John Wade has 18 years experience in the financial services industry and is a personal financial advisor with Wunderlich Securities, Inc. He also holds the designation of Certified Financial Planner™. John specializes in investment management, retirement income planning and asset protection for his clients.

John has been a member of the GLBT Chamber for 8 years and on the Board of Directors for six years serving first as Treasurer and later as Executive Vice President. He was elected President and Chairman of the Board in December 2006. He's been active in the Nashville community for a number of years, serving on the Boards of Directors for the Tennessee Equality Project and Nashville Pride, among other community activities.

In addition to the Board of the NGLBTCC, John serves on the Advisory Board of the Franklin Brooks Philanthropic Fund and the Development Council of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts.

Michael Fluck brings a wealth of marketing and analytical skills to the Chamber Board of Directors. Currently he works for Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC in the capacity of Advertising and Internet Manager.

As Founder and President of CPA Consulting Group, PLLC (CPACG), Cathy provides accounting, auditing, and tax and consulting services to individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations. She is a CPA, a Registered Investment Advisor, has the PFS designation with the AICPA and is a licensed health and life insurance representative in Nashville, TN.

Her team of professionals at CPACG includes a Certified Financial Planner as well as other CPA’s whose varied experience promotes a collaborative approach in assisting clients in many industries including manufacturing, health care, real estate, construction, retail, restaurants, creative, professionals and much more. 

Cathy serves as Treasurer for Nashville OIC and participates in community events such as Nashville Cares, the Boulevard Bolt, Making Strides against Breast Cancer, and National MS Society’s Jack N Back.

David holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration and also a Specialist Certificate in Health Care Administration and Planning.

David has been a member of the Chamber for a number of years serving as an at-large Board Member during 2007 and 2008.  David has worked in the health care industry for more than 15 years, most recently serving as a compliance director for one of the nation's largest suppliers of medical equipment.

Jerry Jones is the publisher of Out and About Newspaper, Tennessee’s largest monthly GLBT newspaper, and executive producer for Out & About Today TV, a GLBT news and information show on WTVF NewsChannel 5+. Additionally, Jerry serves as the assistant director and regional news director for the office of News and Public Affairs for Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Laramey started his professional career with Tennessee-based advertising agencies – PENCO, Lavidge & Assocaties and Roberts & Eichel. He worked in various roles with responsibilities that ranged from creative to media to accounting.

In 1990, he joined GS&F in Nashville as Media Planner/Buyer. During the past 19 years he has advanced to Senior Vice President, Media Director responsible for annual total media billings of over $30 million.

During his 34 years as a Nashville resident, Laramey has contributed time and resources to Nashville CARES, the Nashville Advertising Federation, Hands on Nashville and the Humane Society. Most recently he served as the boutique liaison co-chair for Still Unpredictable and board member for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Emmys).

Keith Little is a Certified Medical Representative with over 12 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Most recently Keith was a Senior Executive Sales Representative with UCB Pharma, where he distinguished himself with numerous top sales awards.  Keith  is an active competitor in the Gay Games and World Outgames, where he has won numerous gold medals.

Keith has been an active member of the Chamber since its founding, and he is a supporter of the HRC Federal Club Council.

For nearly two decades, Jeremy Davis has been a highly regarded turnaround and startup leader in the banking industry. A proven, results-oriented executive mastering the ability to motivate and influence positive change. 

The successful navigation through the current market environment has earned Davis an esteemed place at the forefront of new business banking & mortgage solutions. Previously honored by the Nashville Business Journal as one of Nashville’s Top 40 most influential business leaders under 40, Davis has exemplified a rare mastering of sales productivity and operational efficiency that transcends multiple facets of the banking industry from retail and commercial banking to credit policy and wealth management. Although his experience has been wide ranging, Davis continues to see himself as a passionate mortgage banker and was honored in 2008 by the Southeastern Association of Mortgage Banking for distinguished industry leadership.

Jeremy Davis is currently managing partner & director of Brand Mortgage, a growing mortgage banking firm with offices throughout Tennessee, Alabama & Georgia.

Mark Manasco is a Branch Manager and VP for SunTrust Bank. Mark was invited to join SunTrust's Regional Diversity Council in 2002, and was instrumental in forming SunTrust Equality Partners. STEP is a focus group for LGBT employees and their allies. Through this group, Mark has had the privilege to speak around the city about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Mark currently sits on the board of Nashville in Harmony and has volunteered his time and efforts with numerous community nonprofit groups.

Jason Facio is co-owner of “ELAN HAIR, the salon to the arts” located in the Green Hills area. He has worked with many non-profit arts organizations such as Nashville Ballet, The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, and Nashville Opera. Currently he serves on the Board of the Belcourt Theatre and in 2007 chaired Oscar Night America. He has been a supporter of HRC Federal Club, Tennessee Equality Project and The Brooks Fund.

Judy Lojek is an attorney in private practice focusing on Wills and Probate matters. Her past work includes volunteering for Nashville CARES, Co-Chair of Artrageous 16 and serving as the Human Rights Campaign Federal Club Co-Chair.

She received the HRC Equality Award in 2009 for her volunteer work and community involvement.