About

Rodney is an engineer at AT&T with 35 years of service. During his time with Southern Bell/Bellsouth/AT&T, he has been involved with Telephone Pioneers, a non-profit organization that has supported various agencies/events such as Ronald McDonald House, Children's Shelter, and Special Olympics. He has been involved in either the planning, decorating, ticket sales, fund-raising, or participation for many nonprofits. Giving back to the community, helping those in need, and educating people for a quality life are high priorities for Rodney.

Jordan Crosby, MMFT, works for the Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center as a school-based counselor.

Meredith is the copywriter for Launch Something, a creative agency in downtown Spartanburg, and a literature professor at Converse College. She received her MFA in Writing from Pacific University in Portland, Oregon. She has served on the Piedmont Care Board of Directors since 2011.

Markeisha Nesbitt, MSW, works as a PRTF Therapist at Springbrook Behavioral Health and a swim instructor at Goldfish Swim School. She has been volunteering with Piedmont Care for more than a decade.

Jessica Smith, MSW, is a mental health counselor for Spartanburg Area Mental Health. Jessica has ten years of experience working with children, adolescences and families, which includes four years at a DJJ residential facility. She hold a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Limestone College and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Carolina.

Jonathan is the Retail Sales Manager and an Assistant Vice President at First Citizens Bank in Spartanburg. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration from USC, an MBA in International Business from Gardner Webb, and is a graduate of the SC Banker's Association Program. A Spartanburg native, Jonathan is involved with the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, and has been an adjunct professor of Finance at USC Upstate. He has a wonderful daughter named Kamryn.

Kristi is the Financial Analyst for the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation. She is a recent graduate of the United Way Nonprofit Fellowes Class of 2014 and served on the United Way Community Impact Council for three years. She previously held the positions of Vice President and President of the PFLAG Spartanburg Board of Directors.