MEET THE MEN

Don Laurin Johnson is a musician and melodic storyteller whose heart is firmly rooted in revealing and utilizing the healing traditions of the African Diaspora. He’s been blessed to serve humanity on every continent except Antarctica.

He is also the Brother of the Bride. askagriot.com ames Paige is retired from a 35 year career in audit and eal estate finance in the Washington, DC area. He grew p in Hampton, Virginia and attended Morgan State niversity and Johns Hopkins University earning a BS in ccounting and a MS in Real Estate Finance. Today, ames spends his time traveling, gardening and ursuing a healthy lifestyle. James met Tony and Sybil hrough his wife Linda and they have gone on to stablish a strong relationship as couples.

Kevin Banks is a skilled Business professional with over 30 years of work experience in Higher Education Administration, Telecommunications, Marketing and Promotions, and Ministry. He is married to Karen Alexander-Banks and has three children (Kayla, Kevin, and Kelli) from a previous marriage and shares the love of their dog, Miles Alexander Banks.

Married to Lanette Gass (23 yrs.), we have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. I’m a Certifications Standard Coordinator for Nucor Building Systems (21 yrs ) and Managing Partner of Exclusuv Group Investment and Holding Company.

I first met Tony and his Bride to be about 6 years ago when my wife and I first joined Capital City Club When I met Tony, we seem to hit it off pretty well and I learned we both were living on Main Street in Downtown Columbia. Tony and I shared a common interest of Wine, Cigars and sometimes a Lil Bourbon.

I always admired the fact that Tony was very Genuine, Friendly, Welcoming and just an overall Positive person. I Love! Genuine People and Sybil is very Genuine as well.

Over the recent years, Tony and I’s relationship has continued to develop into a Friendship and we’ve had the opportunity to fellowship outside of the club on several occasions. When Tony and Sybil first told us that they were getting married we were all in and said we definitely would be there. I was honored when he actually asked me to be one of his Groomsmen, and I’m excited to share in this Milestone for Tony and Sybil. I Pray God’s Many Blessings upon their Union.