BrevardBrevard BusinessBusiness BBNBBN NewsNews Vol.Vol. 3820 No.No. 1 JanuaryJanuary 6, 2020 7, 2002 $1.00 A Weekly Space$1.00 Coast Business Magazine with PublishingA Weekly Roots Space in Coast America Publication since 1839 BrevardTwo HBCA women Job Link leaders key bring state, national visibility to organization resourceBy Ken Datzman connecting Two local women who are in leadership positions with the Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard firmshave gained statewide andand even national job visibility for seekers their accomplishments over the past year with the longstanding trade organization. access to America’s Job Bank and other By KenTheir Datzman achievements include having createdemployment a summer Web sites, videos, career internship program for high school students inguidebooks the and an in–depth collection of constructionThe visibility field. of The the program Brevard is Job now Link being studiedperiodicals, as a including “The Wall Street gotnational a big boostmodel. in 2001. 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We quickermember and Florida more Home efficiently Builders than Association. ever would like to see every single job order in Selected by a council of industry leaders, the award is before,” said Linda South, executive Brevard County to be in the Job Link presented to a woman member who “exhibits best prac- director of the organization. She added, “I system, so that we can rapidly match tices, expertise, and exceptional leadership qualities.” thinkShe a lwasot more honored people for havesuccessfully come to establishingskill a sets. And if we don’t have the match understandsummer internship the value program of the richfor Brevard re- students,we’ll usewhich the information to create sourcesgives them that a arefeel available for career in opportunities the Brevard in theeducation growing and training opportunities that Jobconstruction Link centers, industry not onlyand related from a jfields.ob– are responsive to the need.” seeker’sBoth standpointemployers and but students also from have the rallied aroundBrevard the Job Link is funded through employer’supstart program. standpoint.” the Brevard Development Workforce BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth These information–packed centers Board Inc. in Rockledge. It also has been “I’m very proud of that honor because it actually stems The four full–service one–stop career centers of Brevard Job Link are seeing increased traffic. Linda South, offerfrom aa variety group of of us services in Brevard to job County seekers, who workedsuccessful together in winning competitive grants executive director, said her organization is a rich resource for both the job seeker as well as the employer. businessesto make something and the unemployed. happen in theFor construction industry at Michael Anderson is associate director. They are at the Melbourne site in Perimeter Center. instance,a time when there workforce are job referrals,shortages Internet are on the mindPlease of every see Brevard Job Link, page 18 contractor. It was a total team effort,” said Masline, president of the HBCA of Brevard. At the event in St. Augustine, Spencer was installed as Whatthe second vice the president Social of the Florida Home Security Builders plan would mean to you Association, moving up from third vice president Nothingin 2018. will happen immediately The 16–member panel unanimously By Mary“This Deibelis the highest position an associate cansince achieve President Bush isn’t expected to approved these options three weeks ago Scrippswith the HowardFlorida ServiceHome Builders Association,” makesaid any recommendations to Congress to carry out Bush’s campaign pledge to Masline. “An associate cannot ascend to the presidencyuntil 2003, of after the 2002 congressional let younger workers divert some of the thatHere’s organization. what to expectSo Natasha if Social now holds the highestelections. spot 6.2 percent payroll tax they owe on BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth at the state level in that capacity for the Florida Home Security is changed so that younger Basic Social SecurityMichelle Masline, checks wouldleft, and be Natashawages Cartagena to individual Spencer accountsof the HBCA that of ownBrevard were recently honored at the Florida Home Builders Builders Association. She is the first individual from the workers can invest some of their payroll smaller than calledAssociation for in current Fall Leadership law. Conference.stocks andMasline bonds. was named the FHBA’s 2019 ‘Woman of Distinction’ for successfully establishing a HBCA of Brevard to ever do that. We’re really proud of the tax money in private accounts, as construction summer internship program for students, working with Brevard Public Schools and other organizations. The program i s work she is doing with the HBCA of Brevard.”Depending on market performance, total Workers who opted to take part would President Bush’s Social Security Com- benefits from Socialcalled Security BRICK. Masline, plus your president ofchoose the HBCA from of Brevard, the five is low–risk with Twin funds, Rivers Insurance one Inc. Spencer, with Shelter Mortgage,BREVARD was installed “Brevard is being heard loud and clear,” said Spencer, as second vice president of FHBA, an 8,000–member organization. She is the first individual from the HBCA of Brevard to hold th is

