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Client Success Stories
Steve Riley
Principal Consultant and former Town Manger of Hilton Head Island, SC
"I worked alongside Frank for nearly 25 years during my tenure as Town Manager of Hilton Head Island. Through a unique Memorandum of Understanding, the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association served as our lead provider for community parks and recreation. Watching Frank grow the Association to meet the diverse needs of our island was truly remarkable. His tenure brought about transformative community assets, including the development of a Senior Center, expanded youth programs, and top-tier aquatic services. His hands-on experience and common-sense approach were instrumental during town park and facility planning processes. What truly set Frank apart was his innovation and deep understanding of budgeting. He was incredibly easy to work with and had a natural talent for developing recreation programs that fostered community connection. Beyond infrastructure, he created long- lasting, beloved traditions like Wingfest and the Turkey Trot, which remain vital to the wellbeing of Hilton Head Island. Frank’s leadership, financial stewardship, and collaborative spirit have left a permanent, positive mark on our islands quality of life. I highly recommend him."
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Leah Arnold
Executive Director of Parks and Recreation for the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association
"Having worked with Frank for over 20 years, I highly valued his practical, common-sense approach to management. This is why I am so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him. His leadership, support, and encouragement made a lasting impact on me both professionally and personally. He genuinely cares about his team and leads with integrity, positivity, and absolute professionalism."
Alan Perry
Mayor of the Town Of Hilton Head and Loan Officer at Northpoint Mortgage
"Having worked with Frank for over 30 years, I can attest that his dedication to the Hilton Head Island community is unmatched. As Mayor and former Board President of the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association, I have witnessed his strategic planning and visionary leadership transform our region. Frank masterfully balances community impact with rigorous fiscal responsibility and expert budget management. His true talent lies in designing multigenerational recreation programs and enduring community events.
Today, Frank channels this decades-long record of success into premier consulting services. Any organization aiming to elevate its community footprint, optimize budgets, or execute flawless strategic plans will benefit immensely from his expertise"
Honors & Achievements
"As we celebrate the retirement of Frank Soule, we are proud to introduce a new tradition that will carry his legacy forward, the “Soule” of the Rec Employee of the Year Award.
This award honors exceptional dedication, leadership, and service, the very qualities Frank championed throughout his distinguished career as Executive Director. These values define not only Frank’s leadership, but also the culture of excellence he helped build at the Island Rec Center.
The “Soule” of the Rec Award will recognize employees who inspire others, lead with purpose, and go above and beyond in service to our community, just as Frank has done for so many years.
Thank you, Frank, for your unwavering commitment, vision, and heart. Your impact will continue to be felt in every program, every team, and every person who walks through our doors." Island Recreation Center
"Frank Soule, who is retiring later this month after 39 impactful years with the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association, has been named the honorary ball dropper at The Sea Pines Resort’s annual family event to welcome in the new year.
At the iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse, Soule will signal the ball drop following a spirited countdown by those in attendance. The 7 p.m.
Soule has carved out a legacy on Hilton Head Island since he arrived in 1986 when he was named Program Director of the Island Recreation Association. Six years later, he was promoted to Executive Director and has expertly guided the non-profit organization for the past 33 years.
In addition to spearheading the programming for the first-ever Island Recreation Center in 1988, he later worked with community leaders to create People for Parks, which has raised more than $5 million to support the development of parks and recreation facilities throughout Hilton Head Island. Additionally, Soule played a key role in the 10-year process that led to the expansion and remodel of the Island Recreation Center.
The Hilton Head Island Recreation Association is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people of all ages. The Association produces, provides, and coordinates public recreation programs, wellness activities, and events, and commits itself to monitoring the recreation needs of the community.
Soule, his wife Kelly, and their two children, Benton and Ashtin, have lived at Ashton Cove since 1992.
He joins an impressive list of ball droppers since the event began in 2011 that includes Hilton Head Island mayors and town managers, board members of the Heritage Classic Foundation, an active serviceman, and local celebrities such as legendary entertainer Gregg Russell and Stan Smith, the resort’s head tennis touring pro and former world No. 1-ranked singles player. "CH2 Magazine"
