Kathy Chandler

Kathy built her own successful employment staffing company 20 years ago where she managed two offices, a staff of 15 and over 300 contract employees working in various offices and industry. She was responsible for sales, marketing, operations and accounting. After 10 years, the company was acquired by an international staffing company. She later served as Vice President of a major promotions company where she became involved in art design and production, and creating incentive programs for clients.

For the past several years, Kathy has worked as an event planner and director for a public relations firm and an advertising firm interfacing with clients, graphic designers and contractors and assisting in creative writing and design. She has been responsible for all aspects of event planning - concept and material design, promotion, contracting vendors and directing events such as private parties, corporate meetings and seminars, community events and fundraisers. Among these are:

Governor David Beasley Fundraiser, Marriott Spartanburg - 250 guests
Radisson Hotel Grand Opening Halloween Party - 800 guests
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Steadman Hawkins Clinic - 400 guests
Tsunami Fundraiser/Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Columbia, SC - 600 guests
Mary Black Foundation Grand Opening (Community Event) - 300 guests

Kathy has been a member of many boards, associations and clubs and has been involved in planning and overseeing events and international travel for them as well as for friends and family including planning her daughter's destination wedding. She has received a certificate from Spartanburg Community College for completion of a 12-week course on Wedding Consultation.

Barbara Barnes

Barbara has over 37 years experience in the food industry and was Manager of Product Development for Nestle' Prepared Foods. In this role, she managed a yearly budget of $500,000 and was responsible for delivering performance under budget, while identifying opportunities to save significant dollars for the company each year.

In the course of her career with Nestle' and participation in numerous professional organizations, Barbara was selected to organize a variety of events over the course of several decades. Among these are:

Lake Erie Institute of Food Technologists, dinner meetings - 100 guests
Business & Professional Women fundraiser - 300 guests
Private anniversary party, Country Club of Spartanburg - 50 guests
Public official farewell party, The Piedmont Club - 120 guests

In addition, Barbara has coordinated non-profit organizational activities, planned and coordinated menus and secured speakers and entertainment for numerous corporate meetings. She has planned weddings, showers, and made extensive travel arrangements for family and friends. She has successfully completed a 12-week Wedding Consultation course at Spartanburg Community College.