
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Who Started It All

Brit Payne
Brittany has mastered interactive marketing in a way that elevates her above other marketing competitors in multiple states. Brittany previously owned and operated retail storefronts where she specialized in styling high-profile individuals with their seasonal selections. Brittany's education and professional background also includes interactive and digital marketing - which has transformed into her working with & operating | managing brands like Southern Fried Glam (mobile boutique), Halcyon Salon, and multiple F45 fitness franchise locations. Brittany’s main priority is expanding involvement in the Uptown Shelby community - with short & long term growth in mind; whether that means volunteering for upcoming events | socials or offering interactive marketing to other local businesses at an affordable rate!
The Rogers Theater Project Inc.
Founder
Montana Payne
The Rogers Theater Project Inc.
Founder, Ex Officio Board Member [Non-Voting]
Currently in a position as an F45 Regional Operations Manager, Montana specializes in process and policy creation for staff onboarding, team development, marketing objectives, performance and sales, lCRM/lead management, P&L management, budgeting, payroll, and business development that incorporates recurring revenue into overall growth. Montana actively maintains retainers for multi-unit owners (franchisees) within the boutique fitness industry; having worked for some of the top-performing brands in the fitness industry (Orangetheory Fitness, SoulCycle, & F45), she has opened more than (30) fitness studios, with recurring revenue ranging from $300,000 to $1,000,000 in gross sales.
Montana's nonprofit experience has been concentrated in the veteran community - working with both 22 Until None as a Chapter Leader for the Tampa Bay area and Irreverent Warriors as a Hike Organizer for the Sarasota, FL and Round Rock, TX chapters!
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In addition to being a Shelby Native, Montana is a graduate of American Military University and a United States Marine Corps combat veteran that has been awarded a Naval Achievement Medal and a Combat Action Ribbon.

The Rogers Theater Project Inc.
Founder