Brews & Big Ideas

Upstate Forever and our Spartanburg board members are excited to invite you to a fun and engaging evening at Streaking Birdies inside RJ Rockers Brewing Co. on Tuesday, September 16 from 5:30-7:00 pm.

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Grab a brew and join the conversation about conservation, sustainable development, and the protection of critical waterways in the Upstate. Curious about the latest conservation efforts in Spartanburg? This is your chance to connect, ask questions, enjoy a drink on us and be part of the conversation!

Don’t miss out — RSVP now by clicking here or completing the form below.

Hosted by John Bauknight

Principal/Senior Associate Roadstead Real Estate Advisors Upstate, LLC
Owner of RJ Rockers Brewing Co.
Vice Chair, Upstate Forever Board of Directors

Co-Hosted by Upstate Forever Board Members

Allen Jacoby,
President and EVP/Textile Division, Milliken & Company, Current Board Chair

Dr. John Keith,
Orthopedic Surgeon (retired), Immediate Past Board Chair

Jeff Tillerson,
City of Spartanburg

Kate Konopasek,
Plant Director, Toray Composite Materials Inc.

Mark Wesson, retired

Gary Poliakoff, Attorney

Phil Feisal,
President, Spartanburg Medical Center

Maurie Lawrence,
Vice President of Sustainability and Associate General Counsel, Milliken & Company