Southern Way provides that opportunity for our clients, guests, and staff. I love surrounding myself with people that have very high expectations of their life and work. I joined the Southern Way team the summer of 2019 and helped open the Upstate division. The growth of the dining scene in Greenville has allowed me so many great opportunities to work on every side of this business. I studied Graphic Design at USC Upstate, but have always been in the hospitality industry. I’ve spent my entire life living and playing in the Upstate. Some of these include: Member at Union United Methodist Church Board Member, Friends of Epworth Children’s Home Member, Columbia Rotary Club President, Columbia Bridal Associates Board Member, Leadership Columbia Board Member, American Heart Association Past Member, City of Columbia Hospitality Tax Commission Member, Executives Association of Greater Columbia. Service above self will always be a priority. I try to stay active and find joy in giving back to a community that has given so much to me. Every day is different, and every day presents new challenges. In my role, I often find myself on the road between meetings, venue visits, or our office in Greenville. Unfortunately, I don’t do near as much of any of those things as I’d like, because what I enjoy more than anything (except for family of course) is my work! I love spending time with my wife and two kids, fishing, hunting, woodworking, golf, or pretty much anything outdoors. I even slept on a cardboard box one night, making me forever appreciate my bed and a soft pillow. We found success in the most challenging conditions imaginable. It was my favorite because we worked 20-hour days, for 5 days straight. It wasn’t my favorite because we were able to serve a President, celebrities, or people of influence, and it certainly wasn’t the politics. My favorite, best, and worst memory at Southern Way was catering the Democratic National Convention. We make the seemingly impossible look easy, and nothing in the world makes me happier. But I’m an adrenaline junky, and our team is very good at executing large scale events. The bigger the event, the better! Of course, small intimate wine dinners are fun too…. At the end of the process, we’ve made new friends, and everlasting memories. It is incredibly rewarding to be able to find growth opportunities for our company, find great people to help us achieve our goals, and serve incredible clients during the most important occasions of their lifetime. We are a team of hardworking, dedicated, people of character who are passionate about what we do, and genuinely care for the clients we serve. If the 40-year reputation doesn’t already speak for itself, just meet anyone in our organization. I love working with the company, because it’s a brand that I can be proud of. I have been Vice President of Business and Partner of Southern Way since 2013.
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