Featured Members
PULSE is comprised of over 500 members. To get a better understanding of our membership, we have featured several of our members below. And who knows, maybe you may have the opportunity at a future PULSE event to be the next featured member.
Bruce Rowland
Bruce has been a member of PULSE for a year. Originally from Richmond, Va., he is self-employed with SwimSafe. He says, “I initially joined PULSE to attend the real estate seminar, but continued to attend events because of the networking opportunities.” In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, fixing old cars, Clemson sports and playing with his dog. His favorite things about Greenville are Paris Mountain and the dog park downtown.
Milton Isley
Milton is a programmer/analyst for BMW MC. Originally from Charleston, Milton has been a member of PULSE for six months. He says he joined PULSE because he wanted the opportunity to meet new people and learn about different businesses in the area and careers that people have. Want to learn to dance? Talk to Isley. He’s also a salsa dancer and instructor.
Jane Khodos
Jane is a communication specialist at Lockheed Martin. Originally from New York City, she says that she is “falling in love with the South.” She joined PULSE to meet “fun, new people” and network with other young professionals. She also enjoys yoga, dancing, traveling, learning languages and learning about new cultures.
Brooke Smith
Brooke has been a member of PULSE from more than a year. She joined because she wanted to get more involved in the Greenville community. Originally from Greenville, she’s an account executive with GSA Business. She says one of her favorite things about PULSE is that it allows her to meet new people. Some of her favorite things about Greenville are its convenient location to the beach and mountains and how Greenville is constantly growing and changing.
Anna Rowe
Anna is the manager of marketing and public relations for Human Technologies Inc. Originally from Greenville, she has been a PULSE member for a year. She says she joined PULSE because she likes “meeting great new people and getting involved with other young leaders in Greenville.’ In her spare time, Anna likes to horseback ride, hike and contra dancing.
Rebekah Webb
Rebekah is a deposit operations associate with Greenville First. She says she joined PULSE a year ago to make business contacts. Her favorite things about being a member is that PULSE allows her to “meet new people and get a sample of some of Greenville’s great restaurants.” Originally from Greenville, she loves her hometown for its renovated downtown area, especially Falls Park.
Jim Ciallella
Jim calls himself the Yoda of code at OrangeCoat. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he has been a member of PULSE for two years. He says PULSE “gives me a reason to get out and have a life during the week.” He likes the opportunities that PULSE offers him to meet new people and to spread the word about the company he works for. When he is not working, he enjoys Clemson sports and volunteering for Hands on Greenville.