GiGi Gregory
International Chair Umpire in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
I am a Senior International Tennis Chair Umpire being the highest badged certified female American Chair Umpire in the United States. I have also been a qualified Review Official for the last 17 years working with the tennis review systems of Hawkeye, Bolt 6 and FoxTenn.
I have had the opportunity to officiate on the the most prestigious and renowned tennis courts and events worldwide, from all of the Grand Slams, Masters Events, Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cups and extensive USTA Pro Circuit work, both as a Chair Umpire, USTA Trainer and Mentor.
I was born in the beautiful Motherland of England, which I will always call home despite living for many years in the United States where I hold dual USA/U.K citizenship. I am a former British Police Officer/Detective working often with Scotland Yard, London and other police departments specialising in the area of narcotics, but with a broad knowledge base of all aspects of Criminal Law of which is my based Masters Degree.
I love to socialise and have fun and experiencing joy with friends. Entertaining and cooking a great meal at home or cookouts are my speciality, al fresco dining on beautiful evenings are my thing.
My interests range from music to travel, politics, Law, LGBT topics, gastronomy and the liquid accompaniment!
I live with my wonderful partner in the beautiful Hilton Head Low Country area of South Carolina, I am a huge romantic, considered a good friend, loyal and kind. I have the roar and heart of a lion and an honest kind spirit. I try to surround myself with only real, honest and loyal people. I don’t suffer fools gladly.
I love life and I am grateful to the Lord every single day.