Johnston joined Sea Trail Plantation in 2002 as Director of Sales, Conference Services and Banquets. Prior to joining Sea Trail Plantation, Johnston served as the Food and Beverage Manager and Conference Services Manager for Berry Hill Plantation & Conference Center in South Boston, Va. While there, she was responsible for increasing sales and providing visiting executives from around the world with the highest quality accommodations and a five-star level of food and beverage. She also aided in the development of the Conference Sales Department once the private facility went public. Johnston has served as a sales executive for Century 21 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and has managed many fine-dining facilities in the Myrtle Beach and Pawley�s Island, S.C. areas.

�Kimberley�s proven success in her position as Director of Sales, Conference Services and Banquets for Sea Trail Plantation has given us ample reason to promote her,� said Dana Connelly, President of Sea Trail Plantation.  �Kimberley�s more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry is a tremendous asset to Sea Trail and we look forward to her making significant contributions in her new position as Director of Resort Operations.�

About Sea Trail Plantation
Located just minutes from Sunset Beach, N.C., Sea Trail�s 2000 wooded acres are the perfect destination for championship golf, business meetings and functions, the finest in resort living, and unforgettable coastal Carolina vacations.  Sea Trail offers three, par 72, championship golf courses designed by masters Willard Byrd, Rees Jones and Dan Maples.  Each course works with the natural beauty of the Carolina coast yet has a distinct feel and unique challenges. The resort offers beautifully appointed rooms, suites and villas including many with golf course views.  Guests enjoy world class amenities including a deluxe Swim & Fitness Center with indoor and outdoor pools and whirlpools, a licensed massage therapist and children�s activities throughout the season.  Sea Trail�s Conference Center is the largest on North Carolina�s coast offering over 70,000 square feet of meeting and function space.