About Tour Daufuskie

    Meet the Tour Daufuskie Team!

     

    Brian and Pam Cobb – Owners

    Brian and Pam are Georgia natives and UGA alumni. Prior to moving to Daufuskie, they lived in North Carolina for 20 years and worked in the bio pharmaceutical sales and healthcare industries. They spent most of their weekends at the Outer Banks camping with their dogs. Six years ago their lives changed when each lost a parent and they came to Daufuskie to grieve and unplug. The peace of the island captured their souls and they fell in love with this bridgeless island. Months later, they quit their jobs and moved to Daufuskie full time. They started School Grounds Coffee Shop a year later with the promise to be good stewards to the island. No plastic leaves their shop, and all products are biodegradeable. When they found out Tour Daufuskie was ready for new ownership, it fit beautifully with their vision for the island supporting eco-tourism, history and adventures for families.

    Jason and Dena Hipskind – Owners

    Jason and Dena Hipskind first crossed over the Calibogue in 1999 and fell in love with the quiet solitude and pristine nature of Daufuskie. Over the years, their 3 children learned to walk, swim and ride bikes on the quiet streets of Melrose. For years Jason and Dena envisioned the creation of an eco-tourism company on the island, and were thrilled when, in 2011, Tour Daufuskie was created. Today, they are proud to be the second owners of this true island gem and look forward to continuing its growth and success well into the future.

    Hollie Thompson-Lloyd – Director of Operations

    Hollie joined Tour Daufuskie in June 2021 as Operations Leader. Hollie and her family relocated back to Daufuskie Island in March 2021 after being away for 4 years. Hollie is a Firefighter/Paramedic and has served local communities as well as Daufuskie Island. She has a love for the outdoors and spends much of her time camping, fishing, kayaking and enjoying all things nature has to offer. With a strong desire to serve this little paradise, she couldn’t think of a better opportunity than working with the Tour Daufuskie team.

    Caroline Keisler

    Associate Director of Operations – Caroline grew up in Lexington, SC. Her and her family started vacationing on Daufuskie Island in 1993. She deeply enjoys Daufuskie Island and in 2019 made it her full time residence. Caroline started with Tour Daufuskie as an intern in April of 2019, and has moved up to a full time position.

    Having been drawn to the island for so long, Caroline has a true love for Daufuskie. She very much enjoys being able to share this love with island visitors!

    Jennifer Null

    Lead Reservationist – Jennifer and her Paramedic/Firefighter husband, Ed, fell in love with Daufuskie Island while visiting friends in 2013. After surviving almost 17 years near Chicago, they decided to transplant their 4 children to warm and wonderful Daufuskie Island in December of 2020. They love hiking camping, foraging, fishing, and DIY projects. Jennifer’s love for Daufuskie and people allow her to enjoy her job at Tour Daufuskie to the fullest. Give her a call to reserve your magical Daufuskie Island adventure, today!

    With special thanks to our interns! – Ellie, Sam, Auggie, Maxxe, Cade, Tucker, Warren & Haley
    And special thanks to our team of phone talent who work as Tour Daufuskie ambassadors every day.

     

    Every day is an adventure. It is an opportunity to learn, grow and better understand the natural wonders around us. It is with this spirit that the Tour Daufuskie team operates.

    Through Tour Daufuskie, we hope to give visitors a local perspective and foster a sense of unplugged appreciation.

    See what you can discover on Daufuskie Island with your talented guides!