Our Team

Alan L. Donald
Broker Associate, B. Eng., MBA, REALTOR, e-PRO, SRES, CIPS, CPE
Lead Agent, Listing Specialist

Alan was originally trained as a Mechanical Engineer and obtained his MBA from the Haas School of Business at U.C. Berkeley. 

Since 2004, he and his team have established a strong presence and a solid reputation in the residential real estate market in Charleston, SC, where they have successfully helped more than 400 families with their real estate needs.  

Alan is a strong advocate of continuing education. He received his e-Pro designation in 2009, the Seniors' Real Estate Specialist Designation (SRES) and the CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) designation in 2015 and the Certified Probate Expert (CPE) designation in 2019. Alan is fluent in both Spanish and English.

With over $100 million in accumulated sales, the Alan Donald Team has ample (and successful) experience working with out-of-town and local clients, military PCS transfers, first-time buyers, investors, probate executors, move-up buyers and 55+/retirees. We service the whole metropolitan area, including Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, Summerville, Hanahan, Goose Creek, North Charleston and the barrier islands. 

The vast majority of our business comes from past clients and referrals, so our focus and passion is on delivering “legendary service” to all our clients, while promoting local businesses and supporting community initiatives. 

Alan has been a volunteer at The Citadel School of Business Mentors' Association, the Global Fluency Initiative sponsored by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, the former Latin American Business Council of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors and the Keller Williams Realty Associate Leadership Council. He also taught Real Estate Market Analysis at the College of Charleston. 

He is active in the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, the Global Fluency Initiative, the Citadel School of Business Mentors Association and The Charleston Women In International Trade (CWIT).

In his spare time, Alan and his wife Heidi are active tennis and pickleball players, and enjoy traveling, camping, hiking, fishing, cooking and the outdoors.

Cynthia Partrick
Realtor® | Buyer Specialist | ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) | e-PRO | HECM Certified

Cynthia holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the College of Charleston and brings 3 years' experience in residential and commercial real estate and 6 years' experience in event management and hospitality.

She's a detailed and effective communicator who focuses on client experience. As an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), she can service all types of buyers, from first-time home buyers to military transferees and retirees who are "right-sizing" for their golden years and investors. 

Cynthia is well versed in all the 55+ Active Adult communities in the Charleston, SC Area. She is also qualified as a Realtor knowledgeable in Home Equity Conversion Mortgages for Purchase (HECM). 

Heidi Schless
MCP
Operations Manager

Heidi holds a Master's Degree in City and Urban Planning from U.C. Berkeley and more than 27 years' experience in international management consulting in the areas of tourism development and strategy for large and small companies like KPMG Peat Marwick.

She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in market research, strategic planning, project management, systems, processes and organization.

Meghan Bowes
Realtor
Transaction Coordinator

Meghan has a BA in Business Administration from the College of Charleston and 5 years' experience in residential sales.  

As a Realtor and former Executive Assistant for The Alan Donald Team, she understands the processes from the client's perspective, from the Realtor's perspective and from the back office.

Meghan is very detail-oriented and proactive, communicates well with agents, attorneys, lenders, tradespeople and clients to make sure all processes are done well and on time.