Eskimo Advertising

ASAP Heating and Air Hires New General Manager in Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC, September 26, 2018 – ASAP Heating and Air welcomes Eddie Benton as the new General Manager for the company effective October 1st. Utilizing the tools gained through various leadership positions, he steps out of retirement to bring broad-based experience from a number of different industries. With a vast background in accounting and strategic planning, his role will help strengthen ASAP’s financial and operational teams.

“I was searching for an integrator, someone who understands numbers and people,” said ASAP Heating and Air President Ryan Hudson. “With his expansive resume, Eddie was the perfect solution.”

Benton started his business career with General Telephone & Electric (GTE), now Verizon Communications, before coming to Columbia in 1992 to manage a large cardiology practice that grew to become the Columbia Heart Clinic. In 2001, he left that position to become the Chief Operating Officer for Nexsen Pruet, a large Columbia-based law firm with 9 different offices throughout the Carolinas. After a brief stint as consultant to a Christian ministry in Cleveland, OH in 2009, he returned to Columbia in 2010 to assume the role of COO with the law firm of Collins & Lacy. In 2016, he accepted the same role with another Columbia-based law firm before retiring to do private business consulting in late 2017. Benton holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of South Carolina, a M.A. in Counselor Administration from Appalachian State University, a B.A. in Finance from Georgia Southern University, and a M.B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

A leader with a strong reputation in comprehensive HVAC services, ASAP Heating & Air is at the forefront of serving residential and commercial customers in the greater Columbia, SC area. With a concern for the local community and environment, all of ASAP’s experienced service technicians are licensed, insured and have years of heating and air conditioning experience to deliver a better service experience for its customers. Offering the latest technology as well as energy saving solutions, ASAP Heating and Air is one of Columbia’s top heating and cooling comfort resources.

For additional information, interviews or photos, please contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For more information about ASAP Heating & Air, visit www.asap-mech.com.

Acme Lowcountry Cantina Updates Menus By Adapting Concept to Upscale Casual

(photo courtesy: Zak Collins Photography)

Previously centered around bar food and Tex-Mex cuisine, Acme Lowcountry Cantina is now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily with flavor profiles that exemplify fresh local ingredients with a strong presence towards seafood. The restructured lunch and dinner menus combine elements of traditional Lowcountry cuisine with classic cantina fare offered in a casual beach atmosphere. Additionally, there are weekly specials that include an Early Bird Special weekdays, Kids Eat Free on Mondays and Lobster Night on Thursdays.

(photo courtesy: Zak Collins Photography)

“We are concentrating on more of what our market demanded, which is high end cuisine at reasonable prices combined with casual, yet flavorful menu items,” said Executive Chef Frank Kline. “For those seeking a tasty bite at the beach, our restaurant has completely changed our focus, food, attitude and atmosphere.”

With a Bachelors of Science from the University of South Carolina, Executive Chef Frank Kline has worked within the culinary industry for 16 years. During this time he learned every aspect of restaurant operations. He began his career purchasing wines for culinary pairings within Crew Carolina. He later honed his skills at other Charleston area establishments when managing The Boathouse at Breach Inlet under Executive Chef Charles Arena and recreating Carolina’s with Chef Jeremiah Bacon (of Oak, Macintosh, Per Se, and Le Bernadin). Now he uses his vast experience to create the best overall dining experience for his clientele. An award-winning chef, Frank’s focused style is the new Southern movement of creating immense flavor from fresh, local ingredients.

For additional information about Acme Lowcountry Cantina, visit www.acmecantina.com.