Michael Barrett serves as Chief Executive Officer of Pride Holdings Group, where he leads the strategic consolidation and expansion of LGBTQ+-focused businesses while preserving the distinct identity and culture of each brand. A graduate of the University of Memphis, Barrett brings over two decades of executive experience, including leadership roles at PepsiCo and as Owner/CEO of AquaPlex/Lipps in Fort Lauderdale and AquaPlex Key West. He previously led BBG North LLC and Barrett TB, operating Taco Bell and KFC franchises. Known for his operational acumen and deep commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, Barrett lives in South Florida with his husband, John Barrett.

Timothy Majors, JD serves as Chief Operating Officer of Pride Holdings Group (formerly Parliament House Enterprises Inc.), bringing decades of legal, corporate, and entrepreneurial experience to the company’s global expansion efforts. Originally from Australia, Majors holds a Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws, and MBA from the University of Sydney. He began his career as a corporate lawyer before leading a national consolidation of Australia’s educational bookselling industry, culminating in a successful exit to a Macquarie Bank-backed private equity firm. Now based in the United States, Majors is driving Pride Holdings Group’s vision to become the world’s leading LGBTQ-focused entertainment, hospitality, and lifestyle company.

Jon Barrett is a seasoned operations leader with over 15 years of management experience spanning the food service and automotive industries. Known for his hands-on leadership style and strategic approach, Jon has successfully overseen high-volume teams, streamlined operations, and driven consistent performance improvements across diverse business environments.

Having studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design with a background in graphic design, Jon brings a unique blend of creative thinking and operational discipline to every role he undertakes. His technical expertise includes point-of-sale (POS) systems, labor optimization tools, and inventory management platforms—skills that allow him to effectively bridge the gap between frontline execution and backend efficiency.

Jon’s proven track record of delivering results, combined with his keen eye for design and technology integration, make him a dynamic asset in any fast-paced, customer-focused organization.

Known as the Queen of the Palm Beaches and South Florida, Velvet is also a former Miss Florida at Large. She was the first Transgender Grand Marshall for Palm Beach County and for the Stonewall Festival in Ft. Lauderdale.

She was awarded the Marsha P. Johnson Award by Compass and Palm Beach County as the Mother of Today. She is the proud mother of 121 Drag queens and kings. She was on Good Morning America to kick off Pride Month in June, 2025.

Velvet is a formidable performer, professional dancer, choreographer and make-up artist. She has built a strong reputation as a female impersonator portraying Donna Summer, Patti LaBelle, Janet Jackson and Beyoncé. She holds many titles such as Miss Kashmir, Miss Illusion, Miss Fort Lauderdale Entertainer of the Year, Miss Hollywood, Miss Stonewall, Miss Noche Latina and Miss Palm Beach Pride Miss Naples and now your Mz. Out South Florida.

Known for her captivating performances, Velvet can be seen throughout South Florida at leading destinations such as Aquaplex, The Pub, Eagle, The Manor, Alibi, and Hard Rock Casino. She has also danced with Alvin Ailey, Joffrey Ballet and Palm Beach Ballet.

For four decades, Art has been actively involved in the LGBTQ media world as a journalist, editor, publisher, producer and show host. He spearheaded a fund-raising project with a Swiss watch brand and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, raising over $100,000.

Since 2019 Art has been immersed in the documentation of gay bar history through his GayBarchives project.

In recent years Art has been recognized by Culture Dash and selected as a Pride365 Champion. His work has been featured on PBS networks in Atlanta and San Diego as well as The Advocate, Revry TV, Bay News 9, iHeart media, Watermark and Queer News Tonight.

As Executive Assistant to the COO at Pride Holdings Group, Nicholas provides high-level administrative and operational support that enhances executive efficiency and keeps cross-departmental initiatives running smoothly. With six years of experience across operations, administration, marketing, and event coordination, he brings a detail-driven and service-focused approach to supporting leadership.

Nicholas manages complex scheduling, coordinates communications, assists with project execution, and prepares key reports and presentations, serving as a dependable liaison between executives, internal teams, and external partners. 

He is committed to operational excellence, strong systems, and supporting Pride Holdings Group’s continued growth.