Join BUILD!

Providing the Opportunity to Develop an Individual's Leadership


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The BUILD program provides the opportunity to develop an individual’s leadership, entrepreneurial and team building skills while increasing their value to their organization and to the greater community. Opportunities to become involved include, becoming a mentor, becoming a mentee or joining the BUILD Council. We have established exciting yet challenging goals and look forward to your involvement! Click here to view our Strategic Plan.

Be a Mentor

Henrik Ibsen said, “A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.” It is BUILD’s vision to bridge the gap between today’s leaders and the leader’s of tomorrow so they will be ready to take that helm, but we need your help!

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BUILD Mentors have a one-on-one mentoring relationship with a program participant for the purpose of education and impartation regarding greater leadership skills. Mentors commit to spend approximately one hour per month with a mentee for a period of one year.

To become a BUILD Mentor, simply complete an application and submit it to Melinda Adams. Mentors are also asked to read and sign a working agreement, and to complete an evaluation form at the conclusion of the relationship. Of course, a mentoring bond can continue past BUILD’s parameters and we hope it will!

Be a Mentee

Below is just a sample of the comments we have received from our mentees. To join this pro-active, distinguished group and take charge of your personal and professional development, the application below and submit to Melinda Adams.

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“I find myself either thinking of or using his advice on a daily basis. Having a mentor relationship has given me focus, increased confidence through his support, and because of his positive attitude, real motivation to succeed.”

“My mentor has allowed me to ask very pointed questions about business practices and he has offered his perspective on how to improve.”

“ I joke about giving my “testimonial” for mentorships, but I feel it’s one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. It’s the kind of experience that not only helps me in my day-to-day decisions but also helps to mold me to be the best person I can be in the future.”


Join the BUILD Council


Melinda Adams - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Chair - Company: Gulf Coast Shutter

Cathy Augustine - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: catharine.augustine@regions.com - Company: Regions Bank

Matthew Avery - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: mavery@chelco.com - Company: CHELCO

Powell Branch - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: powellcbranch@yahoo.com - Company: Gulf Coast Talent Service


Cory J. Fosdyck - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: Cory_Fosdyck@ml.com - Company: The Krueger Group

Sandi Fowler - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: sandifowler@sandestin.com - Company: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

John Frierson - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: JOHNFRIERSON@coastalbankandtrust.com - Company: Coastal Bank & Trust

Sheryl Johnston - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
- Company: Sacred Heart Foundation

Kim Kirby - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
- Company: City of DeFuniak Springs

Attorney Michael Lawson - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: mike@thelawsonlawfirm.com - Company: The Lawson Law Firm, P.A.

Kim McIntosh - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: kmcintosh@banktrustfl.net - Company: BankTrust

Tess McLaughlin - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: tess_mclaughlin@ml.com - Company: Merrill Lynch

Mike Morris - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
- Company: Chelco Services, Inc.

Shane O'Dell - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
- Company: The McGovern Group - Merrill Lynch

Katie Sharon - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: KatieSharon@coastalbankandtrust.com - Company: Coastal Bank & Trust

Traci Stokes - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: ts@silversandsoutlet.com - Company: Silver Sands Factory Stores

Lindsay Watts - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: lindsaywatts@sandestin.com - Company: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Dennis Wenrick - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: d.wenrick@cox.net - Company: Community Business Network

Melissa Wheeler - Click Here to View This Member's Bio
Email: melissacwheeler@gmail.com - Company: Lucky Star PR

Contact Us

Melinda Adams
PO Box 512
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
BUILD hotline: (850) 951-0070 x ext 1

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