MEET THE FOUNDERS
Who We Are
Brit Payne
Already sitting on the board of the Uptown Shelby Association, 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, Chief Marketing Officer [Non-Voting Board Member]
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, Chief Executive Officer [Non-Voting Board Member]