Chris Drury knows the value of family. When he’s not coaching Kiawah River’s dedicated team of sales agents as the broker-in-charge of residential real estate sales, he’s traveling with his wife of 35 years, Mary Lynn, to visit their 4 children and 4 grandchildren. A native Southern Floridian and Florida State University alumnus, Drury has called Kiawah and the surrounding Lowcountry home for the past 16 years.

Prior to joining Kiawah River in 2020, Drury served as president and broker-in-charge across the river at Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE), where he oversaw the closings of more than $3.6 billion in sales across 2,765 luxury real estate transactions. During his 14 years with KIRE, their market share exceeded 85% as Drury led the sales team to record sales and market growth. Before KIRE, Drury led sales teams in various communities throughout Florida including Weston, a master-planned suburban community in Broward Country, where his team sold over 1,700 homes within one year. During his time at Weston, it was in the top five selling master planned communities in the nation. As vice president of sales, he also oversaw the Saussy Burbank Mid-Atlantic division where his teams predominantly sold spec homes and developer lots in the Carolinas.

Drury continues to share a wealth of professional and personal assets with the Kiawah River family including a healthy sense of humor and positive attitude. In his role at Kiawah River, Drury is a “player coach” – managing the team as well as working with buyers and sellers to help them realize their dreams. We are grateful and look forward to him sharing his wealth of knowledge for years to come.

cdrury@kiawahriver.com

Charleston-native Gabriella Andrews spent her childhood taking full advantage of the Lowcountry’s waterways, history and natural beauty. As a Kiawah River Sales Executive, that affection for the outdoors makes doing her job as authentic as the Kiawah River lifestyle itself. “I love being at Kiawah River because we are not just selling a home, we are selling a lifestyle and a sense of place.”

Andrew’s love of nature led her to college at the University of Montana in Missoula where she received a BA in Photojournalism. Prior to college, she attended Ashley Hall School in Charleston. After spending five years in luxury real estate marketing for a developer of world-class, private sporting clubs, Andrews transitioned into real estate sales. Her properties ranged from The Greenbrier Sporting Club at the renowned Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia to exclusive private island developments in the Turks & Caicos Islands and the Bahamas. She gained invaluable experience working closely with national and international sales teams, architects, builders, designers and homeowners and earned her 100-ton Captain’s license in 2005.

Andrews shares her passion and strong connection to the long-term vision for the Kiawah River community with her husband David, son Charlie as well as Goose, her yellow lab and a foster goat named Garrett from The Goatery at Kiawah River Farm.

gandrews@kiawahriver.com

Dean Haeusser is passionate about sports and the outdoors. A seasoned golfer and sales professional, the Kiawah River Sales Executive brings more than 33 years of experience to the coastal community.

Husband to Tammy for more than 26 years and dad to son Davis and daughter Jordan, Haeusser approaches his career just like he does everything in his life, with a drive to help people. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, he began his career as a club professional at Algonquin Golf Club and Moon Valley Country Club, teaching others how to play and enjoy the game, before joining PING Golf Equipment as an assistant to the VP, Allan Solheim and President / Founder, Karsten Solheim.

Haeusser continued his 22+ year career with PING as a sales representative, covering territories in KS, GA and MO and earning Sales Rep of the Year awards in the Gateway PGA Section. His career expanded into luxury real estate sales at Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee, GA, for eight years and Kiawah Island Real Estate for three years before joining the family at Kiawah River.

A devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues hockey, Haeusser loves to stream the games when he’s not helping families find their new home at beautiful Kiawah River!

dhaeusser@kiawahriver.com

Fourth-generation, Charleston native David Nelson grew up around the waterways, weather patterns and wildlife of the sea islands. The Kiawah River Sales Executive and avid outdoorsman spent his childhood exploring the coastal landscapes. Witnessing the growth of the coastal community first-hand David continues to feel a strong sense of stewardship for the marshes, coastlines and land that remains his home.

After studying Business at the College of Charleston and embarking on a career in Real Estate, David joined The Beach Company in 1991. More than three decades with TBC have taken him through Sales, Brokerage and the Development of over 17 new-construction developments ranging in size from $50 million ventures to over $1 billion, from the Lowcountry to the Caribbean. Throughout his career he has consistently been a top 5% Salesperson.

Prior to Kiawah River’s development, Nelson had the luxury of spending hundreds of hours exploring, hunting, fishing and camping with family and friends throughout the 2,000-acre tract. Combined with the wealth of knowledge he has gained from working on every stage of property development, and his deep respect for the land, water and history of Kiawah River, he is as much a part of this sea island setting as the blue crabs that forage along the creek banks.

Nelson is now focusing on property and new construction sales and uses his vast experience to advocate for his clients and as a liaison between them and the Architects, Builders, and Design Professionals with whom they will work throughout the process of attaining their new home in Kiawah River.

dnelson@kiawahriver.com

Kayla Nelson, a fifth-generation Charleston native, is a dedicated professional with a strong academic background. She holds an M.B.A. from the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Biosystems Engineering from Clemson.

Before joining Kiawah River, Kayla honed her project management skills in the real estate sector, working for Castle Rock Development C0., Ayuda Companies, and Newland Communities. Her expertise lies in project management, subcontractor procurement, budget analysis, client relations, and safety documentation.

Kayla’s extensive experience and commitment to excellence are as evident as her warm southern upbringing and welcoming personality.

knelson@kiawahriver.com

Jack’s story at Kiawah River began with a simple but life-changing moment. One afternoon, his wife Natalie returned to their Avondale home and said, “Get in the car… you have to see this place.” That drive led them to their dream home on the river, where the beauty of the Lowcountry and the rhythm of the tides became part of their family’s daily life.

Jack’s career spans strategic corporate sales management and high-end real estate. After working with brands like Leo Burnett, Coca-Cola, and UPS, he built a successful real estate practice in Atlanta, representing both buyers and sellers in luxury markets. With a background in luxury real estate and corporate deal-making, Jack brings both strategy and experience to every transaction. His deep knowledge of Kiawah River’s hidden treasures and his perspective as a resident allow him to turn the stress of selling into a smooth and rewarding experience. Personally invested in the success of this community, Jack is uniquely suited to help his neighbors achieve the highest value for their homes while honoring the place they all call home.