Jerry Fender, a native of South Carolina and Furman University graduate, is owner/manager with his wife, Gloria.  Prior to becoming Owner/Manager of The Office Centers, Jerry had careers in music education, outside sales in printing and automotive equipment, and sales management with a leading proprietary educational system.  This widely varied background allows Jerry to relate well to the businesses he and Gloria serve each day.

“It is super exciting coming to the Centers each day to meet the challenges in providing the level of service needed to keep all our clients at their peak performance.”

Jerry Fender

Owner / Manager

Gloria Fender, although originally from Minneapolis, has seen much of the U.S., living in El Paso, Seattle, Kansas City, Los Angeles and Connecticut.  She has one married daughter, Anne, who is a teacher.  Gloria has a degree in Education from the University of Minnesota and one in Office Systems Technology from Greenville Technical College.  She taught school for several years and has been involved in the business-center industry for twelve years.

Gloria Fender

Owner / Manager

Susan is a transplanted Yankee who retired from Honeywell, Inc. after 10 years as an Administrative Assistant to follow her husband, Scott, to a new job in San Diego, Ca.  After 8 months they discovered that they didn't fit into the California lifestyle and they missed their granddaughter, Britni, so they moved back "home" to Greenville.

In their spare time, Susan and Scott enjoy riding their Harley, season tickets to the Greenville Grrrowl Hockey games, and spoiling Britni.

Technical Operations Manager

Pamela is originally from Northeast Ohio.   After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal Communications from Bowling Green State University, she managed within the retail structure, and then moved into the education and social development sectors.  Pam moved to Greenville in January 2001 when her husband Tim was transferred to manage the Southeast territory for his Ohio based company, Plasticolors.

In her spare time she enjoys movies, golf, traveling, reading and spending time with friends and family.   She is excited and grateful to have the opportunity to be part of the Office Center at the Point.

Pamela Tan 

Manager, Office Center
at The Point

Melissa is a native southerner. Melissa comes to the Office Centers with 12 years experience in office administration and client services.

Melissa is married to her best friend, Brian, and they have two daughters, Whitley (13) and Hannah (4). The Voyles' enjoy visiting a local assisted care facility once a week where they minister and sing to the residents.  Brian and Melissa are also involved in youth ministry at their church.

"I am honored to be part of the Office Center Downtown project and count it a privilege to work with such a wonderful company."

Melissa Voyles 

Manager, Office Center
Downtown

Susan is a native of Greenville, South Carolina.  Susan comes to The Office Centers with over 10 years’ of customer service.

Susan and her husband, John, have three married sons and a four-legged “boy” “Sparky”, a Carin Terrier.  In Susan’s spare time she enjoys gardening, reading and interior decorating.

She is excited to be part of the team as one of two receptionists at Merovan Office Center. 

Susan Lawrence

Receptionist
Merovan

Deb Kady was born and raised in New Jersey. She moved to South Carolina 12 years ago, when her husband, Gene, was offered a transfer to Michelin's corporate office. They have a 15 year old son, Steve, who is the light of their life. Frisky, a Dalmatian-Terrier mix and Sidney, the parakeet completes the family.

The Kady's are a musical family. Both Gene and Steve play guitar and Gene writes his own songs. Sometimes Deb sings along. She also likes to cook and entertain friends in her spare time.

Deb comes to the Merovan Office Center with 15 years of various customer service experience. She is enjoying her position as Receptionist in the fast-paced front lobby and looks forward to being a part of the Office Centers' team for a long time to come.

Debra Kady

Receptionist
Merovan

Prior to The Office Centers Tena was in Property Management for 8 years.  She was the Assistant Property Manager/Bookkeeper for Cornerstone Realty Income Trust. She attended Wyatt Real Estate Institute after High School and has lived in Travelers Rest all of her life.

Tena has been blessed with a 5 year old son name Cameron and a 7 year old Schnauzer name Waggles.

"I am very excited to have found a job that I love coming to everyday and being able to work with such wonderful people."

Tena Kozic

Receptionist
The Point

Chrissie grew up in Rochester, New York and moved to sunny South Carolina in 1999.  She and her husband Marc made the trek across the Mason Dixon line due to a transfer with Oracle Software.  Chrissie enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her children, Sean (18), a Clemson University Student and Melissa (15).

Chrissie Mascaro

Chief Financial Officer

Susan has worked as an administrative assistant with CRS Sirrine for 11 years and for Simons-Eastern for 2 years.  When her second child was born, she decided to work from home for The Office Centers (formally Starr Executive Services).  Having taken a couple of years off, she is again back with The Office Centers on an on-call basis.

Susan Irvin

Administrative Assistant

Janine has a bachelor of Science Degree in Office Administration.  After graduation she worked for Fluor Daniel until the birth of her daughter in 1996.  She then worked from her home doing legal transcription.  In 1997, looking to add more variety to her work load, Janine began working from home for The Office Centers.  When her son was born in 1999, she took a couple of years off.  She returned in 2001 looking forward to the opportunity to serve the clients of The Office Centers.

"I enjoy being able to serve my family and the business community at the same time.  I think it is important to maintain my computer skills and expand my knowledge in the ever-changing world of technology."

Janine Gieck

Remote Worker

Blake was born and raised in Greenville, SC, and graduated from Traveler’s Rest High School in 2001.  He enjoys spending his spare time running, going to the lake, hunting, fishing and being with his family and friends.

"I enjoy working here and being with so many wonderful people.  It is fun to be in such a great work environment.  I am always ready to be of help in any way I can.  Just let me know how I can assist you."

Blake Harmon

Facilities Management