BIOGRAPHY

Alan Perry was born in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1965 to his parents, Charles and Patsy Perry. He has two sisters, Kim and Cheryl, and a brother, Reid.

Alan married Kathleen MacClellan Perry in 2017, and together they have four children: Austin & Christian Perry and Ashley & Emily Gray.

Alan moved to Hilton Head Island with his family in 1972 after living here for the previous four summers. He attended Sea Pines Academy from second grade until his high-school graduation in 1984. While in school, he played basketball, soccer, and ran track. He was also Student Body Vice President, Interact Club President, and a member of the Yearbook staff. Alan won the Charlotte Jones Award for his work with members of the youth community, as well as the “Doorknocker” Award for his ability to open doors to new opportunities.

Ironically, Alan was voted Most Likely to Be Mayor by his senior class before graduation.

He attended Anderson College from 1984-1985, where he was a member of the soccer team. He then attended College of Charleston from 1985-1986, where he was one of the founders of the South Carolina Delta Chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity.

After college, Alan returned to Hilton Head Island to begin his career. He has lived in many different communities around the Island throughout his life, including Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, Shipyard, Folly Field, Wells East, Summer House, and Hilton Head Plantation. Alan is a member of Providence Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors, Greater Hilton Head Island Mortgage Lenders Association, and Hilton Head Home Builders Association.

Experience

  • Vice-Chair, Planning Commission for Town of Hilton Head Island

  • Committee Member, Town of Hilton Head Island PPI Committee – saving you 25% on your flood insurance

CIVIC Engagement

Alan’s local volunteer efforts are listed below, from current to past:

  • Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Current Chair

  • People for Parks, Current Fundraising Chair

  • RBC Heritage Classic Presented by Boeing Announcers, Current Chair

  • Hilton Head Island Recreation Association, Past President & Current Executive Committee

  • Hilton Head Prep Alumni Board

  • United Way, Past Allocations Panel Chair

  • Wells East Property Owners Association, Past Board President

  • Spanish Wells Property Owners Association, Past Board Member

  • Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Junior Leadership Class, Past Chair