Our Team
Stephanie Baumgardner
Stephanie Baumgardner
Stephanie Baumgardner
Steph was elected President of the Board of directors January of 2025. Representing the nonbinary flavor of the rainbow, Steph has taken this role by the reigns and ran with it, soaking up every opportunity to grow The Center’s presence and impact in the community.
Michele Smallwood
Stephanie Baumgardner
Stephanie Baumgardner
Michele is the immediate past President and was elected in May 2022. When she's not at The Center, she's busy advocating for clients at her and her wife's private law practice. She's the current Chair of the Pride Committee for 2025.
Emily Gray
Stephanie Baumgardner
Cass Beltran
Emily was elected Vice President of the Board June 2022. She splits her time between The Center, being a Fire Captain, her family, and advocating for transgender rights.
Cass Beltran
Stephanie Baumgardner
Cass Beltran
Cass was just elected Treasurer in January 2023. She is bringing years of teaching experience to our Board and is the recent recipient of her school's Teacher of the Year Award.
Venessa Armenta
Cindy Butler-Rance
Cindy Butler-Rance
Cindy Butler-Rance
Cindy Butler-Rance
Cindy Butler-Rance
Aimee Frier
Cindy Butler-Rance
Aimee Frier
Devan Green
Cindy Butler-Rance
Aimee Frier
A bit about Devan. He / him. Boy dad, dog dad, cat dad, fish dad. Devan was born and raised right here in Panama City, where he is a proud local business owner with an entrepreneurial mindset. Over the years, he's become a long-time supporter of the Gulf Coast LGBTQ Center. He joined this cause to offer his contribution in any way possib
A bit about Devan. He / him. Boy dad, dog dad, cat dad, fish dad. Devan was born and raised right here in Panama City, where he is a proud local business owner with an entrepreneurial mindset. Over the years, he's become a long-time supporter of the Gulf Coast LGBTQ Center. He joined this cause to offer his contribution in any way possible and is deeply dedicated to expanding LGBTQ support in Bay County and its surrounding areas. Through this commitment, he hopes to bring more awareness, acceptance, and resources to our community. Let's continue to stand together, support one another, and strive for a more inclusive and compassionate society. Thank you for being a part of this journey. You are appreciated.
Sam Harrison
William Shurbutt-Rardin
Sam Harrison
Jada Haughey
William Shurbutt-Rardin
Sam Harrison
Jada is a disabled mother of 2 amazing human beings, a leather artist, and a fierce protector of those she loves and holds dear. She is also a member of our local Roller Derby Team: Sugar Sands Roller Derby (SSRD). She co-hosts a weekly Womens Empowerment group and also helps run Safe Space Sunday Dinners. She brings her strong work ethic
Jada is a disabled mother of 2 amazing human beings, a leather artist, and a fierce protector of those she loves and holds dear. She is also a member of our local Roller Derby Team: Sugar Sands Roller Derby (SSRD). She co-hosts a weekly Womens Empowerment group and also helps run Safe Space Sunday Dinners. She brings her strong work ethic, get it done attitude, and her Education (MBA). Her favorite volunteer gig is community suppers.
William Shurbutt-Rardin
William Shurbutt-Rardin
William Shurbutt-Rardin
William has been partnered with his husband Steven for 12 years and a Panama City Beach resident since 1987.
He is a local LGBTQ+ visionary, advocate and event planner for almost 10 years and was the Northwest Florida Pride 2024 chairperson.
Roger Whitton
William Shurbutt-Rardin
William Shurbutt-Rardin
Roger is the reason the Center stays clean, stocked with snacks, and feeling comfy cozy! Having volunteered with the Center since it's inception in 2018, Roger is an irreplaceable member of our team! He's also a double-lung transplant survivor!