Renee Kurek Romano grew up on Isle of Palms and graduated from Bishop England High School. Throughout her teenage years and early 20’s, she worked for locally owned business– Royall Ace Hardware, Shem Creek Bar and Grill, and Wonder Works. Working at these places allowed Renee to serve our community and to get to know many other Charleston natives. She loves spending time with her family doing all sorts of things from camping and boating to going to Clemson and cheering on the Tigers!

Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Bryan and I both grew up in Charleston but didn’t meet until 2010. We got married on September 29, 2017. We have 2 children- Layla (7) and Lucas (3).

Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Before becoming a Realtor, I was a nanny for 4.5 years to an amazing family. I loved being a part of their family and learned so much from them.

Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Poe’s on Sullivans Island and The Royal Tern on Johns Island.

Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived and worked in Charleston my entire life.

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would love to travel to Italy and Poland to see where Bryan’s family and my family are from.

Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Yellowstone.

Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To drive across the country with the kids.

Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
The Beatles or Queen.

Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Royall Ace Hardware in Mt.Pleasant. I loved working there through high school and getting to know so many people in our community.

Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Even though Charleston is growing and changing daily, I love that some things haven’t changed, including other locals that I have the pleasure of running into.

Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Assisi, Italy.

Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
I love October. Halloween is Layla’s favorite holiday, and we love decorating for it as soon as it’s October 1st.

Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Going to a Clemson home game with our friends and family.

Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My kids.

Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Pluff mud and an ocean breeze. They remind me of growing up on Isle of Palms.

Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Local shrimp, sweet tea, and Fort Moultrie.