Join Council in congratulating those employees who celebrated employment milestones with the Town during the month of August! Thank you for all of your hard work keeping our Sullivan's Island awesome!

Fire Department

Amanda Hawver - Assistant Chief- 22 Years on 08/11/2025
Mandy has been in the fire service for over 26 years. Born and raised in Mount Pleasant and Sullivan’s Island, Mandy started service the citizens of Sullivan’s Island in August of 2003. She started her career as a firefighter and now serves as an Assistant Chief. You can reach Mandy at ahawver@sullivansisland.sc.gov.

Police Department

Glenn Meadows- Chief of Police- 4 years on 08/23/2025
Glenn was promoted to Chief of Police for the Sullivan’s Island Police Department effective February 20, 2024. He is responsible for the administration and execution of the mission of the Police Department. He has over 40 years of experience in law enforcement. He is a SC State-certified instructor and enjoys establishing police/community partnerships. Glenn organized the police department’s annual Toys for Tots Christmas Bike Drives and the first department community blood drive. In 2005, Glenn retired as a sergeant after a 25-year career with Newport News, Virginia Police Department. After retirement, Glenn served three tours in Iraq and six tours in Afghanistan in a civilian Rule of Law advisory capacity. He also served as a SWAT instructor for the State Department's International Global Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program. Glenn can be reached at 843-883-5736 or gmeadows@sullivansisland.sc.gov.

Gary Erickson- Sergeant- 9 Years on 08/22/2025
Sgt. Erickson joined the Sullivan’s of Island Police Department in 2016 and has many years in law enforcement experience.He has been assigned duties in administration protocol for State and City citations and as evidence storage custodial assistant. He currently maintains credit for Field Training Officer status. Gary can be reached at 843-883-5714 or gerickson@sullivansisland.sc.gov.

Lisa Lawson - Patrol Officer- 2 Years on 08/07/2025
Lisa joined the Department in August 2023 and serves at a Patrol Officer for the Town. Prior to joining the Sullivan’s Island Police Department, she served for nine years with the Mount Pleasant Police Department where she was assigned to the traffic unit for eight years. She was also a part of the Crisis Intervention Team and is a national hostage negotiator. Lisa serves as a DUI instructor, Speed Measurement Device instructor and a Drug Recognition Expert instructor. She can be reached at 843-789-0362 or llawson@sullivansisland.sc.gov.

Michael Mitchum- Patrol Officer- 1 Year on 08/07/2025
Michael began his law enforcement career with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office in 2021. Prior to entering law enforcement, Michael worked in wildlife biology and the veterinary field, earning a Master of Science degree from Clemson University. His transition into public service began with a part-time role as a beach patrol officer for the Sullivan’s Island Police Department, where he discovered a strong passion for community engagement. Encouraged by then-Patrol Officer (now Lieutenant) Shaffer, Michael applied to and joined the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. His time at CCSO was instrumental in shaping his skills, building lifelong friendships, and affirming his dedication to public service. In August 2024, he returned to the Sullivan’s Island Police Department, bringing with him the knowledge and experience to continue serving the community with purpose and commitment. Michael can be reached at mmitchum@sullivansisland.sc.gov.
 

Water & Sewer Department

Joe Garavelli- Assistant Plant Operator- 2 Years on 08/14/2025
Joe has been with SIWSD since August 14, 2023. He works side by side with the WWTP Lead Operator. He holds a C Biological Wastewater Treatment License, B Water Distribution Licenses and a C Water Treatment License You can reach him at 843-883-5749 or jgaravelli@sullivansisland.sc.gov.