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Gala committee members included, Rinker, Rocket City Real Estate/Holly Carver and Lisa By Christie Rimsky Judy Allender, Winnie Brewer, Kelley Broome, Mary Earnhardt, Philip Simpson, Ph.D., Catherine Spencer, Dr. [email protected] Coleman, Lauren Coyne, Carlos Diaz, Lori Duester, Tanya Taival, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Bill and Rachel Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Voncile Franklin, Betty Greene, Samantha Guyre, Terry, TLC Engineering for Architecture, VITAS Nadine Itani, Jessie Kirk, Elizabeth Kump, Melissa Lugo, Healthcare, John and Diane Weaver, WFTV, Cox Health TITUSVILLE — Jess Parrish Medical Foundation’s Christina Morrison, Susan Morse and Dr. Tanya Taival. Marketing, Fred and Misty Wilson and Els van annual benefit gala Treasure Island was a tremendous “One–thousand pieces of gold” were at stake in the Engelenburg. success, raising more than $129,000 in net proceeds to “Hooks ‘n Tails” costume contest, a highlight of the Captain’s Hideout–level sponsors: The Abreu–Isaac benefit The Children’s Center. Presented by the law firm evening. Taking home the honor of best mermaid and Family, Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Allotta, Boggs Gases, of GrayRobinson, P.A., and Laura and William Boyles, pirate were Becky Walters and Rick Wrubel. Britt’s Air Conditioning, Hugh M. and Ina M. Brown, the event was held Oct. 12 at Cruise Terminal One in “We are overjoyed by the tremendous support we have Davies, Houser & Secrest, CPA, P.A., Paul and Lori Port Canaveral. received for Treasure Island, and are thrilled to have so Duester, Robin Fisher/State Farm Insurance, Franklin More than 350 guests donned mermaid and pirate many organizations and community partners joining us Special Events Production/Dennis and Voncile Franklin, inspired attire and enjoyed an evening of swashbuckling to make a difference in the health of our community,” said Greg and Lori Gullikson, Edwin and Nancy Loftin, Dr. elegance, signature cocktails, a tropical island inspired Judy Allender, event underwriting chairwoman. Patricia C. Manning, Chris and Lisa McAlpine, Miller & dinner and treasure hunting at the silent auction. Event partners included: Shores of Plenty–level Hurt Wealth Advisors, Pat Fisher Nissan, Puroclean Brevard County Sherriff Wayne Ivey emceed the live sponsors: Injury Centers of Brevard, OMNI Healthcare, Disaster Recovery, The Sellers Family, TD Bank, USI action and paddle raise in support of The Children’s Susan Morse and Daniel Levy/UBS Financial Services Insurance Services, The Watauga Company, Whittaker Center to fund current and future needs and help bring and Zumpano Patricios. X Marks the Spot–level sponsors: Cooper Financial Group and Marilyn J. Wright. the facility into its 20th year of providing access to Allender & Allender P.A./Port Commissioner Jerry and In–kind event sponsors: Stina Bee Marketing. In–kind services, guidance and support for children and their Judy Allender, Coastal Ambulance Services and Bob and media sponsors: “Brevard Business News,” “Florida families. Jessie Kirk/Kirk Management LLC. Pirate’s Cove–level Today,” Space Coast Daily and Space Coast Living. Other “It is gratifying to know that our investment is sponsors: Berman Hopkins CPAs & Associates, The generous sponsors were recognized at the gala. providing access to high–quality care that develops Broome Law Firm, P.A./Chris and Kelly Broome, “On behalf of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation ‘Strong Families for Life’ and will continue to provide Canaveral Port Authority, Century Pharmacy, CSI board of directors and staff, we extend our heartfelt future generations of our children with a safe place to Leasing, GT USA, HealthFund Solutions, LLC, Kindred thanks to all those who supported our 2019 gala and learn, grow and reach their full potential. It is a privilege Healthcare, The Mikitarian Family, Julius Miller contributed to its success. We have been overwhelmed by to be a part of such a worthwhile event for the community Scholarship Fund, Ron Norris, Inc.–Buick, GMC, Honda the outpouring of support which will impact children and of North Brevard,” said William Boyles, a shareholder at & Ford, Palm Point Behavioral Health Hospital, Person their families in our community for generations,” said GrayRobinson. Doyle Mohre & Pastis LLP, RUSH Construction Inc., Jessie Kirk, chairwoman, JPMF board of directors. Abigail Thompson, the event’s keynote speaker, TeamHealth, and Barbara and Terry Terhune. l About Jess Parrish Medical Foundation shared the story of her daughter Mylah’s autism diagno- Mermaid Lagoon–level sponsors: Ambassador Services Through philanthropy and volunteerism, JPMF sis and the families experience working with The Inc., Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc., Steve and Winnie supports Parrish Medical Center’s mission of “healing Children’s Center. “My husband and I often wonder Brewer, Ashley M. Byrne/Edward Jones, ClearBridge experiences for everyone all the time.” JPMF partners where we would be today without The Children’s Center. Investments, Cocoa Beach Hospitality/Transportation with the community to raise funds that sustain and There was never a moment we questioned whether Association, Herman and Joyce Cole, Johnna and Bob enhance health–care services in North Brevard County. Mylah was receiving the care she needed. They exceeded Dillow, Florida Cardiovascular Association, P.A., Florida Whether caring for seniors or helping children reach their our expectations in providing Mylah the absolute best Power & Light Co., Genesis VII Inc./Robert and Karen full potential, JPMF is helping improve, transform and care,” she said. Jordan, Dr. and Mrs. William F. Hogan, Hospice of St. save lives. For more information about JPMF, call Mylah shared center stage with Sheriff Ivey and Francis, Integrity Fixed management LLC, Island (321) 269–4066 or visit www.parrishmedfoundation.com. bloodhound Junny, spokesdog for the Brevard County Lincoln, Jaguar and Land Rover, Marty and Terry Lee, l About The Children’s Center Sheriff’s office, during a one–on–one interview. Mylah, Jamie and Melissa Lugo/Space Coast Bounce, Turmy The Children’s Center, an affiliate of Parrish who loves to dance, captivated the audience with her Lum and Oscar Sieveking, Bill and Jean McCarthy, Healthcare, offers a variety of learning and early develop- favorite dance steps. MedFast Urgent Care Centers LLC, Medtronic, Parrish ment programs for area children. Located at 5650 South Holly Carver and Laura Anne Pray were co–chair- Home Health, Power Wellness, Howard and Sandra U.S. 1 in Titusville, The Children’s Center consists of eight local partner agencies working together to meet the needs of children. The center annually serves nearly 2,000 children and their families. Visit The Children’s Center online at parrishchildrenscenter.com. l About Parrish Healthcare Parrish Healthcare, America’s first Joint Commission Integrated Care Certified network, includes: Parrish Medical Center, a Mayo Clinic Care Network member and one of the nation’s most recognized hospitals for clinical quality, patient safety, and healing environments; Parrish Medical Group, NCQA certified patient–centered Altair Watson medical homes; and Florida Health Network, a coalition of healthcare providers, insurers and others working together to improve quality and safety and lower health– care costs on behalf of individuals, families and busi- new ad mailed nesses. l About GrayRobinson, P.A Founded in 1970, GrayRobinson is a full–service corporate law firm providing legal and lobbying services FULL COLOR across the state of Florida. 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JANUARY 6, 2020 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 3 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Why do I teach journalism? Because it is more important now than ever before handed down from generation to generation and the Estate. The original three estates — clergy, noblemen, By Jeff Kunerth current owner, who wanted to retire, could not find a commoners — were the power structure of Medieval UCF Forum columnist buyer. Europe. But in modern America, our power structure is the University of Central Florida The owner said watching the decline of the newspaper organization of government: the legislative, judicial and was like watching a person die and not being able to do executive. I hear this all the time from former newspaper col- anything to save that life. The role journalism plays in our democracy is to hold leagues who have left as the newsroom has diminished And then somebody made this point: When that paper those other estates accountable to the public; to challenge over the years: How dare you teach journalism? Or this dies, so does an element of our democracy. lies and misinformation with truth and accuracy; to version: There are still students who want to be journal- “There is no democracy without journalism,” said CBS uncover and expose corruption. Basically, keep everybody ists? Really? journalist Scott Pelley, during a recent visit to UCF. honest. I could answer that I teach journalism because there You can’t be a journalist these days without fearing for In a democracy, an informed public is the antidote to still are students who are curious about the world; who the future of our democracy when the president of the authoritarianism, the cure to the cult of personality, the want to make a difference; who need to give voice to the United States characterizes the press as the enemy of the balance to bombast. If the press is the enemy, the enemy of voiceless; who find the lives of other people interesting and people. the press is ignorance and fear. worth telling; who get their kicks exposing wrongdoing; or “The quickest way to destroy a democracy is poisoning I teach journalism because in these fearful, divisive who want a job that pays them to write. All the same the information,” Pelley said. “Journalism is what pushes times — where not only is the press under attack, but things that motivated me, and my former colleagues, to go back against that.” higher education as well — we’re more important than into journalism. As Pelley knows, a dictator’s playbook begins with ever. It was never about the money. It’s possible to make a attempts to vilify, denigrate and delegitimize the press. A good living doing journalism, but nobody then — nor now free press is a threat to despots for many reasons: It Jeff Kunerth is a faculty member in UCF’s Nicholson — goes into the profession with the idea of getting rich. challenges authority, it holds public officials accountable, it School of Communication and Media. He can be I could say that I come from a family of journalists, so speaks truth to power, it gives voice to the opposition. reached at [email protected]. I’m just carrying on the family tradition. In our democracy, the press is often called the Fourth But what I tell those who question why I teach journal- ism is this: Because journalism is more important now than ever. Legislation filed in House would give Florida families more ways to get And that’s all I need to say because they know what I mean. tested, treated for influenza and strep, in a quick and cost–effective way I heard a story on NPR about a newspaper that was and treatment of influenza and streptococcus. This going out of business. The paper was a family business By Tyler Sirois legislation, which provides certain requirements for [email protected] written protocol between the pharmacist and supervising State Representative, District 51 physician, authorizing pharmacists to test for and treat influenza and streptococcus, is identical to Sen. Travis Brevard Flu season is picking up according to the Centers for Hutson’s Senate Bill 714 in the Florida Senate. Business Disease Control and Prevention, and it is on an upswing What does this mean to you, the patient? It means that BBN News earlier than normal this year. This is alarming, consider- you have one more access point to get treated and tested. ing that each year since 2010, the CDC has estimated the This not only speeds up the process, but also gives those flu has resulted in between 9.3 million and 49 million without insurance a way to be seen, freeing up our 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D illnesses in the United States. emergency rooms and urgent care facilities and helping to West Melbourne, FL 32904 And, it is not just the flu. News reports have shown clear them of these contagious diseases and reduce their (321) 951–7777 fax (321) 951–4444 there is a new strain of strep that is causing cases of spread. It can also be a cheaper option. While you may BrevardBusinessNews.com Scarlet fever, and the worst part is there is not a vaccina- spend approximately $200 on a visit to an urgent care, you tion for strep. Did you know strep A bacteria kills a half– may only spend about $30 at the local pharmacy to be seen million people a year? Medical Express reported that for the same symptoms. PUBLISHER “strep A ranks among the most destructive pathogens on Florida has a great opportunity to help families during Adrienne B. Roth Earth, rivalling malaria parasites, tuberculosis bacteria a very stressful time and do so in a responsible manner. and HIV.” This legislation is key because it creates a collaboration EDITOR Ken Datzman What if I told you there was another way to be tested among local pharmacists and physicians in Florida. for the flu and strep and be given the medicine right then Regardless of whether you test positive for the flu or SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR and there? Well, there is. Currently, 17 states allow for strep, the pharmacist could recommend you visit a Bill Roth pharmacists to test and treat for the flu and strep and physician or follow up with them for further testing. provide treatment under a supervising physician. And, With winter here, there is no better time than now to now Florida has its chance too. give Floridians a choice on where they can get tested and Brevard Business News is published every Monday by I recently filed House Bill 389 in the Florida House that treated for the flu and influenza in a quick and cost Brevard Business News Inc. Bulk Rate postage is paid at Melbourne, FL and Cocoa, FL. This publication serves would allow local pharmacists to provide the testing for conducive way. business executives in Brevard County. It reports on news, trends and ideas of interest to industry, trade, agribusiness, finance, health care, high technology, Four–race challenge ‘Run for the Kids’ to kick off Jan. 25; sponsor opportunities education and commerce. Supporting Brevard County’s children and families Jan. 25; Brevard PALS 5K Run/Walk for Autism Aware- takes an entire community of people working for the better ness, held Feb. 15; Brianna Marie Foundation 5K, held Letters to the Editor must include the writer’s signature good. It also takes awareness, funding and active participa- March 7; and Downtown Melbourne 5K to benefit The and printed or typed name, full address and telephone tion. Haven, held March 21. The combined races have an number. Brevard Business News reserves the right to edit In 2020, four well–established, community–driven 5K audience of more than 15,000 people. all letters. Send your letters to: Editor, Brevard Business News, 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D, West Melbourne, FL, races will partner for the second annual “Run for the Kids” “We had such a strong response last year and have even 32904, or email [email protected]. four–race challenge. All revenue benefits four Brevard– more to offer participants and sponsors in 2020,” said based organizations that provide funding, resources and David Scholl, director of the Run for the Kids Challenge. Subscription Rates for home or office mail delivery are other assistance for children and their families. Partici- “Our participation numbers are already up from this time $26.00 for one year (52 issues). 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JANUARY 6, 2020 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 5 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Turnaround management pioneer donates $2 million to help advance Seton Hall’s Leadership Institute Moreover, Buccino has five decades of board service shared with them from his professional and personal By Michael Ricciardelli for business and not–for–profit organizations, including career journey,” said Michael Reuter, director of The [email protected] American Hydraulics Inc., Goldblatt Bros. Inc., Inter- Gerald P. Buccino ‘63 Center for Leadership Develop- Associate Director of Media Relations state United Corp., and ShopRite Supermarkets Inc. ment. Seton Hall University (Wakefern). His service also consists of a decade on the With Buccino’s support, the Stillman program has Board of Directors of the American Bankruptcy Insti- become one of the country’s preeminent leadership SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Gerald P. Buccino of tute and several years as ABI’s vice president for centers and has been named the No. 1 leadership Naples, Fla., and Evanston, Ill., has made a $2 million endowment. program of its kind in the nation for the past five years gift commitment to further advance Seton Hall “When I look back on my career, everything I have by HR.com. The Center’s success served as the catalyst University’s Buccino Leadership Institute. Launched in today began at Seton Hall University,” says Buccino, for creating the Buccino Leadership Institute which is 2018, the Institute is the first interdisciplinary under- who graduated from the University in 1963. “I love comprised of undergraduate leadership programs in six graduate leadership program of its kind in the United Seton Hall and I love the opportunity it gave me.” schools and colleges at Seton Hall University. States. The gift will support operations and create an Due to his gratitude to Seton Hall and his passion “The Buccino name has been synonymous with endowment for the Institute. for developing leaders, Buccino has a long history of leadership excellence for a long time in the Stillman Buccino, who is nationally recognized as a pioneer of providing generous financial support to the University. School of Business and in the business world. With “turnaround management,” is the founder of Buccino & He credits Seton Hall with the “beginnings of his good Jerry’s generous gift, we can now develop a new Associates and the president of The Buccino Founda- fortune” and expresses appreciation for the “outstand- generation of leaders across the university and in every tion as well as a Seton Hall Regent Emeritus. ing Catholic education” he received as an accounting discipline and industry,” said Lt. Colonel (ret.) Bryan He is a founding member of the Turnaround Man- undergraduate in the Stillman School of Business. Price, founding executive director of the Institute. agement Association (TMA). Headquartered in Chicago, Buccino also holds and M.B.A. and a Ph.D. “When people think of leadership development, I want TMA is the only international non–profit association In 1996, Buccino created an endowed scholarship for them to think of Seton Hall and the Buccino Leadership dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround man- leadership students, and in 2014 he made a $1 million Institute.” agement. Buccino has held several posts in the organi- gift commitment to expand the Leadership Develop- l About Seton Hall University zation, including TMA’s national chairman. He cur- ment Honors Program in the Stillman School, which One of the country’s leading Catholic universities, rently serves on the Past Chairman’s Council and the was later named The Gerald P. Buccino ‘63 Center for Seton Hall has been showing the world what great Cornerstone 15 Council. Leadership Development in his honor. In addition to minds can do since 1856. Home to nearly 10,000 For more than 30 years, he has consulted with the financial support, Buccino has taught in the undergraduate and graduate students and offering boards of directors, lenders, creditors and other stake- Stillman School M.B.A. program and personally serves more than 90 rigorous academic programs, Seton Hall’s holders, leading to an array of successful turnarounds as a mentor to select leadership students throughout academic excellence has been singled out for distinction and reorganizations. He has worked with companies in their time at Seton Hall, and beyond — sharing that by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report numerous industries ranging in size from middle alumni who are now in their late 30s and early 40s still and Bloomberg Businessweek. market to major publicly held corporations and has held call him up for career guidance or just to check in. Seton Hall embraces students of all religions and C–Level positions such as chairman, CEO, COO and “Jerry has touched and changed the lives of many prepares them to be exemplary servant leaders and CFO. students through the wisdom and learnings he has global citizens. In recent years, the University has achieved extraordinary success. Since 2009, it has seen record–breaking undergraduate enrollment growth and an impressive 110–point increase in the average SAT score of incoming freshmen. In the past decade, Seton Hall students and alumni have received more than 30 Fulbright Scholarships as well as other prestigious academic honors, including Boren Awards, Pickering Fellowships, Udall Scholarships and a Rhodes Scholar- ship. The University is also proud to be among the most Wealth is more than just money. diverse national Catholic universities in the country. True wealth includes things like relationships, During the past five years, the University has First Wave invested more than $165 million in new campus where you live, your health and your hobbies. buildings and renovations. And in 2015, Seton Hall launched a School of Medicine as well as a College of With higher WealthConfidence, you can better Communication and the Arts. The university’s main enjoy the abundance that is allpick around up you. 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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 6 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information JANUARY 6, 2020 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Nine new board members set to begin first term at the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce company for nurses. The for–profit company assists needs — audio, video, computers, networking, security, By Laurent Rawlings health–care providers with obtaining and maintaining smart home and smart office. [email protected] their state medical licenses. The Melbourne Regional Chamber also named its Melbourne Regional Chamber l Cedik is the general manager for The Avenue Executive Committee for 2020: Board Chairman Todd Viera. The Avenue Viera is a mixed–use project with Pokrywa is president of The Viera Co.; Board Chair- The Melbourne Regional Chamber (MRC) will host over 600,000 square feet of retail, restaurants, and man–Elect Jeff Robison, Lightle Beckner Robison Inc.; its formal installation of board members and executive entertainment venues located on 65 acres in the heart of Treasurer Neal Johnson, US Bank; Immediate Past officers at its Annual Board Installation and Impact Viera. Board Chairwoman Kim Agee, Agee Consulting; Vice Awards on Jan. 31 at the Hilton Melbourne. There, nine l Bellaby is the executive editor of “Florida Today,” a Chairman, Board Governance, Eric Hostetler, Chamber members will begin their first term (their first position she accepted in March 2019. Previously, she Widerman Malek; Vice Chairman, Business Develop- year of a three–year term) on the MRC Board. held numerous roles at that paper, including news ment, Mark Boyd, Boyd & Boyd; Vice Chairman, Those members are: Bob Klein of Northrop director and space editor. Before joining “Florida Today” Membership Engagement, Jennie Kriete, Eastern Grumman, Anne Conroy–Baiter of Junior Achievement in 2005, she worked as a foreign correspondent for Florida State College Foundation; Vice Chairman, of the Space Coast, Alexis McGuire of Nationwide Associated Press in Moscow, London, and Kyiv, Ukraine. Council of Chairs, Travis Proctor, Artemis/The IT Medical Licensing, Kevin Cedik of The Avenue Viera, l Antonition is president and CEO for Melbourne– Company; Vice Chairwoman, Business Advocacy, Mara Bellaby of “Florida Today,” Timothy Antonition of based Space Coast Credit Union (SCCU). Antonition Natasha Cartagena Spencer, Shelter Mortgage; Vice Space Coast Credit Union, Deborah Harmon of BRPH, began his career at SCCU in 1992, and in 1998 he was Chairwoman, Marketing, Michelle Salyer, Holy Trinity; Robbin Kruel of Klass Act Solutions, and Jerry Woods of promoted to vice president, then executive vice president Vice Chairman, Resource Development, David Cable, Melbourne Insurance. in 2005, and in 2011 he was made chief operating officer. RE/MAX Elite; Vice Chairman, Trustee Liaison, Brent Beginning their second year are Ricardo Alvarez of Antonition was appointed president and CEO in 2017. Peoples, Raymond James; President/CEO, Michael Computer Rich, Kyle Graham of Millefiori Medical Skin l Harmon is a principal at BRPH, an international Ayers, Melbourne Regional Chamber; and Ex–Officio, Rejuvenation, and Brian Spatola of Heron Financial architectural, engineering and construction services firm Airport Authority Designee, Jack Ryals, National Realty Partners. headquartered in Melbourne, where she directs com- of Brevard. l Klein is vice president of engineering and Manned pany–wide business development and marketing The MRC is a 5–Star accredited Chamber from the Aircraft Design Center of Excellence Leader at Northrop programs across six business sectors and eight offices. U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The local Chamber was Grumman Aerospace Systems. l Woods is president, owner and general agent at founded in 1925. MRC represents 1,100–plus members l Conroy–Baiter is president of Junior Achievement Melbourne Insurance. Melbourne Insurance is a client– making it the largest business organization in the East of the Space Coast, serves on the Board of Directors for focused independent insurance agency specializing in Central Florida region. Its mission is to develop and the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Business and Home Insurance products and services for promote the business interests of its members through Space Coast, and was awarded the Donna Skattum Brevard and Central Florida. representation, advocacy education and support while Award for Community Impact from Space Coast l Kruel is the president of Klass Act Solutions, a contributing to the growth and prosperity of a vibrant Magazine in 2019. 15–year–old cutting–edge technology integration business community. l McGuire is the CEO of Nationwide Medical company that sells, installs and continues “white–glove” Visit www.MelbourneRegionalChamber.com to learn Licensing, the country’s number–one medical licensing support services for both residential and commercial more about the Melbourne Regional Chamber.

