2 | KIAWAH ISLAND DIGEST
Prior to practicing law, I held executive positions in the
general building construction industry. I am currently
chairman of the Public Works Committee of the Town of
Kiawah. During my career in the construction industry,
I managed residential, commercial and industrial
projects including single family homes, residential and
commercial condominium projects, municipal buildings,
and industrial facilities. I have successfully dealt with
architects, engineers, developers, governments and all
of the associated regulatory agencies. My construction
industry experience and legal career have helped formulate
my view that all voices be heard and taken into account in
resolving the issues that arise in any endeavor. I take pride
in my ability to define issues and work toward resolution
in a logical and professional manner.
Volunteer/Committee Work:
Chairman, Public Works Committee, Town of Kiawah
Building Committee Town of Kiawah Town Hall project
Chairman of the City of Providence, RI Housing Board
of Review 1982-1985
Chairman, Building Committee, Sigma Chi Fraternity,
2011 – 2015, University of Rhode Island
STATEMENT OF FOCUS
I have been coming to Kiawah Island since 1985 and have
witnessed the multitude of changes over the years. I want
to ensure that Kiawah continues to be the wonderful
community that we know it is and to enhance the
governance of KICA so it becomes a more transparent
association for residents and non-residents alike. Since I
became a full time resident of Kiawah, I am aware of how
under-informed residents, particularly non-residents, are
about the governance of KICA. My goal is to assure that
all members are fully informed as to how the KICA board
and its staff manage and maintain this island.
The events of the past years, specifically the Rhett’s Bluff
matter, caused some discord among the members of KICA.
Much of this discord was the result of lack of transparency
and misinformation. We must strive to ensure that the
existing infrastructure on Kiawah is maintained at a level
that the community expects and deserves. If elected to the
KICA board, I will strive to ensure that any proposed new
projects, large or small, be fully and accurately explained
to all KICA members so that any future votes are based on
complete and accurate information.
BOARD CANDIDATE: BRENDAN MAGEE
I have owned property on Kiawah Island since 2003 in the
Inlet Cove, Turtle Cove, Turtle Point and Mariners Watch
neighborhoods. I am a full-time resident of Charleston
and enjoy Kiawah regularly by participating in Governor’s
Club golf events, enjoying the new improvements at
The Sandcastle, and taking advantage of the fine dining
options Kiawah Resort provides. I’ve also participated in
the Kiawah Half-Marathon but my real passion is fishing
and boating all over the island!!!
PERSONAL
I was born in Boston, MA but grew up in the Washington,
DC area. The first time I ever heard of Kiawah was when
I watched the 1991 Ryder Cup at The Ocean Course. It
reminded me of links courses I’ve played in Ireland and
I couldn’t believe a course like that existed in the U.S.!
As fate would have it, I accepted an assistant basketball
coaching position at the College of Charleston and,
except for a few years spent working in New York City,
have been a Charleston resident ever since. My family and
I have served on numerous homeowners association
boards. On Kiawah I have served on the Turtle Point
HOA and currently work closely on projects with the
Mariners Watch Board.
PROFESSIONAL
After earning my Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Business
Administration degrees from Winthrop University, I went
on to be an assistant basketball coach at Boston College
and the College of Charleston. I then had the opportunity
to work on Wall Street for Dean Witter before ultimately
moving back to Charleston and working for Smith Barney.