Contributors
Rooted in Puprose. Grit that gives back.
Down here in the Low Country, we believe in showing up for each other. Supporting causes isn't just a part of what we do- it's at the soul of who we are. From rescue animals to clean coastlines and creative classrooms, we partner people and projects that make this place better. And that is who these Contributors are and how they show up for their community in helping our success. We thank these very special contributors!
Because we lift up our neighbors, we lift the whole community.
Nicholas Patrick
Rooted in Purpose, Raised in the South
Nicholas Patrick is a powerhouse of purpose, where Southern grit meets global vision. An award-winning Strategic Accounts Manager and Sales Operations Executive, Nicholas brings over a decade of proven leadership across business development, manufacturing, and marketing. With a degree in Political Science and Business Management from Tuskegee University and an Executive MBA from Johns Hopkins University, he leads with heart and horsepower, delivering inspiring results.
A proud son of Savannah, Nicholas serves as Executive Director of the Longleaf Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to environmental preservation and Southern heritage. He also sits on the Town of Thunderbolt Planning Commission and the Board of Savannah Jazz, where he champions smart growth and cultural preservation in the region he holds dear.
Nicholas is also the co-founder of Low Country Grit, a lifestyle brand that celebrates Southern storytelling, creative entrepreneurship, and community pride. From mentoring young leaders to spearheading conservation initiatives, his work reflects a legacy of service, soul, and bold innovation.
Nicholas Patrick isn’t just making moves—he’s building something that lasts.
Stacie May Taylor
Southern Soul. Sunshine Spirit. Heart for Helping
Stacie May Taylor is a dynamic blend of creative force and compassionate leadership. A graduate of SCAD with roots deep in the Low Country, she’s graced New York Fashion Week, launched luxury brands like Alton Lane and Pink Chicken (NYC), and led high-end retail spaces, including the premier Montage.
But beyond the business, Stacie is a connector, a curator of beauty and belonging. Whether she’s supporting grassroots causes, mentoring young creatives, or unearthing Tybee Island’s fossil-rich history (as featured on WTOC), her work reflects purpose and heart.
A fierce advocate for women’s empowerment, education, and community heritage, Stacie leads with a servant’s heart and a strategist’s mind. Her personal style is effortless, her kindness contagious, and her commitment to creating meaningful impact is unwavering.
From front-porch wisdom to boardroom brilliance—Stacie May is proof that authenticity, grace, and good old Southern grit never go out of style.
LeeAnn Ritch
Through the Lens of Light & Love
LeeAnn Ritch is more than a photographer—she’s a storyteller with a lens, capturing sunlit moments and soulful connections. A Florida native, LeeAnn adopted Savannah more than 20 years ago. With an eye for natural beauty and emotion, LeeAnn’s signature style is airy, candid, and heartfelt, with a preference for working with natural light. Her work reflects her coastal roots, evoking the warmth of the golden hour and the quiet power of authenticity.
LeeAnn uses her platform and artistry to uplift others through family portraits that preserve legacy, wedding galleries that radiate joy, or community-centered collaborations that champion connection. She proudly advocates for women-led creative businesses, often donating her time and talent to local fundraisers and nonprofit campaigns.
LeeAnn’s mission is simple: to make people feel seen, celebrated, and beautiful, just as they are. Every image she captures is a love letter to life.
Benton Boyd
Benton Boyd’s Creative Compass
With boots-on-the-ground mentality and a mind for big ideas, Benton Boyd blends his outdoorsmen heart with a bold marketing brain. As a creative strategist and content architect, Benton has helped brands grow their voice and reach—from launching loyalty programs to igniting partnerships with Black Rifle Coffee and Springfield Armory. His secret? A rare knack for blending data-driven insight with authentic storytelling that sticks.
From founding his own agency to leading major campaigns for Norma Precision and SpecChem, Benton brings more than just know-how—he brings a vision that moves markets and inspires teams. Beyond the boardroom, Benton’s heart beats for the wild and worthy. A lifelong conservationist and Ducks Unlimited volunteer, he’s also championed causes like Operation Breakthrough, Veterans Help Foundation of Wyoming, and Pheasants Forever.
Whether he’s behind a camera lens, on the hunt for the next great brand story, or mentoring young marketers, Benton’s impact runs deep, wide, and purposefully Southern.
Founder, Alexa Frame
A proud Savannah native and passionate advocate, Alexa’s journey began born into a family surrounded by music with a belief that civic engagement is a responsibility. As a mother of two children with significant learning differences, Alexa found her voice, advocating fiercely for their needs in a system that often overlooks the most vulnerable. That fight quickly expanded into a broader calling- to stand up for others facing similar challenges in silence.
Her activism was deepened when she lost her brother to his mental health battles—a moment that galvanized her on a mission to create spaces for connection, joy, and healing.
While her travels took a linear path from New Orleans to New York, Savannah called her home, where she is now culminating her work and passion into a bold vision: to build something with grit, soul, and purpose. With Low Country Grit, she hopes to help channel local art, music, and storytelling into a unique accessible platform for change, so that the experience of those creations can be shared directly with you. This invitation is extended to you to find the grit it takes to build a stronger, more compassionate Low Country for all.