Long Island to the Lowcountry: How Kathi Herrmann Built Community at the Mt. Pleasant Towne Center

Phone: (843) 216-9900 ext. 202 [email protected]   This episode of Shrimp City Report was recorded live at The Refinery in Charleston and features marketing director Kathi Herrmann of Mount Pleasant Towne Center. Kathi shares her journey from Long Island, New York, and her education at University of Hartford, where she studied marketing and music management with dreams of working in the rock music industry. She built a long career with Simon Property Group, rising through the ranks in large-scale shopping centers in New York before relocating to South Carolina. Though initially hesitant to move south, she quickly embraced Charleston’s slower pace and outdoor lifestyle, bringing her big-market experience and creative ideas to Mount Pleasant Town Center, where she recently celebrated 10 years. Throughout the conversation, Kathi highlights how she helped transform the Towne Center into a true community hub through signature events like the Pup Bowl benefiting Charleston Animal Society, Arts Fest in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, the Sweat Series, concert series “Live Under the Oaks,” and the Pink Promenade fundraiser for Roper St. Francis Foundation. She emphasizes community impact over profit, noting that all ticket proceeds from charity events go directly to nonprofit partners. Kathi also discusses inclusive initiatives like “Lights and Love” for families with children on the autism spectrum and holiday partnerships with East Cooper Community Outreach. Her approach blends marketing strategy, community engagement, and philanthropy, helping establish Mount Pleasant Town Center as a central gathering place for events, shopping, and local connection. https://www.mtpleasanttownecentre.com https://www.facebook.com/shopmptc https://www.instagram.com/shopmptc/