About Hazzzard (new!)

Hazzzard (Luke), born and raised in Chicago, is a school principal and a self proclaimed "life-long learner." Growing up in a large Italian family has made him appreciate the value of gatherings, great food, wine, and good conversation. He's honored to be a host for the BGCC and hopes to welcome many new members.

About Mike (new!)

Mike, locally know as "The Realtor to the Stars," has lived in Chicago his whole life. He loves this city and wants to share all it has to offer. He says he is honored to be a new host with the BGCC!

About Frisky (new!)

Frisky (Tony) is your corporate guy by day ... Director of Catering & Guest Relations by night. Tony has developed many talents while whipping up sumptuous dinners and mouth-watering party treats in his "frisky" kitchen. Tony is delighted at the opportunity to make every old and new member of the BGCC family feel welcome.

About Fuego (new!)

Fuego (Jose) was born in the green mountains of Cuba, but was raised in Chicago. During the day he works for corporate America while at night he drinks to erase any memory of communism. He is honored to fill the Hispanic quota of BGCC hosts and is as exicted about this season as when he arrived in the USA in 1979.

About Marcus (new!)

Marcus is a brand new host this year, and promises to share his bio with you soon!

About Drew

Drew is one of the BGCC's founding fathers, as well as an I.T. director, spin instructor, photographer, and triathlete. He lives in Andersonville with his partner and a cat named Spud, and one day hopes to run away and join the circus.

Drew can be reached by email

About Mark

Mark is a man with a flair for throwing fabulous parties. As owner of Hydrate and Halsted's, he shares this talent with much of Chicago!

About Salsa

Salsa (Rich) is Director of Human Resources for an international company. He can say "Margarita" in five different languages.

About Romeo

After cashing out of the Internet biz, Romeo (Steve) now toils as a Fortune 100 peon. He may not dress at the height of fashion, but has a versatile range of skills from shaking dry martinis to wielding various power tools.

About La La

Formerly a Solid Gold Dancer, La La (La'Mont) now works as a Medical School Admissions Counselor. La La has high hopes to one day take on the job as the first "First Man" of the United States. His platform: to establish federal bad fashion legislation and host Big Gay Cocktail parties in every state, territory and cute boy's penthouse.

About Tay

Tay is an event planner by day and an event photographer by night. On his own, Tay shoots everything from floral & lighting designs, to fine art photography and most recently a CD cover for a local Cabaret performer. He is also available for "private photoshoots".

About B.Lo

B.Lo is a Corporate Finance Consultant by day, and by night he lives it up like Paris Hilton. You may recognize Brett through his association with the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA), or as a DJ at one of Chicago's trendy nightclubs.

Brett's nickname "B.Lo" was appointed to him after winning a Best Booty Contest in Austin, Texas. Rumor has it that the concept for the "Milkshake" song is a tribute to that day.

About Sport

A self-professed Beer Connoisseur, Sport (a.k.a. Mark, Nando, John McEnroe) is often found perusing the sports bars to catch the next big game or a chill jazz lounge to relax and listen to good music (or perform a couple of songs himself). A freelance visual communicator, he's often found after work training for swimming and triathlon season or getting his butt kicked in boxing and kickboxing. A chameleon in all aspects, if you see him out, you're sure to catch him either in swanky attire (and green mohawks) or sportwear, whatever befits the mood.