Jeff Martin – Treasurer

Jeff has called Savannah home since 2022. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the City of Savannah’s PROUD Task Force, where he works alongside city leaders and community partners to make Savannah a more inclusive and affirming place for LGBTQ residents and visitors alike. As Treasurer of First City Network, Jeff brings both a commitment to the organization’s mission and a belief that a thriving LGBTQ community is good for everyone. When he’s not doing community work, you can find him enjoying everything Savannah has to offer.

Kris Bazargan-Forward – Secretary

Robert Ruth
Event Coordinator

I moved to Savannah by way of Chicago in 2019.  I’m looking forward to being the FCN Event Coordinator.  It will be my job to find fun events for our members to do.  I will be the Greeter and help oversee Membership Drives.  One of the best things about my position will be all the new members.

Nick Fossett
Member at Large

Originally from Douglas, Coffee County Georgia, I moved to Savannah three years ago after changing careers and to be closer to my family. For about 15 years I was a family therapist working for various non-profit agencies, counseling centers in Macon and Atlanta Ga and Eugene and Portland Oregon. I have worked in logistics for the past few years. I came out in college at Valdosta State University once I realized many of my friends were affirming. In my personal time I enjoy, cooking, thrift store shopping, riding bike trails and being around friends.

Jim Flesch
Member at Large

Juan Olmedo
Member at Large

Linda Harrington

Member at Large

Linda comes to FCN and Savannah when her & her wife Christina landed here in 2022 from NY. Coming out in the 70’s in NYC helped shaped her commitments to the LGBTQ community. She was very involved in LFL a Lesbian Political Group in NYC, which included the lesbian switchboard which Linda manned.  When they moved to Woodstock, NY in the late 80’s, Linda was on the Board of Sojourner’s a lesbian organization started by the Late Alex Dobkin, the Famous Lesbian Musician.  Her many careers included Amtrak, where she held 19 positions, Newspaper Advertising, Mohonk Mountain House, Assistant to the Executive Chef, Battery Park City Parks, the HR Director, then on to their very own Used Bookstore, The Bohemian Book Bin which they had for 15+ yrs before retiring in 2014. Because of her many careers it made her very rounded and knowledgeable from Accounting, to Event Planning, to Leadership, to becoming an. Entrepreneur.  This also added to her outgoing personality, being raised in a Candy Store started that personality.  Linda is an Eclectic and Dress-Up Artist, loves Gardening, Decorating and Cooking.  Their greatest accomplishment is their daughter Alexa which Linda back in the 80’s had AFI by a Private Dr in NYC, their two Beautiful Grandchildren and the best Son-In- Law.

Jerimiah Gregorio
Member at Large

As a newly appointed board member of FCN, I am honored to serve alongside a community rooted in resilience, courage, and compassion. My vigor for advocacy and service has shaped my journey, from serving in the United States Air Force in operations and mission-focused leadership to pursuing a career in clinical mental health counseling.

I bring an operations driven mindset and a deep commitment to building stronger, more inclusive communities. I believe every person deserves safety, dignity, opportunity, and a space where they can thrive unapologetically as themselves. My goal is to help FCN continue fostering hope, visibility, and belonging.