BBB WELCOMES THOMAS GAGNE, P.A., TO THE 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
[October 13, 2015 – Greenville, SC] Better Business Bureau® (BBB) serving the Upstate of South Carolina announces Thomas Gagne, president/owner of the Attorney Offices of Thomas Gagne, P.A., as the newest member of our Board of Directors. He will serve a three-year term. Gagne’s role involves advising BBB policy and helping guide the BBB team in serving the 10 counties of the Upstate. As one of the leaders in advancing marketplace trust, BBB and its Board of Directors aim to create a community of trustworthy businesses.
The Better Business Bureau Board of Directors is made up of more than 25 Upstate business leaders whose businesses have earned accreditation with BBB. These leaders possess experience across various industries and bring a wealth of knowledge and guidance to BBB. Board members volunteer their time and are responsible for the strategic direction and for realizing the BBB vision of an ethical marketplace where buyers and sellers can trust each other.
“BBB of the Upstate is pleased to welcome Thomas to our Board of Directors,” said BBB President/CEO Vee Daniel. “We are proud to have him and we are excited about his enthusiasm and passion for our mission.”
Thomas has been in practice since 1997 and handles personal injury cases only. He has been recognized for his commitment to providing excellent representation for clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. In the past, he has been awarded a National Defense Service Medal, an Army Commendation Medallion, and an Army Service Ribbon. He has also been recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association and a Premier 100 Trial Attorney by the American Academy of Trial Attorneys (AATA). In addition to spending quality time with his wife and three children, Thomas also enjoys reading philosophy; watching movies; woodworking; playing golf, squash and tennis; and swimming.
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ABOUT BBB: Better Business Bureau® of the Upstate is a private, non-profit organization that serves the public interest by promoting ethical business practices. BBB’s mission is to be a leader in advancing marketplace trust in the 10 counties served which includes Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg and Union. BBB accomplishes this mission by creating a community of trustworthy businesses, setting standards for marketplace trust, encouraging and supporting best practices, celebrating marketplace role models and denouncing substandard marketplace behavior. Businesses that earn BBB Accreditation contractually agree and adhere to the organization’s high standards of ethical business behavior. BBB is the preeminent resource to turn to for objective, unbiased information on businesses and charities. For more information, call (864) 242-5052 or visit www.upstatesc.bbb.org.
MEDIA CONTACTS: For more information, contact Public Relations Director, Jennifer Gilewski at jennifer@upstatesc.bbb.org or 864-331-3315.