First Citizens Bank announced that Daniel Island resident Gary White has joined the bank as senior vice president and market executive for its Greater Charleston region. In his new role, White will lead the retail and business banking teams in the Greater Charleston market, which comprises 12 branches.

Based in Charleston Main office, located at 182 Meeting St., White's responsibilities include business development and lending activities.

Prior to joining First Citizens, White was a business banking relationship manager with Wachovia. He brings more than 10 years of experience to his position.

A Charleston native, White earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the College of Charleston and a master's degree in business administration from The Citadel.

He currently serves as a member of the Charleston City Council, the Gibbes Museum board of directors, the Daniel Island Business Association, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Charleston Tourism Commission.

Carolina Fitness offers variety

Fitness buffs in the Lowcountry can now sign up for a variety of workout classes, from zero- impact personal sessions to high-impact group regimens, offered daily in the 1800-square-foot Carolina Fitness facility at the Oakland Market in Mount Pleasant.

Carolina Fitness offers personal training, workshops and specialty classes, including Ultimate Physicality, P90X, Zumba, Belly Dance, Turbokick, PiYo.

Carolina Fitness employs specially trained instructors to deliver a unique blend of exercise programs for men, women, and teens of all fitness levels. The Zumba class brings together a collection of world dances for an energetic and fun aerobic routine. Instructor Mary Austin teaches Belly Dance as a workout that increases muscle control and flexibility while enhancing your natural grace.

Ultimate Physicality, developed by former professional dancer Marka Danielle during her recovery from a spinal cord injury, is an intense, yet slow-moving and low-impact alternative exercise program that targets flexibility, strength and core stabilization.

People that are looking for the next challenge in their workout can try the P90X classes. Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, Mike Dougherty, challenges people in all levels of strength training and Plyometrics.

Carolina Fitness program descriptions and schedules can be found at www.carolina-fitness.com.Carolina Fitness is located The Oakland Market, 2046 South Morgans Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466. Phone: 843-388-7079.

LifeManagement Center gets gift

LifeManagement Center received a $5000 gift from the prestigious Oak Foundation.

The gift was in recognition of the work of John G. Wagner, EdS, LPES. Wagner is a South Carolina Board of Education Certified School Psychologist Level II and a Licensed Psychoeducational Specialist.

He has served as LifeManagement Center's director of Psychoeducational Assessment since July of 2006. Wagner came to the attention of the Oak Foundation when a parent reported his work in providing academic and life coaching to her college age son.

The Oak Foundation is an international group of philanthropic organizations with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Oak Foundation supports groups that help with causes such as climate change, homelessness, and human rights. It is one of a handful of organizations that devotes funds to help people with learning differences.

LifeManagement Center (LMC) is a South Carolina-based 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that helps people with learning challenges, such as ADHD and LD. LMC serves East Cooper clients at offices in Charleston and Summerville and can be reached at (843)852-5705 or www.lifemanagement.org.

Glasspro adds Gainey as auto tech

Randall Gainey has recently joined Glasspro as an auto glass technician and will be responsible for auto glass replacements and repairs. Before joining Glasspro Gainey was a flat glass and auto glass installer.

According to Paul Heinauer, president of Glasspro, 'We are very delighted to have someone with Randall's extensive auto glass experience join our growing technician staff.'

Vision Center  opens  Seaside location

Dr. Brad Bodkin and the staff of The Vision Center at Seaside Farms have recently opened their new eye care office in Mount Pleasant. The Vision Center at Seaside Farms strives to provide the most comprehensive and technologically advanced eye health and vision care to its patients.

The new office is located in the Shoppes at Seaside Farms, just off the IOP connector.

From now until Christmas, they are teaming up with Toys for Tots to help provide toys to children in need. Just bring in any new unwrapped toy and receive $50 off your eye exam or glasses.

For more information on the new office or to schedule your appointment, contact The Vision Center at 843-388-6200 or at www.seasidevision.com.

Whitfield recognized for Web marketing

Nationally renowned real estate marketing and technology speaker and REALTOR.com® and Top Producer Systems Vice President, Max Pigman, has presented to Debra Whitfield of Coldwell Banker United, Realtor the 'Real Estate Online Marketing Award of Excellence'. The Award of Excellence recognizes top agents who consistently provide great marketing services on behalf of their buyers and sellers.

The excellence award was presented to Whitfield at a recent real estate marketing and technology seminar that demonstrated cutting edge techniques for leveraging the internet and technology in real estate marketing.

Whitfield said, 'My seller clients appreciate how I can help bring more attention to the unique selling attributes of their home and ultimately help attract more qualified buyers. Buyers are also appreciative of a well presented home that has a better description and more ways to learn about the property before arranging an appointment. While it's certainly an honor to receive this award, I think ultimately it would be a disservice not to make REALTOR.com® and the Internet part of your standard home marketing plan. Some day soon most agents will see it as a must have requirement instead of something special. We're already seeing that change.'

Home sellers interested in finding out how to have their home marketed on REALTOR.com® can contact Whitfield at (843) 367-4845, www.cbunited.com/debrawhitfield or e-mail debra.whitfield@coldwellbanker.com.