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JANUARY 6, 2020 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 7 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Picking a college major can be an overwhelming experience, UF offers students tools to aid in process tools provided by some higher education institutions dents interested in competitive four–year schools. By Lourdes Rodriguez ([email protected]) like the University of Florida’s College of Agricultural According to U.S. News & World Report: “Before and Dana Edwards ([email protected]) and Life Sciences (CALS) to aid in the process. choosing the best college to attend, it is important for IFAS Communications Today, Gonzalez is a freshman at the University of students to test the waters. Making a college visit and University of Florida Florida pursuing wildlife ecology and conservation at touring the campus can be pivotal in a student’s UF’s CALS, part of the Institute of Food and Agricul- decision.” DAVIE — For students and parents alike, picking a tural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the agricultural, natural At CALS, the NaviGATORing campus experience college major can be daunting. Take Daniela Gonzalez resources and life sciences division of the university. program provides visit dates in January, May and from South Florida, for instance. “The quiz helped me steer my focus to a specific September for prospective students. The program In elementary and middle school, she liked playing major,” she said. “In the back of my mind I always provides a full day of activities on campus tailored to with lizards, snails and other wildlife creatures that loved wildlife. Now my dream is to own and manage a each attendee’s area of interest. High school juniors gave her access to the great outdoors. On career days, wildlife rehabilitation center.” and seniors get the opportunity to shadow a CALS her parents would help her dress up as a zookeeper. Gonzalez is like many students who do not know the Ambassador while learning more about the college and They figured she had a passion. variety of college major options available that fit their the UF admissions process (both for freshmen and Throughout the years, Gonzalez discovered other interests. transfer admission). interests in architecture, psychology and accounting. “When it comes to finding the right college fit, As part of the NaviGATORing CALS experience, Often a topic of discussion in her household, Gonzalez higher education institutions are developing tools like participants sit in on classes related to their major of and her family looked for ways to help her find the the CALS Majors Quiz to help students explore options interest, learn about numerous campus organizations right career track. and find majors meet their needs in more ways than and activities, and explore the unique majors, minors When it came time to decide a college major, she one,” said CALS Dean Elaine Turner. and professional development opportunities in CALS. was unsure. Gonzalez was directed by a college In–person experiences are another helpful step in Students interested in the upcoming dates of Jan. 24 recruiter to take an online majors quiz — one of several the college application process, particularly for stu- and Jan. 31 can visit: https://cals.ufl.edu/prospective/ navigatoringcals/ for more information and to register by the Jan. 10 deadline. May dates will be available soon. “The NaviGATORing CALS program was designed to show prospective students what it’s like to live a day in the life of a CALS student,” said CALS Dean Elaine Turner. “With personalized schedules based on each participant’s subject area of interest, prospective students experience all UF and CALS have to offer. This includes how our more than 20 majors can assist in preparing them for a career in health care, natural resources, sustainability, food systems, human wellbeing and agriculture.” It is important for students to know what they want to get out of a college experience before stepping on campus. Turner encourages students to consider these three tips to help with the college selection process: Ullian realty l Think about how a college or university’s strengths align with personal career goals and skill sets. l Pick a college based on academic programs, new ad emailed extracurricular and hands–on learning experiences, location and faculty teaching excellence. If students can imagine themselves at a particular institution, they are on the right track to selecting the FULL COLOR school that will be a great fit for them. The CALS administers the degree programs of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricul- tural Sciences. The mission of the College of Agricul- tural and Life Sciences is to deliver unsurpassed educational programs that prepare students to address the world’s critical challenges related to agriculture, food systems, human wellbeing, natural resources and sustainable communities. The college has received more total (national and regional combined) U.S. Department of Agriculture teaching awards than any other institution. To learn more, visit the cals.ufl.edu and follow CALS on social media platforms at @ufcals.

