our homeowners and as GM, help to facilitate operating in all departments.

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Pam Armistead - Maintenance Coordinator

I moved from New York in 2011 to be closer to my parents. I started working for Sunset Properties in 2012 in the Housekeeping Department. I moved to the Maintenance Department in 2023. My favorite thing about living at the beach is the ability to go whenever I want, as it's just a few minutes away. We love to launch the jet ski and just ride for hours up and down the waterway. I work closely with the homeowners and vendors to make sure they have an enjoyable vacation.

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Liz Brown - Reservations

I moved from Delaware in 2011 to Little River, SC and moved to Brunswick County in 2013. I grew up visiting Delaware and Maryland beaches and I definitely prefer the beaches down here. Sunset Beach has been a favorite since moving to the area because of the calmer pace and beautiful scenery. I started working for Sunset Properties in 2025 in the reservations department. My favorite part is getting to help all of the excited guests that are planning their family trip.

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Hannah Frink - Accounting

I grew up coming to Sunset Beach to visit family and have always felt at home here. I met my now husband here as kids playing on the beach. After living in Virginia for a few years, we decided to move back with our two young children in 2020 to be closer to family. I started working at Sunset Properties in 2021 in accounting and have enjoyed my time working the staff, homeowners, and guests.

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Sean Janiec - Reservations Manager

I moved to Sunset Beach in 2016 with my wife who is from the area. We both love the beach and wanted to be close to family. I started working at Sunset Properties in 2024 as a reservationist. I really enjoy helping our guests plan their vacation and make memories for years to come.

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Shelly Lewis - Reservations

I started with Sunset Properties in winter of 2024. It has been a breath of fresh air working with such a great team who value quality customer service as much as I do. Sunset Beach has always been mine and my family’s absolute favorite place to soak up the sun, fish, and watch the waves. I work in the Reservations Department, working closely with guests to ensure that their vacation is the best it can be.

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Jamey Mann - Maintenance

I moved to Sunset Beach in 2019 from Chapel Hill. I am a proud NC native. I started working for Sunset Properties in 2020 hoping to work part time and do some traveling. However, once I arrived at the beach, I realized I couldn’t leave the beautiful beach behind. I work in Maintenance full time to help assist guests during their stay as well as prepare properties in advance for owner and guest arrivals

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Peggy McGuinness - Vacation Rental Manager

I have lived in Sunset Beach for 22 years. I moved from NJ and other than family, I have never looked back. The best part of living at the beach for me is proximity to the ocean. I grew up vacationing at the Jersey Shore and long summer days at the beach invoke joyful memories of childhood summers and family vacations. I work with owners and guests to ensure the best vacation and property condition possible.

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Amanda Pearce - Maintenance

I was born and raised in SC. Growing up, coming to Sunset Beach, is a trip we took at least once a week, just to get out of the house, or to take a Sunday drive. I have two boys, one grandson and a granddaughter. I have been with this wonderful company since 2022. I enjoy the people that I work with and share their values.  I take pride in making sure each property is well taken care of. If there are any maintenance issues during your stay, I will do everything possible to get them fixed in a timely manner.

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Tom Seletyn - Maintenance

I relocated here from West Virginia. I started with Sunset Properties in April 2018. I work with the Maintenance department, helping to prepare properties for rental and assisting guests during their stay.

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Sev Severston - Maintenance

I've lived in the area for about 4 years, but have been visiting for the past 21 years. I like the pace of life and really like the weather in the fall and spring. I was blessed enough to have joined what I feel is my second family to me in January 2018. As the Maintenance Director, my main role is to handle the logistics of anything maintenance-related. From something as minor as a bulb replacement to major issues such as HVAC repairs, I work closely with our maintenance coordinator and techs in preparing houses for rental and assisting guests during their stay. It is important to ensure that service requests are handled in a timely manner so communicating with guests and owners is a critical aspect of my job.

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Tracy Thibaudeau - Housekeeping 

I moved to Sunset Beach in 2020 to be able to spend more time with my mom. I have loved living at the beach and enjoying all this area has to offer. I started working for Sunset Properties in 2022 as a reservationist and then transitioned into our housekeeping department. I truly enjoy working with all of our owners, guests, and cleaning staff to provide a wonderful vacation experience for our visitors.