In our 22nd year, The South Carolina Gay and Lesbian Business Guild, a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization was formed in 1993 to encourage networking, business development and support within the gay and lesbian community.
Encouraging business development and education, The Guild offers members a venue to share stories, swap leads and create opportunities with other people who value their professional success within the community.
Though The Guild's membership is comprised of corporate business owners, our foundation is our individual non-business owner members who come to The Guild looking for opportunities to network and socialize. The Guild strives to bring people together with educational events, monthly informational meetings, social outings and community outreach projects.
Past Presidents of The Guild include: Sheila Morris, Teresa Williams, Stann Gwynn, Lynne Moldenhauer, Dick Hubbard, Sam Givens, Jane Gilmer, Tracey Combs, Michael Haigler, Joey Bougknight, Laura Lindsey, Scott Johnson, Pat Patterson, Amanda Jones, Chuck Archie, Tom Brown, Tony Roof and Kevin Fain.
Encouraging business development and education, The Guild offers members a venue to share stories, swap leads and create opportunities with other people who value their professional success within the community.
Though The Guild's membership is comprised of corporate business owners, our foundation is our individual non-business owner members who come to The Guild looking for opportunities to network and socialize. The Guild strives to bring people together with educational events, monthly informational meetings, social outings and community outreach projects.
Past Presidents of The Guild include: Sheila Morris, Teresa Williams, Stann Gwynn, Lynne Moldenhauer, Dick Hubbard, Sam Givens, Jane Gilmer, Tracey Combs, Michael Haigler, Joey Bougknight, Laura Lindsey, Scott Johnson, Pat Patterson, Amanda Jones, Chuck Archie, Tom Brown, Tony Roof and Kevin Fain.
Board Members
Petie Bradley, President
Petra "Petie" Bradley, a 40 year resident of Columbia, started life as a military child and has lived in many places with diverse cultural backgrounds. She holds a degree in accounting from the University of South Carolina . Professionally, she has been a real estate agent since 2002. Prior to that, she served as a loan officer and multiple office branch manager with First Union National Bank. Serving as the Guild President since 2013, she has enjoyed being a part of and watching the changes that are happening with the Guild. She and her partner, Sherry Maw, are also involved in many LGBT activities throughout the State. Tony Roof, Vice President
Upon completion of a Bachelor degree in Mathematics and Computer Science in 1985, Tony Roof began his career at Roof Basket Works where he is now plant manager. He is also currently the Minister of Music at Pisgah Lutheran Church where his duties include that of an organist and choral / handbell director. He also is currently the webmaster for multiple charities including Patrons and the Arts, SC Gay and Lesbian Business Guild, Pisgah Lutheran Church, the Greater Columbia chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and the Lexington County Arts Association. Tony is very active in the Columbia, SC community serving currently as President of the Lexington County Arts Association/Village Square Theatre; President of the Association of Lutheran Musicians of South Carolina., a position he has held since 1992; and Vice-President of the SC Gay and Lesbian Business Guild, where he has also served as President from 2010-2012 . For the American Guild of Organists, Tony has been the coordinator for the 2013 Region IV Convention of the American Guild of Organist, Dean of the Greater Columbia Chapter, and the District Convener for the state of South Carolina and Sub-Dean of the Greater Columbia Chapter, the two positions he currently holds. In his spare time, Tony enjoys movies, playing the piano and organ, and creating new web designs. |