Our Story
The Inspiration
Vaughan Sawdon, Owner of G2, grew up with entrepreneur parents who owned and operated a chain of bridal salons for over 38 years. This is where he learned about customer service, dedication to quality, and the importance of listening to the customer. At a very young age he learned what hard work meant. As a kid, Vaughan remembers buying trips to the manufacturers and falling asleep under the designer's sketch desk in scraps of satin and silk.
These experiences fused clothing manufacturing and sales into his DNA. After college, he went to work for a traditional uniform company selling marching band and related apparel, it was a natural fit. Over the years, Vaughan was fortunate to be mentored by one of the industry’s most respected and longest standing individuals. Vaughan is forever grateful for the knowledge and experience he imparted that he keeps with him still today.
The Evolution
Through his many years in the industry, Vaughan has witnessed the evolution of marching bands. Programs have become more athletic and physically demanding, requiring performers to play their instruments while truly performing physically. Yet the basic marching band uniform hadn’t been innovated to account for the change.
Vaughan started G2 Performance with the mission to look outside-of-the-box and change the way uniforms were engineered. He reimagined both form and function, and develop a superior garment that is designed for the Marching Athlete™. He found ways to improve the performers experience and enhance their visual character. Just like any athlete, musicians need to have the right tools to perform at their best. Making this product was simply the right thing to do, and long overdue.
The Future
The G2 Team is dedicated to continually transforming G2’s products and customer experience. We are committed to listening to our customers and serving as trusted partners for the marching band industry, because we care about our Marching Athletes™.
What we’ve created is just the beginning!
Meet the Team
Vaughan Sawdon
Owner & CEO
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Vaughan is a serial entrepreneur, who is passionate and committed to advancing the quality of performance apparel for the marching athlete. He founded G2 in 2017 because he knew he could bring value and innovation to the industry. His nearly 25 years of experience in fashion, sales, and marketing make him an excellent combination of savvy and creative.
Joe Lutes
Sales & Marketing Manager
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With over 27 years of experience in the performing arts, Joe has seen first hand the progression of today's Marching Athlete. Joe has designed and worked with some of the top bands in the Midwest. With his bold move to G2 at the start of 2018, he is bringing his expertise, knowledge, and customer service nationwide to help your band look its best.
Julie Carlson
Accounting Manager
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Julie has over 25 years experience in the financial field and has worked with Vaughan for 8 years, now. Julie is an integral part of the day to day operations of G2. Julie's main focus is bookkeeping, accounting, and internal office operations.
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Lucile LaPorte
Lead Apparel Designer
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Lucile is a French fashion designer who moved to New York a decade ago to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology. As an outside with deep experience in designing high fashion coats and athleisure, she is now working to make waves in the marching arts. At G2 Performance she aims to take your marching uniforms to the next level.
Carly Scobell
Customer Service/Logistics
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Carly is passionate about her friends, family, music, and work. When Carly isn’t busy being a mom, partner, and making music with her band, she’s helping G2 with finances and logistics to get uniforms delivered across the country. Carly works with accounting, value stream mapping, and office management and is a critical part in helping maintain our excellent customer service.