‘Stick Fitness’ exercise class set for library in Cocoa The Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library in Cocoa will be hosting a “Stick Fitness” exercise class at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in January. This is an “upbeat, fun, energetic and rhythmic way to get in shape.” The class fee is $5. Participants are asked to bring a towel and mat. The library’s address is 308 Forrest Ave. The phone number is (321) 633–1792.

BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 8 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information JANUARY 6, 2020 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Rise of messy CV: Are life sciences companies finally starting to value professionals with non–traditional paths? mess. Expatriate living in two different European lots of flexibility and curiosity are needed, the owners of a By Rosalie Harrison countries as a trailing spouse and mom, and my current non–traditional CV experiences suddenly have attributes [email protected] (perhaps third) career evolution to a Partner in a that are recognizable as being valuable to business Borderless Leadership & Consulting boutique (female owned and operated) executive search success. Messy CV owners have proven an ability to firm. Now, when I walk someone through my profes- challenge the status quo, an attribute that is needed to A few months ago, I was retained to find a medical sional history, the most common word that comes back at drive or embrace creative and innovative ways of executive for a growing biotech. The hiring manager set me is “impressive.” And, more importantly, in my current working. Flexibility and change management resilience forth all of the expected criteria during our briefing and role, literally all of my life experiences are professionally are derived from both personal and professional life then something extraordinary happened. relevant. Given the historical response to my non– choices. Living and working internationally supports “You don’t need to find me a pretty CV,” she in- traditional career path, the current response to my multi–cultural understanding. Engaging in cross structed. “I am happy with a messy one. You know, its ok “messy” CV always makes me smile. functional roles or educational experiences enhances if you find someone with diverse experiences or who took So, what has changed exactly to give a boost to the contribution and collaboration. some time off or traveled the world or whatever.” credibility of the non–traditional CV? The answer is So what is our advice? If you are a professional with a As the proud owner of a messy — aka nontraditional simple. The life sciences business trends are creating nontraditional career path, take a look at the competen- career path — CV (curriculum vitae), I was ecstatic with working environments that are increasingly dynamic cies you’ve gained as a result of your varying professional this instruction. (i.e., a nice word for messy) shifting the types of compe- and life experiences and display them confidently in your Understanding my joyous response probably requires tencies needed for business success. Pressure to boost messy CV. 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Bill Montford (D–Tallahassee) and education leaders, TaxWatch, I want to congratulate our 2019–20 Principal Challenge Match Scholarship Program. We look forward to has announced the 2019–20 Principal Leadership Award Leadership Award winners and thank them for their helping these nine students realize their potential, and we (PLA) winners and recognized nine of Florida’s most remarkable work to enhance the educations of their thank Florida TaxWatch for its commitment to highlight- effective leaders in high–risk K–12 public schools. students.” ing the good works of these public servants and unyielding This year’s winning principals, three each from Florida Department of Education Division of Public dedication to education in Florida.” elementary, middle and high schools, are from Broward, Schools Chancellor Jacob Oliva said, “Florida is extremely The nine 2019–20 Principal Leadership Award Collier, Duval, Lafayette, Miami–Dade, Palm Beach, and fortunate to have educators that inspire students every honorees are: Orange counties. day, and that is why we have made elevating and celebrat- l Elementary School Winners Florida TaxWatch established the PLA program in ing teachers and principals our first priority. We want to Simaran Bakshi, Wayman Academy of the Arts, Duval 2014 to recognize and reward the work of principals and make sure we are doing all that we can to recruit and County; Anthony Marucci, Somerset Academy Village, promote their unique practices throughout the state. retain great educators and we will not stop working until Broward County; and Laura Mendicino, Highlands “I was pleased to join Florida TaxWatch recognize every Florida student has the opportunity to get a world– Elementary School, Collier County. outstanding principals that reflect thousands of dedicated class education and become productive, civically–minded l Middle School Winners and caring educators throughout Florida,” said Montford. members of society. I was honored to be included as Osvaldo Garcia, Passport Charter School, Orange “Florida students benefit from the dedication and Florida TaxWatch recognized these much deserving and County; Barbara Sanchez, Lincoln–Marti International commitment of these individuals each and every day. It is dedicated principals, and congratulate them on this Campus, Miami–Dade County; and Sadie Milliner–Smith, an honor to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you distinguished award.” J.E.B. Stuart Middle School, Duval County. for the many hours they spend away from their families; Florida Department of Education Division of Public l High School Winners for every basketball game, debate meeting, band practice Schools Deputy Chancellor Dr. Paul Burns said, “As we Teresa Santalo, iMater Preparatory Academy, Miami– and tutoring session after school. Thank you for the many continue to support Florida’s educators, especially our Dade County; Stewart Hancock, Lafayette High School, family meals and celebrations missed to ensure every principals, Florida students are seeing greater results and Lafayette County; and Marie Turchiaro, Palm Beach student has the opportunity to achieve success.” educational quality in Florida keeps rising. Dedicating Maritime Academy, Palm Beach County. Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Dominic Calabro time and resources to their tireless efforts is key to The PLA program would not be possible without the said, “At Florida TaxWatch, we believe that data, advancing education in underserved communities. I would support of FTW’s sponsors — The Florida Lottery, analytics, and quantifiable evidence of improvement is the to thank Florida TaxWatch for continuing to champion SunTrust Bank, Kyra Solutions, BrightStar Credit Union, best basis for measuring success. For five years, the great educators in our state.” Charter Communications, J.M. Rubin Foundation, Gulf Florida TaxWatch Principal Leadership Awards Program Florida Prepaid College Foundation Director Cindy Power, The Florida Prepaid College Foundation, Wells has served as the state’s only student performance data– O’Connell said, “Every day, the work of these dedicated Fargo, Helios Education Foundation, “Florida Trend,” Verizon, and the Florida Press Association. Florida TaxWatch is supported by voluntary, tax– deductible donations and private grants, and does not ZƵĚƌĂŵŶŐŝŶĞĞƌŝŶŐ/ŶĐ͘;Z/ͿŝƐLJŽƵƌƚƌƵƐƚĞĚƐŽĨƚǁĂƌĞ accept government funding. 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(LQIR#UXGUDPHQJLQHHULQJFRP She has also served on the boards of many community organizations, including the Economic Development 9LVLWXVDWZZZUXGUDPHQJLQHHULQJFRP Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, and the Florida Bankers’ Association. BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 10 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information JANUARY 6, 2020 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Brevard Public Schools appoints veteran Cindy Lesinski as chief financial officer; distinguished military career Mullins said. “She comes to Brevard with excellent that directly impact children’s welfare, such as Big By Katherine Allen references and a distinguished military career that Brothers/Big Sisters of America, and serving as a Court [email protected] includes formal CFO experience and management of Appointed Special Advocate. Brevard Public Schools operations.” When asked what she is most excited about in her Lesinski is also a cohort with The Broad Academy, the new position with Brevard Public Schools, Lesinski said: VIERA — Brevard Public Schools has announced the nation’s most prominent professional–development “I love the ability to serve the families and community appointment of Cindy Lesinski as the new chief financial program for current and aspiring urban school–system members in Brevard County and be a part of ensuring all officer for the district. leaders. This academy supports passionate, proven students have access to an equitable, high–quality Lesinski was selected following several rounds of leaders who are deeply focused on excellence and equity education.” interviews and research by the district. Lesinski will for every student and family they serve while seeking to She received her bachelor’s degree in finance from the replace Pennie Zuercher, who resigned in October 2019 grow overall effectiveness and impact in the school University of South Florida, and her master’s degree in after serving Brevard Public Schools for the past three systems in which they are a part of. finance and management from the University of West years. As CFO, Lesinski will oversee several departments Lesinski embodies the spirit of community connection Florida. Lesinski also earned a master’s degree in including employee benefits and risk management, with her personal leadership style and her passion for national resource strategy from Eisenhower School for accounting services, budgeting, cost accounting and FTE being involved in outreach and volunteer opportunities National Security. along with quality control. Lesinski is a veteran and has served as the CFO for the Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Association to meet Jan. 13 at Kay’s in Cocoa Force Base in Louisiana, as well as holding several other Apollo Chapter 1137 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. on financial leadership positions within the military. Monday, Jan. 13, at Kay’s BBQ Restaurant on State Road in Cocoa. The speaker will be Marge Clericuzio, who will bring “Her experience managing complex budgets will be an attendees up–to–date on the latest changes to filing income taxes. No reservations are required to attend the meeting. To asset to Brevard Public Schools,” Superintendent Mark learn more about this organization, visit www.NARFE.org/Chapter1137.

