About US

Gayle Smith Blouin

Years on Board 1

Credentials Retired. surgeon…practiced in Greenville for 30 years.

Active in surgical residency program and Professor at School of Medicine Greenville prior to retirement.

I chose to be on the board as a thank you and because I wanted to be part of something that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Rolling Green certainly did that in the lives of my mother, my mother-in-law, and my father-in-law. I am very thankful for that!

Daniel Brennan

I am the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.  I have been on the Board for 5 years.  I joined the board to further the mission of Rolling Greene Village.  I was impressed with the mission of Rolling Green Village and the dedication of the management and staff.  I wanted to use my skills and knowledge to assist Rolling Greene Village in serving the residents and the community at large.  In addition to serving on the Board of Trustees of Rolling Greene Village, I am Vice President & Senior Counsel at TD SYNNEX Corporation and General Counsel of Hyve Solutions Corporation.  I have been with TD SYNNEX since May 2010.  I manage a team of attorneys and paralegals.  We handle all commercial contracts and license agreements worldwide for Hyve Solutions and all intellectual property matters for TD SYNNEX and Hyve Solutions.   I am originally from Pennsylvania.  I went to De Sales University in Allentown Pennsylvania, and I went to Delaware Law School in Wilmington Delaware.  I have been practicing law for 37 years.

Valerie Brooks-Madden

Dr. Valerie Brooks-Madden a native of Greenville, resides in Fountain Inn, SC with her husband Kevin. Valerie is currently employed with GE Vernova for over 18 years. Valerie believes in giving back to the community using her gifts and talents.

• Rotarian with Greenville Breakfast Rotary Club
• Distinguished Toastmaster
• GirlupGvl Board of Trustees,
• Democratic Women of Greenville County.

Valerie also uses her talents and gifts in faith-based organizations and boards. She is currently the Pastor of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Greenville, SC.

Her past board experiences with the SC Annual Conference:

• Chairman of the Board of Pension and Health Benefits
• Former Vice Chair of Finance and Administration for SC Annual Conference

Valerie’s educational background includes:

• Southern Wesleyan University – Bachelor of Science degree in Business
• MBA with a concentration in Human Resources from Strayer University
• Doctorate degree in Business from Walden University, her study and dissertation focus on the benefits of Mentoring.

In her spare time, she is fascinated with technology, enjoys bowling, scrapbooking, binge watching Netflix movies and learning to play the piano. Now known as Dr.V, Valerie is a firm believer in education and the saying a mind is a terrible thing to waste. One of her favorites quotes from Michelle Obama is, “Am I good enough? Yes, I am.”

Daniel J. Garvin

26 Gatling Avenue, Greenville, SC   29605

[email protected]

I have been a Board member for 7 years

Previously

• Supply Chain Analyst/Consultant
• Material Handling Specialist
• Logistics & Data Handling Specialist

Currently

• Retired since 2012
• Volunteer – locally and domestically
• Occasional assistance for past clients

Why I Chose to serve on the board

• I must help others as much as I can

Josh J. Grein

Years served on the Board – 1 year

Currently serving as Division Manager/VP for Evans GC – Greenville Division, responsible for overall growth, profitability, and direction in this region. I bring 20 years of engineering and project management experience in the real estate / construction industry for large projects and clients.

I have benefited from living in the Greenville area for two decades and love this community. When a friend called with a need for a board position at RGV, that was an opportunity for me to serve my community and give back. RGV has been serving our community for many years, and I hope I can have a positive influence in helping it to continue to prosper for many more years!

Gary Judd

I have been on the Board since November 2022, so about 2.5 years.

As a former Chief Financial Officer, financial analyst and banker, I was motivated to utilize my experiences from the business world to make a contribution to Rolling Green Village as a Board Trustee.  Currently, I am a member of the Finance Committee.

In retirement, I am interested in giving back to our community through involvement in a Christian, non-profit organization like Rolling Green Village. Becoming a member of the Board fulfills that objective, where hopefully I can help to make a difference for both the residents and the staff.

Gary E. Schlansker

Gary is a graduate of the University of Evansville. Following graduation, he spent 3 years as a teacher and coach before embarking on a 39-year career in the YMCA. Gary’s career included serving as the CEO of the Evansville, Indiana YMCA, the Greenville South Carolina YMCA and his career culminated in serving as the CEO of the St. Louis, Missouri YMCA.

While serving at the YMCA Gary also served as the Chair of the KYIANA Cluster of YMCA’s, The Tennessee Cluster of YMCA’s. Gary chaired the Board of the YMCA Benefits Committee and was Chair of the World Urban Network of YMCA’s.

Gary and Marcy have been married for 53 years, they have 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren. Gary is an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, and an Eagle Scout.

Kelly King Wessel

2 years on Board

Owner, Wessel Forensic Accounting

Former Certified Fraud Examiner

Former Certified Internal Auditor

Author – Fraud Prevention and Detection for Homeowners Associations

I wanted to serve on the RGV Board after my mom had such a great five years as a resident at RGV. My experience helping my parents in their final years made me want to use the time in retirement to promote the value of older Americans and doing what I can to improve their experience. I have also become a volunteer Guardian ad Litem for Adult Protective Services. 

Robert DeHollander