Small Business Assistance Corporation

TYLER ROMINGER
TOWNE, INC.
41ST AND LINCOLN ST.
SAVANNAH, GA
(912)443-1388

Tyler Rominger had set a goal for herself when she began in the stylist profession and that was to eventually own her own salon. She had accumulated excellent experience working for the largest salon chain, Van Michael Salon, in Atlanta for ten years. She moved to Savannah and got a job with Liberty Six where she developed a large and loyal clientele and met numerous stylists.

Tyler felt that the time was right to move into her own salon. Tyler and her husband Mcleod approached the Small Business Assistance Corporation for the funding. They began looking for a promising location and found the perfect location at the corner of Lincoln and 41st. The house needed extensive renovation and Tyler was becoming frustrated at seeing her dream so close but still so far. Her loan request was approved by the loan committee of SBAC and work moved forward, although at a slow, slow rate.

Through much perseverance and hair pulling by Mcleod, Tyler’s husband, Towne, Inc. finally opened and began receiving rave reviews for the design of both the salon and the stylists. Towne, Inc. is located at 41st and Lincoln Street and is open six days a week.

STEWART’S FISHING CHARTER
JOHN BRAD STEWART
1 HWY 80
SAVANNAH, GA 31410
(912) 656-1868

It’s a fishy job but someone has to do it. That someone is Captain John Brad Stewart, the owner of Stewart’s Fishing Charter. Stewart’s Fishing Charter is a recreational fishing company that carries up to four individuals on an enjoyable fishing trip off the Tybee Island Shore. He offers four and six hour trips for inshore and offshore fishing. For the inshore fish lovers, Captain Stewart will take you about five miles from the dock where you can fish for redfish, trout, flounder, sheephead, whiting and sharks. His offshore excursions take you about 6-18 miles off the beach in 56 – 60 feet of water. Here individuals fish for mackerel, bluefish, jacks, cobia, sea bass, whiting, sharks and other ocean species.

Captain Stewart graduated from Georgia Southern University with a biology degree in Marine Ecology. He immediately hit the waters as an employee for Amick’s Deep Sea Fishing. From there, he gained over 14 years of professional experience with inshore and offshore fishing charters and has acquired over 1,000 USCG days as a deckhand/mate and over 400 days as the captain of a vessel. Since receiving his captain’s license in September 2005, he has retained the position of captain aboard all inshore and offshore charter with four or less people.

Becoming a sea captain is no small task. Captain Stewart had to navigate for 100 hours in Sea School; he had to perform 765 days on the water since the age of 15. Within three years, he had to spend at least 90 of the 765 days sailing on the ocean. Finally, he had to pass a 10 hour Coast Guard Standard Test. Every five years, he has to reapply to maintain his license. This requires him to spend 180 eight hour days on the water within a five year period.

These trips are ideal for the entire family, father/son, male friends, mother/daughter or female friends. Yes women you will enjoy these trips because Captain Stewart will take you to the spot to catch the fish of your choice. But he also does all of the dirty work; he baits the hooks and cleans and bags the fish for you. So women, you can take a relaxing fishing trip, have very limited contact with the fish while, at the same time, impressing your significant other by bring home cleaned, bagged fish-fresh from the ocean.

Whether you are an expert fisherman or just want a peaceful day on the water catching your favorite sea creatures, give Captain Stewart a call. He loves the water, has passion for what he does, and is loaded with experience. He is the only full time inshore captain on Tybee Island and schedule trips from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. He can be reached at (912) 656-1868 or (912)897-6759. Also feel free to visit their website at www.amicksdeepseafishing.com.

Captain Stewart received two MicroLoans from SBAC to purchase his boat and to replace the boat’s motor.

JAMESTOWN DESIGNER KITCHENS, INC
CHRISTINA AND ROBERT KERNODLE
116 RANDOLPH STREET
SAVANNAH, GA 31401
PHONE (912) 234-1927

Christina and Robert Kernodle are the owners of Jamestown Designer Kitchens, Inc., which they opened in 2007. This is a kitchen and bath cabinetry company that serves the needs of homeowners, home builders and commercial builders. Their products range from base level utility cabinetry to custom built high-end cabinets. It is housed in a 6,000 square foot brick structure with 1,700 used for showroom where the Kernodles displays a wide array of their products to aid their customers with their purchasing decisions. The remaining 4,300 square foot warehouse and woodshop gives Robert and Christina the opportunity to receive and store products for delivery as well as modify stock cabinetry or build custom items.

This couple has secured several commercial contracts with contractors such as DLS Construction, Apple Gate & Brennen, Coastal Builders, ApplePeal Properties and RL Hall Construction. Other business includes residential clients who live in various communities in Chatham County: The Landings, Southbridge, Ardsley Park, Windsor Forest and Tybee & Dutch Islands.

Both bring an abundance of construction experience, customer service and management to the business. Matt has a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in Construction Management as well as 17 years of experience in the construction industry. He owned and operated Oaktree Construction, a remodeling and carpentry company from 1993 until moving to Savannah in 2004. In 2006, he worked as a Chatham County Building Inspector, earning International Code Council Certifications in residential building, plumbing and electrical. He also has extensive experience in residential design, drafting, cabinetry and carpentry.

Mrs. Kernodle holds an Associate Degree in Hospitality from International Business College and earned an International Code Council Certification as a Residential Building Inspector. She also worked as a Construction Superintendent for a well known contractor in Savannah. As for management, she was the Resources Manager for Manna Corporation of the Low Country (Wendy’s and Captain D’s) and a District Manager for Wendy’s. Customer service was exhibited by both in all jobs during their times as employees.

For anyone in the market for the very basic cabinetry or if the smooth upscale Cadillac model is desired, Jamestown Designer Kitchens can fill the order. Their hours of operation are Mondays thru Fridays 10:00am to 5:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am to 3:00pm.