Your Resource for Business & Community Connections
MEET THE FOUNDER OF
COLUMBIA CONNECTORS
Jeff Lawler
As a Columbia native, Jeff believes in the immense opportunities the Midlands has to offer. Jeff is very passionate about the community and supports many different nonprofit organizations in Columbia and around The Midlands.
“Connecting professionals and developing business relationships are what I do best! I realized an opportunity to connect my friends, associates and business partners to provide resources to each other and our community. We are a genuine group of professionals that strive to make positive change for our city and the business climate in the Midlands.”
Lauren, a University of South Carolina graduate, is a determined entrepreneur with a passion for social media marketing. She founded her freelance business, empowering brands to excel online. Additionally, as Coordinator of the Columbia Connectors, she fosters collaborations within the local business community.
“We are excited to have Lauren join the group to grow both personally and professionally while building relationships in our business community. She is an excellent addition to our executive team.” – Jeff Lawler
To be a resource for business connections by developing valuable relationships. Our goal is to engage our members with meaningful experiences that are not only fun, but also inspire passionate professionalism and advance the greater Columbia area.
Vision
We are a strong group of dynamic professionals that foster the future of Columbia by providing opportunities for business growth, personal development, and community connection.
Values
We lead by example. Connect with purpose. Promote one another. Refer business intentionally. Tell our stories with passion. Advocate for our community. Stand for integrity without compromise.
Beth Frost
Cohn Corporation
Chair
Justin Williams
Northwestern Mutual
Vice Chair
Owen Edwards
Guild Mortgage
Treasurer
Hanna Matthews
AppleOne Employment
Membership
Allyson Hank
Remodeling Services Unlimited, Inc.
Andrew Saleeby
Maynard Nexsen PC
Andrew Strauss
Columbia Craft Brewing Company
Austin McNair
ADP
Bill Stangler
Congaree Riverkeeper
Brendon Rumsey
Rumsey Construction & Restoration
Cam Maynard
C&B Works Lawn Care
Chad Henderson
SC Philharmonic
Chandler Roosevelt
WIS TV
Cody Arave
Carolina Gold Construction
Cole Davis
Davis Architecture
Dave Britt
Solid Entertainment
Diana Stevenson
Grace Outdoor
Donna Rodgers
KW Beverage
Donnie Watts
Palmetto State Insurance Agency
Emily Howard
Bell Carrington Price & Gregg
Erik Blackmon
Levifi
Grace Stevenson
Stevenson Development, LLC
Heather McDonald
Five Points Assocation
Holly Condon
Senior Care Authority
J.P. Reilly
Spectrum Business
Jacob Stevenson
Magnolia Inspection Co.
James Ford
Reliable Technology Solutions
Jay Nash
Gladiator Concrete Coatings
Jeb Babcock
Za's on Devine
Jeff Blake
Jeff Blake Photo
Jeff Lawler
Live Oak Real Estate
John Burnside
Meetze Plumbing
John Kapp
Di VIno Rosso
Jon Keisler
Keisler Insurance Group
Jonathan Palance
Soda City FIlms
Josh Lehew
5STR Guestbook
Josh Madsen
Grace Outdoor
Kevin Williams
Cognizant Leadership
Kimberly Blaiss
Modern Exterminating
Kyle Caldwell
United Infrastucture Group
Leah Tolan
True Serenity SC
Linda Salane
WNN Consulting
Lochlan Wooten
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Mac Sawyer
Classic Roofing
Marie Stover
Midlands Media Group
Marshall Minton
Blair Cato Pickren Casterline
Mary Bell
Dewberry Consulting, LLC
Melody Cruz
Sparklex
Merritt McNeely
Flock & Rally
Missy Curls
Carolina Signs & Designs
Patty Junqueira
First Community Bank
Paul Medlin
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A.
Preach Jacobs
DJ
Sara Caudle
Anchor Investment Managemnet
Sara Gibson
Sound & Images
Scott Taylor
Cantey Foundation Specialists
Seth Morris
Forged Physical Therapy
Sheldon Paschal
United Way
Thomas Tafel
Lexington Medical Center
Tracie Broom
Flock & Rally
Trae Judy
Rock Block
Travis Hollis
Granger Owings
Travis McNeal
KAMO
Trey Price
Ace Glass
Tripp Roche
Villa Tronco
Ty Hagemann
Grace Outdoor
Wes Hickman
EOS - Entrepreneurial Operating System
Networking groups, traditionally, are sketchy. I’ve been approached for networking groups before. So understandably, when Jeff reached out to me about joining nearly a year and a half ago, I was unsure. But right off the bat, I could tell this group was different. If you’re looking for a great networking group to be a part of, this is it. The meetings are efficient, fun, and very well planned. This group has already helped me gain more traction in my business, and I have no intention of giving up my spot.
Great experience! A complete mixture of different professionals in different industries. This is by far one of the best groups I’ve had the pleasure to be connected with!
Columbia Connectors is not your typical networking group. There is an intentionality with Connectors in developing relationships amongst its members, and community support and involvement are also important components of our organization. I have truly enjoyed being a part of this group of friends and excited for the opportunities to come.