Townsend P. Clarkson
Townsend Clarkson has made significant contributions to the success of renowned Atlantic coast communities far beyond Kiawah Island. A certified public accountant and licensed real estate broker, he came to Kiawah after excelling as vice president of finance at Fripp Island in South Carolina and senior vice president at Amelia Island Plantation in Florida. Today, Clarkson oversees approximately 450 employees at KDP and its numerous affiliates, and serves as president of Kiawah Island Utility. Townsend believes "my gratification in being part of this incredibly successful endeavor has been the ability to work with so many types of talented people."
When Kiawah Development Partners (KDP) was formed in 1988, the team was committed to a community in which decisions would be guided by one overarching objective — to create enduring "quality of experience" for every Kiawah Island property owner. The operations team at KDP shares their vision on every level and demonstrates an understanding of what it takes to infuse the community with visible evidence of total commitment to quality.