Guys with Ties ~ Guys with Ties was started in 2006 by five young professionals who had a desire to improve their community. Their goal was to raise funds for worthy charities in and around Charlotte that were in need of auxiliary fund raising efforts and awareness to meet their charitable goals. Ideally, they wanted to provide a service that was mutually beneficial for the charities and those giving their time and money. The organization now raises money for smaller charities in the greater Charlotte area by hosting events that allow young professionals social and networking opportunities. All funds collected from the sale of admission tickets to these events directly benefit the charity selected. Guys With Ties is a registered non-profit organization in the state of North Carolina and has applied for 501(c)(3) status from the federal government.

Jordan Raniszeski, Vice President and Financial Advisor with Wachovia Securities, originally hails from Allentown, Pennsylvania with stops in Oregon, Arkansas and Indiana along his way to North Carolina. After receiving an accounting degree from the University of Notre Dame, Jordan moved to Charlotte to join the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche. He moved to Wachovia in 2004 where he provides financial advisory services to executives and small business owners.

Jordan has been a member of Guys with Ties since its founding in 2006, serving as secretary from 2006-2007 and president from 2007-2008. Over the years, Jordan has been active in several other community organizations, especially the youth/young adult ministry at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.

In his own words:
"There is nothing more rewarding than bringing people together to do good things. To me, that is the underlying meaning of Guys with Ties. The impact that can be made in people's lives by simply spreading the word and getting people out to have fun is truly amazing."