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ROCKLEDGE — Perhaps the biggest challenge facing the advanced manufacturing industry today is finding and attracting a qualified workforce. And advanced manufacturing is tied directly to the aerospace industry, as well as many other segments of the economy. With the national unemployment rate at a 50–year low in America — and an abundance of opportunities across most sectors of the job market — many employers find themselves scrambling to recruit talent in order to continue to grow their enterprises. “During the Great Recession, we had more than 100 people for every job opening,” said Judy Blanchard, vice president for industry relations at CareerSource Brevard, part of the CareerSource Florida statewide network. “Today, we have job openings and there is little talent to fill them. So with the growth we have experienced comes workforce challenges. But we can’t just sit back and wait for skilled workers to show up at our doorstep.” According to the National Bureau of Economic Re- search, American businesses continue to add new jobs, extending consecutive monthly growth to a record 120 months, averaging 167,000 net–new jobs every month of 2019. Blanchard said CareerSource Brevard “is a demand– driven system. Whatever our industry demands in terms of workforce development, we need to be responsive. That may change from time–to–time, but the foundational building blocks are to pay attention to what the industry needs are, and work closely with the workforce ecosystem — the key stakeholders — to develop a solution. Then it’s a win–win for everybody.” Locally, there is demand for skilled technical talent in the aerospace industry. Advanced manufacturing skill– sets and competencies are needed to build hardware for that industry. CareerSource Brevard is answering that challenge and is rolling out a new pre–apprenticeship program to develop the aerospace industry workforce. As communities across the nation face a manufacturing BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth talent shortage, CareerSource Brevard is putting its Judy Blanchard is vice president for industry relations at CareerSource Brevard. Clinton Hatcher is a business liaison at CareerSource resources behind a hands–on training program for talent of Brevard. Their organization has introduced the ‘Aero–Flex Pre–Apprenticeship’ program to help develop the aerospace industry all ages and backgrounds to ensure that companies have workforce pipeline. The initiative targets both job–seekers and employers. The Aero–Flex partners include Tooling U–SME, Career the workforce pipeline they need to thrive in our region. Readiness Courseware and Credentials, and CareerSource Brevard. The six to 12–week program is offered online. They are at the “This is a career–launch initiative,” said Clinton CareerSource headquarters in Rockledge. Hatcher, a business liaison at CareerSource Brevard. “With this pre–apprenticeship program, we are helping to in dialogue on the future of work. $60,000, and the number and type of jobs available launch people into new careers, into new pathways. Who CareerSource Brevard received a $125,000 grant from continues to increase. better to do this than CareerSource Brevard? We will help CareerSource Florida and another $125,000 grant through In Brevard County, 25,641 people were employed in them define their career with this program.” its relationship with FloridaMakes. manufacturing in 2018, with “an average annual wage of Pre–apprenticeship programs are building blocks for FloridaMakes is a statewide, industry–led partnership $89,536,” said Dr. Jerry Parrish, the chief economist and upskilling the workforce and meeting employers’ demands that was created to “strengthen and measurably advance” director of research for the Florida Chamber of Commerce to establish and sustain a skilled workforce pipeline. Florida’s manufacturing sector. “We are using the grant in Tallahassee. The name of the new CareerSource Brevard program, funds to develop the outreach and collateral for the Aerospace and related industries make up a sizable funded by grants, is “Aero–Flex Pre–Apprenticeship.” The employers involved in the program,” said Blanchard. piece of manufacturing in Brevard. training is offered online, and targets unemployed workers, Florida ranks among the top three states for manufac- “With the great work that the Economic Development underemployed workers, people wanting to upgrade their turing establishments, according to FloridaMakes. There Commission of Florida Space Coast’s is doing, along with skills, or incumbent workers. are more than 20,500 manufacturing businesses in the Space Florida and Enterprise Florida as well as other “It’s a great program for training online. We learned Sunshine State. organizations, the aerospace business is booming,” said about this program at the 2019 annual meeting of the According to the Department of Economic Opportunity, Blanchard. National Association of Workforce Boards in Washington, Florida has more than 384,000 manufacturing employees. Companies interested in being a part of this D.C.,” said Blanchard, who attends the annual meeting, The state’s manufacturing industry has gained 12,600 jobs CareerSource Brevard program or more information about which typically attracts 1,500 workforce development over the last year. professionals, businessowners, and policy experts engaging In Florida, the average wage in manufacturing is over Please see CareerSource Brevard, page 19

BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 12 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information JANUARY 6, 2020 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Melbourne Rotary Club’s ‘Wild Game Night’ set for Wickham Park Pavilion; open to public; benefits Greater West Melbourne Athletic Association; charities

