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Cleantech Campus @SeaPoint in Savannah, Ga. Welcomes Pool Protection Technologies as New Tenant

Dulany Industries Inc. and SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex are pleased to welcome Pool Protection Technologies as a new tenant at Cleantech Campus @SeaPoint in Savannah, which serves as an incubator for companies focused on advancing sustainable technology. Headquartered in an existing 60,000-square-foot R&D facility at 100 SeaPoint Blvd., Cleantech Campus @SeaPoint is designed to foster innovation and creative synergy.

Pool Protection Technologies, founded by Garrett Stigall and Guy Gober in 2021, offers a sustainable, chemical-free approach to pool maintenance, utilizing ultrasonic technology to eliminate and prevent algae growth at the cellular level. Committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions, the company’s ultrasonic technology saves customers up to 70% on chlorine costs while helping to maintain proper pH balance and keep pool water clear.

“We wanted to be part of an accelerator community here in Savannah where we could focus on research and development and growing our business,” Stigall explained. “The Cleantech Campus was a great option for us to thrive.”

Stigall and Gober are both recent graduates of the University of Georgia. Stigall earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 2024 and Gober earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering.

“We are excited to welcome Pool Protection Technologies to the Cleantech Campus at SeaPoint,” said Kevin Glover, Vice President of Dulany Industries Inc., a parent company of the SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex. “Our goal is to provide a collaborative, supportive environment for tenants like Pool Protection Technologies, who share a strong commitment to innovation, green technology and sustainability.”

The Cleantech Campus @SeaPoint serves as a unique resource, providing a strategic location for cleantech companies to learn, grow and develop creative initiatives focused on sustainability. A two-story building at SeaPoint is co-located with existing industrial operations using clean technologies, as well as an existing solar farm and steam-driven electricity generator.

Want to know more about Cleantech Campus @SeaPoint? Visit seapointcomplex.com/cleantech.

Three Seabolt Real Estate Professionals Earn Prestigious Christie’s International Real Estate 2024 Luxury Specialist Certification

Seabolt Real Estate, the #1 luxury real estate firm and independent real estate brokerage in Savannah, based on annual sales volume, announces that Associate Broker Staci Donegan, Associate Broker Danielle Hopper and Sales Associate Kacey Howard have recently earned the 2024 Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialist certification. This certification recognizes top-producing agents who have undergone specialized training to enhance their skills and knowledge to better serve clients in the luxury market.

More than 90 agents from around the world received the Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialist certificate at an invitation-only conference in Beverly Hills, California, on June 25-26, 2024.

“We are honored to recognize this elite group of agents as Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialists,” said Thad Wong, co-CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate. “The designation is a testament to these agents’ expertise in luxury real estate sales and their dedication to ongoing training and education, and also lets buyers and sellers know they are working with the highest caliber of luxury agents focused on integrity, expertise and unobtrusive customer service.”

Seabolt Real Estate professionals who earned the Christie’s Luxury Specialist title in 2024 include:

Staci Donegan, Associate Broker, was honored as Seabolt Real Estate Agent of the Year and the #1 Individual Luxury Residential Agent for the Savannah Multi-list Corporation (MLS) region in 2020, 2021, and 2022 and has been repeatedly recognized as a Top Producer. Her superior sales volume has also earned her a spot on RealTrends’ list of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals and the honor of being named the #5 Realtor in Georgia. A five-time member of the prestigious Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle, Donegan combines her knowledge of the Savannah area with her background in business and accounting to provide buyers and sellers with a highly professional experience.

Danielle Hopper, Associate Broker, is a member of the Howard & Hopper Team at Seabolt Real Estate and one of the firm’s top producers, with over $10 million in sales in 2023. Hopper was named to the 2024 Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle and is a long-time Richmond Hill resident. She previously served as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ford Field & River Club in Richmond Hill and has held additional leadership positions within the luxury golf community and country club industry. Hopper’s extensive sales experience and vast market knowledge underscore her current role as a sought-after advocate for clients in the luxury real estate market.

Kacey Howard, Sales Associate, is a member of Seabolt Real Estate’s top performing Howard & Hopper Team and a seasoned Sales Associate with over a decade of experience. She was named to the Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle in 2024 and has been recognized for her tremendous sales volume and notable transactions, including one of the highest residential real estate transactions in Richmond Hill to date. Prior to joining Seabolt Real Estate, Howard was a long-standing Sales Associate at The Ford Field & River Club in Richmond Hill. Originally from Hinesville, she comes from a family of real estate professionals and understands the importance of customer service and client care.