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On Super Bowl eve, hundreds of people will be making their way to Wickham Park Pavilion in Melbourne for the annual “Wild Game Night,” an event that brings the community together to enjoy an over– the–top feast and some socializing. The cookout is put on by the Melbourne Rotary Club. Their signature fundraiser attracted about 500 people last year. “We’ve been hosting this event for more than two decades and people are still discovering it every year,” said Justin Morton, who coordinates the event with Melbourne Rotary Club colleague Sean Carmichael, and with the support of the Greater West Melbourne Athletic Association, the fundraiser’s main beneficiary. “Our overall net number of attendees for the 2018 event was higher than the last two Wild Game Nights,” Morton said. “This is the Melbourne Rotary Club’s big fundraiser of the year,” added Carmichael. “We go all out to make this event as enjoyable as we can for the community. And it’s always a lot of fun. People really like the spread of food.” “And Wild Game Night is not only for meat lovers, but also for vegetarians,” said Morton. “There are a lot of vegetarians who come to this event. We have ‘swamp cabbage,’ coleslaw, baked beans, hush puppies, and other selections for vegetarians.” Morton of Commerce Properties Group in Cocoa, and Carmichael of Glenn’s Tire & Service Co. in Melbourne, have been involved with the Melbourne Rotary Club for years. They’ve held leadership and board roles with the nonprofit organization. They are both University of Florida graduates. The 24th annual Wild Game Night Cookout is set for 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, Super Bowl eve, at Wickham Park Pavilion in Melbourne. The event is open to the public. In addition to food, there will be beer, wine, and soft drinks. Disc jockey Tommy Vee will be entertaining with a mix of oldies and other music. Activities will include a bonfire, 50–50 raffles, door prizes, and dancing. “We see Wild Game Night as the local pregame event for the Super Bowl,” said Morton, adding that the 2020 Super Bowl will be hosted at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth Tickets for the cookout are sold at this link: University of Florida graduates Sean Carmichael, left, and Justin Morton are coordinating the Melbourne Rotary Club’s 24th annu al www.eventbrite.com/e/24th–annual–melbourne–rotary– ‘Wild Game Night’ cookout set for Saturday, Feb. 1, at Wickham Park Pavilion. The event draws hundreds of people for a wild game club–wild–game–night–tickets–77755890963, or contact feast, drinks, raffles, and socializing. Tickets are $40 online and $50 at the gate the evening of the event. Morton at (321) 508–7172. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the gate the generally fried catfish prepared at the event, too. As part of the preparation of the various foods, night of the event. If your business has prizes to donate “We have just about everything at Wild Game Night,” Carmichael and Morton, along with some manpower for the raffles, contact Morton. said Carmichael. “And that is what people really like — support from the Greater West Melbourne Athletic The Melbourne Rotary Club’s annual event takes there is a wide selection of food.” Association, head to Kempfer’s Ranch to cut down food preparation and teamwork to a new level in local The Melbourne Rotary Club teams up with the cabbage palms to make “swamp cabbage” for the fundraising circles. The Old Wild West–style cookout is Greater West Melbourne Athletic Association to present cookout. for adults 21 and over. Wild Game Night. “Swamp cabbage is in high demand every year at “We generally will have at least 10 different meat Morton and Carmichael say the “groundwork” for the Wild Game Night,” said Carmichael. “It’s a staple on the selections for Wild Game Night, including venison, bear, cookout begins about two weeks in advance of the event. menu. People love it.” elk, wild hog, and even caribou, which has a delicious It’s one of the largest food–preparation undertakings for Morton added, “Basically, we cut the hearts out of the flavor,” said Morton. any type of fundraiser in Brevard County. palm trees. It doesn’t sound like a lot of work, but it is. “A lot of the venison and bear comes from North “There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into We have to shuck each one. We fill pickup trucks with Carolina, and the exotic meats come from out West.” preparing the food for an event of this size,” said Morton. palm trees.” Some of the meat for the cookout is local. The meat is “And the Greater West Melbourne Athletic Association cooked over open–fire grills and in smokers. There is is our partner in Wild Game Night. They do the cooking.” Please see Melbourne Rotary Club, page 21

JANUARY 6, 2020 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 13 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Longtime U.S. House member provides list of skills vital to getting things done in government world l There are a lot of subject matters that play a role in the money you’ll need, both through the public purse and By Lee H. Hamilton almost any major problem: environmental, financial, from the private and nonprofit worlds. security and military, logistics, health, education, interna- My point is simple: To make our system and this Not long ago, I was in a meeting to talk about a public tional dimensions — and you’ll want to be able to consult country work, we need a lot of experts and competent policy issue. It was a little complex, and as we considered with experts in all of them; bureaucrats to deal with the problems that come cascading the various angles, I began to think about what it would l Because, almost invariably, you’re dealing with down on government. And here’s what I can tell you, after take to translate talk into change on the ground. I wasn’t computer systems or actual machinery, it’s helpful to have decades of close contact with federal civil servants: We analyzing the politics of it — I was focused on the types of the appropriate types of engineers on hand; have them. By and large, this country is served by a people who’d have to roll up their sleeves. l It’s often helpful to work with a historian or two who professional and dedicated group of public employees, What I came away with was a list of skills, none of can put the problem in context; whether you’re talking about the National Weather them unusual, but all of them vital to getting things done l You need people who are familiar with the private Service, the Foreign Service, the Environmental Protection in the increasingly complicated world that government sector and understand what businesses and corporations Agency, the Defense Department… We’re blessed with a faces. Here’s some of what it takes: can and cannot reasonably achieve, since so many issues lot of talented people. l You need a legislative draftsman, someone who today involve both the public and private sectors; Which is why I’ve never shared the contempt and understands the specialized language of bill–writing and l You have to be able to understand and cover the outright hostility toward federal bureaucrats that is so how to translate ideas into law; politics of your approach, meaning you need people who often expressed in the public arena these days. They deal l You’ll almost certainly need several lawyers involved can bridge the White House and Congress or the with very tough problems and they’re usually good at what to steer clear of legal shoals, as well as budget experts who governor’s office and the legislature; they do. They just don’t toot their own horns about it. can handle cost estimates and projections; l Somewhere along the line you’ll need PR experts who This was on full display in the recent House Intelli- l It’s helpful to have someone who understands what understand radio, print, TV, and social media, since you’ll gence Committee hearings on impeachment. As “New constitutes ethical and unethical behavior in the field have to enlist the public, or at least win its support; York Times” columnist David Brooks put it recently, “The you’re addressing; l And, of course, you’ll need to figure out how to raise civil servant witnesses answering questions inspired a lot more confidence than the elected officials who were asking them.” He went on to quote political scientist Hugh Heclo, “It is when you deal with someone who does not perform in a ‘professional’ manner that you learn to appreciate those who do.” This doesn’t mean that there aren’t some bad apples within the bureaucracy. There always are, but they’re rare. And most of the time, inspectors general, administrative processes, and, when it’s working, congressional oversight address the problems reasonably well. Attacking cabinet officials and civil service employees publicly, the way President Trump seems to enjoy doing, seems counter– productive. These are, after all, the very people he has to depend on to move his programs forward. In the face of the many challenges we confront, the professionalism, talent, and competence of our civil BSO servants matter. We’ve been fortunate: many of them have withstood attacks on themselves and the systems they depend on for support. So far.

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Awards recognize work of area nonprofits Winners have been named for the 2019 Parrish Medical Center Stars of Space Coast Awards honoring the “stellar work” of nonprofits in the region. The recognition event was hosted Dec. 5 by 2–1–1 Brevard. The winners are: The Women’s Center of Brevard for the Health First Supernova Award; Ginny Gleason of Brevard Public Schools for the CBRE/Imperial Plaza Superstar Employee Award; Joe Downs of Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver and Brevard TRIAD for the Superstar Volunteer Award; and the Brianna Marie Foundation for the Florida Power & Light Community Star Award. The first three award winners were selected by a panel of judges, while the Community Star was chosen by more than 500 online votes. A fifth award, the Publix Super Market Charities All– Star, honored three key volunteers in 2–1–1 Brevard’s response to Hurricane Dorian: Barbara Soucy (41.5 hours), Regina Oenbrink (20 hours) and Kem Sprawls (20 hours).

BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 14 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information JANUARY 6, 2020 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Black activists rebuke comparison of Trump impeachment to the Civil Rights Movement; say it is disrespectful and hypocritical proceedings, we’ve seen Jim Crow era tactics like By Judy Kent ([email protected] anonymous witnesses and the gathering of suspect and David W. Almasi ([email protected]) evidence used against President Trump. That’s why I National Center for Public Policy Research find it so ironic to hear African–American Congressman Hakeem Jeffries mention slavery and Jim Crow in his WASHINGTON — Pushing back on lawmakers who impeachment remarks. Jeffries’s quote clearly demon- compare impeachment proceedings to the Civil Rights strates there is not a shortage of hypocrisy or extreme Movement and the fight against Jim Crow discrimina- partisanship at play in our nation’s capital.” tion, members of the Project 21 black leadership network The votes to impeach President Trump were exclu- are calling liberals’ rhetorical tactics — particularly ones sively partisan — 230–197 and 229–198. Earlier in the by U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries — both incorrect and proceedings, U.S. Rep. Al Green suggested impeachment hypocritical. was necessary “to deal with slavery.” U.S. Rep. John “This has to be — without question — one of the most Lewis, who was a member of the Civil Rights Movement, incorrect comparisons I have ever heard,” said Project 21 called the impeachment votes “a mission and a mandate member Martin Baker. “How dare Rep. Jeffries to be on the right side of history.” weaponize the collective struggles of suffragettes and the After the recent partisan vote, “impeachment is now Civil Rights Movement by comparing them to an just a political tool. This is not what the Founders impeachment that is partisan political vengeance. To say intended,” said Project 21 Co–Chairman Stacy Washing- it is disrespectful would be an understatement. To ton. “What have the liberals accomplished? Yes, they compare those two situations is, at the least, inherently have impeached the President of the United States. But wrong and does nothing to address the current situation. without control of the Senate — and lacking any Using the Civil Rights Movement as the basis for a evidence of an actual high crime or misdemeanor — not soundbite to whip the troops into frenzy will backfire.” only does President Trump remain in office, but polls During the debate on the floor of the U.S. House of show Americans are actually rallying to his side. It’s an Representatives preceding the impeachment vote epic partisan fail.” against President Donald Trump, Rep. Jeffries claimed Project 21, a leading voice of black conservatives for that impeachment would not further divide the Ameri- over 25 years, is sponsored by the National Center for CBRE can people because “there is a difference between Public Policy Research. Its members have been quoted, division and clarification.” He asserted: “Suffrage once interviewed or published over 40,000 times since the pick up BBN divided the nation, but women rose up to clarify that all program was created in 1992. Contributions to the voices must be heard in our democracy. Jim Crow once National Center are tax–deductible and greatly appreci- 12/09/19 divided the nation, but civil rights champions rose up to ated, and may be earmarked exclusively for the use of clarify that all are entitled to equal protection under the Project 21. page 9 law.” Founded in 1982, the National Center for Public Calling concerns about division “cynical,” Rep. Jeffries Policy Research is a non–partisan, free–market, indepen- FULL COLOR added, “we will clarify that no one is above the law.” dent conservative think–tank. 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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 16 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information JANUARY 6, 2020 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Florida Tech, Florida Prep launch dual–enrollment program, pathway from high school to career in aviation six credits at Florida Tech with a 3.0 or better GPA is Learn more about dual enrollment at Florida Tech at By Adam Lowenstein guaranteed admission to Florida Tech upon completion www.fit.edu/dual–enrollment/ and at Florida Prep at [email protected] of the full–time undergraduate admission process. www.flprep.com/academics/dual–enrollment. Florida Tech News Bureau “This ‘Prep–to–Tech’ partnership is a springboard into l About Florida Institute of Technology Florida Institute of Technology the world of commercial aviation, and we expect it to be a Florida Tech was founded in 1958 at the dawn of the popular option for motivated students looking to move Space Race that would soon define the Atlantic coast of Florida Tech and Melbourne–based Florida Prepara- into the airline industry,” said Florida Prep President Florida and captivate the nation. tory Academy have agreed to a dual–enrollment program Marshall Willman. “With the demand for pilots world- Now the premier private technological university in that will allow students in their junior year at Florida wide expected to grow, this is an amazing opportunity to the Southeast, Florida Tech is a Tier 1 Best National Prep to enroll in Florida Tech’s flight program, saving move forward with a lucrative future career.” University in U.S. News & World Report and one of just thousands of dollars in tuition fees and providing them a Brian Ehrlich, vice president for enrollment manage- nine schools in Florida lauded by the Fiske Guide to jump–start toward careers in commercial aviation. ment at Florida Tech, said the agreement brings Colleges. Florida Tech is ranked among the top 5 percent The program, which will begin in 2020, allows Florida together two strong education providers on the Space of 18,000 degree–granting institutions worldwide in the Prep students to complete 21 dual–enrollment credits, as Coast. 2018–19 World University Rankings and has been well as to earn a private pilot license from F.I.T. Avia- “We’re able to take Florida Tech’s strength in STEM named a Top College and Best Value University for 2019 tion. education and the services that we provide on an by Forbes. Classes in the program include Introduction to academic level and bring that to an excellent high school Florida Tech offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral Aircraft Systems, Aviation Meteorology and Aeronautics. and students who are well–deserving of that access to degrees in aeronautics and aviation, engineering, The completed dual–enrollment credits would apply to a our education,” he said. “One of the most important computing and cybersecurity, business, science and bachelor’s degree in Florida Tech’s College of Aeronau- things we can do in higher education is prepare students mathematics, psychology, education and communication. tics. for the future, and I think this partnership is something Learn more about our relentless pursuit of greatness at Any Florida Prep senior who has completed at least that really does that.” www.fit.edu.

 

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U.S. Census Bureau hiring in Brevard; sessions set for CareerSource offices The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring Census takers, enumerators and listers for Brevard After NewSmile4You.com County. The information and hiring sessions will be held at CareerSource’s Brevard offices in Rockledge and Titusville. The sessions in Rockledge are set for Jan. 7, Jan. 14, ϮϵϲϬƵƐŚƌŝǀĞ͕DĞůďŽƵƌŶĞ͕&>ϯϮϵϯϱ Jan. 21 and Jan. 28, all Tuesdays. The CareerSource Brevard address in Rockledge is ;KītŝĐŬŚĂŵZŽĂĚͿ 295 Barnes Blvd. The sessions in Titusville will be hosted Jan. 6 and Jan. 30, both Mondays. The address there is 3880 S. Washington Ave. All sessions are from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Go to www.employflorida.com and learn about the job by searching this job number: #11045410. BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 18 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information JANUARY 6, 2020 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com CareerSource Brevard Continued from page 12 enrollment into the Aero–Flex Pre–Apprenticeship can complete college, or enter into a registered apprenticeship,” what makes this program stand out in the industry. Aero– contact Blanchard at (321) 394–0567, or at said Hatcher. Flex was designed and developed to meet the unique needs [email protected]. Membership into the Society of Manufacturing of the employer,” said Blanchard. CareerSource Florida’s 24 local workforce development Engineers is also included, providing the students access to The Aero–Flex model was designed from conception to boards throughout the state provide recruiting, hiring, and SME mentor programs. Additionally, students are validation by industry partners and employers “who training services for businesses as well as career assistance provided stipends for participating and successfully appreciate a nontraditional, flexible model,” she said. to individuals. completing the program. The Aero–Flex partners include CareerSource Brevard, Aero–Flex is “an employer–driven pre–apprenticeship There are three training tracks. The Track I module Career Readiness Courseware and Credentials, and framework that meets the workforce development needs focuses on work–readiness skills. The online soft–skills Tooling U–SME. The latter is a leading provider of common to the aerospace and advanced manufacturing training includes communicating effectively, conveying manufacturing training solutions. SME is the Society of industry,” said Hatcher. professionalism, promoting teamwork and collaboration, Manufacturing Engineers. It’s touted as an employer–centric, “earn and learn” and thinking critically and solving problems. Tooling U–SME delivers versatile, competency–based apprenticeship model that provides employers with flexible “A lot of employers emphasize the importance of soft learning and development solutions to the manufacturing curriculum options that are best suited for their skills, such as being able to work efficiently in a team community, said Blanchard. It works with Fortune 500 organization’s training needs. setting,” said Hatcher. “This topic and other soft–skills manufacturing companies and educational institutions “Employers have the opportunity to be involved in the training are intertwined in Track I, which is important. across the nation. whole process,” said Hatcher. Employers see that as a value.” “Tooling U–SME has hundreds of modules that focus on Partnering employers are able to “flex” the curriculum Track I also includes online “Aerospace 101” and manufacturing,” said Blanchard. “We learned about them to their needs, build their workforce pipeline, and have “Resume Work and Interview Practice.” through a very successful pre–apprenticeship training access to a pool of talented job–seekers ready to work. Track II addresses “Advanced Manufacturing Technical program in California that feeds entry–level technicians The program timeframe is six to 12 weeks and consists Skills.” This track includes 80 to 100 hours of introductory into the aerospace and aviation industry.” of work–readiness training, industry–specific occupational skills training. The topic areas are Health and Safety, She said as part of this initiative, CareerSource skills training, and on–the–job work–based learning, Shop Essentials (applied mathematics), Measuring and Brevard has conducted two aerospace consortium meet- provided by Aero–Flex member employers. Improving Work, Electronics, and Materials. ings, one in June and the other in October. “The next one is Using this program, employers will build their The employer–designed flexible curriculum features set for late January. Then we can start developing the workforce pipeline with access to pre–screened, work– eight to 16 hours of courses such as Additive Manufactur- workforce pipeline for the Aero–Flex Pre–Apprenticeship ready, and industry–skilled talent whose pre–apprentice- ing, Machining, Assembly, Engineering, and more. program. Our intent is to run cohorts of people through the ship training was customized to suit the employer’s needs. Track III revolves around “Work–Based Learning — training. They will be case–managed and mentored.” Funding may be available for employers to support this Flexible On–the–Job Training Hours.” The employer has a “We’re excited to be able to offer this opportunity to training and follow–on work–based learning opportunities. lot of options here. They can employ the individual as a employers and to job–seekers. We believe this program can The program is not just beneficial for employers. pre–apprentice, as an apprentice, provide fulltime work, or be a career game–changer for people interested in working “Students receive an industry recognized stackable offer an internship. in advanced manufacturing, engineering technology, or the credential, and the opportunity to advance to employment, “The key word in this program is ‘flex.’ Flexibility is aerospace industry,” added Blanchard.

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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 20 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information JANUARY 6, 2020 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Melbourne Rotary Club Continued from page 13 The shucked palm hearts are refrigerated. The matches the total amount the members give during at a boat ramp at the Claude Edge Front Street Park in boiling and cooking of the hearts begins the day of Wild Rotary Foundation Night. If our club members give Melbourne. Game Night. The spread of food also includes homemade $3,000 that night, we will give $6,000 to Rotary Interna- And the Melbourne Rotary Club funds a couple of hush puppies, homemade venison meatballs, coleslaw, tional.” scholarships for local college–bound high school seniors. and baked beans. Club members who contribute $1,000 during Rotary The club also supports the Rotary International About three days before the actual event, the prep Foundation Night earn the Paul Harris Fellow recogni- Foundation. “The Rotary Foundation supports causes team begins smoking the pork, making the meatballs, tion. Harris was Rotary’s founder. Rotary established the around the world, and we stand behind those causes,” and getting everything ready to go for the big night at recognition in 1957. said Carmichael. “While the Rotary Foundation Wickham Park Pavilion. Early Paul Harris Fellows received a certificate of undertakes projects on a much wider scale, we mainly On the morning of Wild Game Night, a number of recognition. In 1969, the Foundation unveiled the first focus on the local market.” members of the Melbourne Rotary Club and the Greater Paul Harris Fellow medallion at the Rotary Convention In October, the Rotary International Foundation gave West Melbourne Athletic Association gather to have in Honolulu, Hawaii. $50 million in grants to support the global effort to end breakfast. “That breakfast kicks off the day for us,” said “One of our goals is to have all the members of polio. Morton. families become Paul Harris Fellows,” said Morton. “My The funding will provide surveillance, technical The Melbourne Rotary Club members work to wife, our two children, and I are all Paul Harris Fellows, assistance, and operation support for polio immunization improve the lives of people at both the local level and the as well as my father (Peter Morton). The same holds true activities — reaching up to 38.4 million children. international level. The local club meets at 6 p.m. on for Sean Carmichael’s family.” The funding comes on the heels of the announcement Thursdays at the Hilton Melbourne. The meetings are Morton added, “It’s fun to teach kids, especially when that “wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3) “has been eradicated open to the public and the club is recruiting new they get older, about the importance of community globally.” members. service and giving–back in an effort to better the WPV3 is just the third human disease–causing “We’ve been gaining new members, five or six in just community. In a nutshell, Rotary’s motto is, ‘service pathogen to be eradicated in history, according to the the last year,” said Carmichael. “So we are definitely above self. He who profits the most serves the best.’ Rotary International Foundation, and the announce- seeing an uptick in membership. With the growing We’re all about service.” ment means there is just one remaining strain of wild number of new residents in the area, the Melbourne The majority of the funds raised from Wild Game polio left that continues to affect children. Rotary Club is well positioned to gain from that growth. Night will support the West Melbourne Athletic Rotary and its Global Polio Eradication Initiative More young people are becoming members of our club, Association. partners reached another major milestone in August, which is great. Generally, once members join the club, “With the proceeds from Wild Game Night we were when Nigeria recorded three years without a case of wild they stay with it. We have people who have been able to install a new lightning–detection system at West poliovirus. members for decades.” Melbourne Athletic Association park (Max K. Rodes “Rotary Clubs around the world and in local commu- In November, the local club hosted its Rotary Park),” said Carmichael. “That is something they had on nities are doing great things changing lives for the Foundation Night. “The club gets together and raises their ‘wish list’ for a long time.” better,” said Carmichael. “Justin (Morton) and I are money for Rotary International,” said Morton. “Part of Funds raised from the Melbourne Rotary Club’s Wild proud to be members of the Melbourne Rotary Club. the proceeds we raise go to Wild Game Night. The club Game Night last year also funded a “fish–cleaning table” There is a lot of camaraderie among members.”

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Double D’s, David Vincent Williams, Dillon Mainstream has been contracted to develop a vapor Dixon and friends have put together another great show. compression thermal management system suitable for long duration operation in this harsh lunar equatorial Come support SCEIC on Friday, February 28, 2020, have environment. lunch with the kids at 11 a.m. and an evening of great The objective of this NASA contract is to design and food, music and entertainment beginning at 6:00 p.m. demonstrate the key enabling technologies needed to produce a fully functioning system. The most significant SPONSORSHIP LEVELS technological innovation needed is the development of a highly reliable microgravity compressor. Mainstream has experience in this area having Title Sponsor: $20,000 THREE EASY WAYS TO SPONSOR developed high–G compressors for military aircraft, as well • Signage throughout the event, website links for 1 year, as the development of the refrigerant compressor used in social media and verbal recognition at the event 1 the refrigerated centrifuge on the International Space • Admission for 8 at our Thursday evening VIP & Celebrity By PayPal at the following link: Station. 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For more informa- • Admission to Friday luncheon with celebrities and SCEIC students tion on this company, visit www.mainstream–engr.com. • Admission to Friday night event – PreferrFULLed seating - COLOR16 seats • Celebrity at your table Home Builders and Contractors Continued from page 23 Gold: $5,000 “Every March we send kids throughout the state who • Signage throughout the event, website links for 1 year, and verbal recognition at the event are involved in Future Builders of America to a Leadership Camp in Haines City, which is in Polk County,” said • Admission to Friday luncheon with celebrities and SCEIC students Spencer. • Admission to Friday night event – Preferred seating - 8 seats “The camp is on land of Future Farmers of America. During the four–day camp the students take on a building Silver: $2,500 project. It may be building a shed or something like that. • Signage throughout the event, website links for 1 year, and verbal recognition at the event The volunteer instructors teach the students the basics of • Admission to Friday luncheon with celebrities and SCEIC students welding, framing, plumbing, masonry, and electrical. We’re • Admission to Friday night event – 4 seats sending 11 kids to Leadership Camp this year, up from nine students the year before.” Future Builders of America’s 2020 Leadership Summit SCHEDULE & INFORMATION is set for March 26–29 in Haines City. Thursday, February 27, 2020 Private Reception - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. “The HBCA of Brevard works closely with local high schools to create the Future Builders of America chapters,” Amici’s Restaurant Our Platinum Level and above sponsors are welcome to a private reception said Masline. The HBCA of Brevard Foundation funds 7720 N Wickham Rd #120, Melbourne, FL at Amici’s Restaurant. Our celebrities have also been encouraged to attend. sending the students to the annual Leadership Camp. “We are looking to grow the HBCA of Brevard Founda- Friday, February 28, 2020 Lunch - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. tion,” said Masline. “HBCA of Brevard members have the Join us for lunch with the kids and celebrities at SCEIC. This a great opportunity to contribute to the Foundation, and they Space Coast Early Intervention Center chance to see the amazing work being done with the funds raised at 3790 Dairy Road, Melbourne, FL our event. Enjoy lunch and have some fun with the kids and celebrities. typically do.” To learn more about the Foundation, call Feel free to bring a guest to learn about our school. (321) 254–3700 or email director@HBCA–Brevard.org. The HBCA of Brevard recently hired Josh Clark as its new executive officer. He previously was the executive Jam for the Kids - 6:00 p.m. to Midnight (ish) officer for the Home Builders Association of Greater Friday, February 28, 2020 One of a kind evening featuring great food and a relaxing atmosphere. Nashville entertainment from the talented singer/songwriters we’ve Kansas. “Jam for the Kids” grown to love, comedians and magic. Chef Lee and friends will create “We’re thrilled to have Josh as our new executive a delicious masterpiece for dinner. Business casual attire. officer. He has wide experience in this industry, including

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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 22 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information JANUARY 6, 2020 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard Continued from page 1 Spencer attends the annual National Association of system. To make the BRICK program a success, we first money. College is not for everyone. The building industry Home Builders’ International Builders Show — with the had to find enough employers willing to put the students to presents a good option for students who are not college– 2020 gathering set for Jan. 21–23 in Las Vegas, and work.” bound. We have been trying to deliver that message and attends the spring and fall events of the Southeast Masline said having access to “people in the let parents know of the job opportunities in construction.” Builders Conference. She has served as president of the homebuilding industry through the HBCA of Brevard In October, the BRICK program organizers attended Future Builders of America. propelled our internship initiative in a big way. I reached the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabili- “Natasha is business–minded and has a proven record out to employers and got them involved. We had to make tation Conference in Jacksonville. Vocational rehabilita- of success,” said Rusty Payton, the CEO and chief lobbyist sure we had enough kids interested in the BRICK tion directors from around the nation were there. for the Florida Home Builders Association. program, and we did.” “We got to speak at the event and we showed the “She understands the importance of builders and trade In the last two summers since the BRICK program was attendees a video of the BRICK program, with the kids partners working together to achieve common goals for the launched, a total of 54 area students have participated. making comments about their work experience as interns, organization. She will take the FHBA to where it needs to The students were introduced to the construction industry, as well as comments from the parents,” said Masline. be.” she said. “The vocational rehabilitation directors around the Her leadership with FHBA includes service as a The hands–on, career–oriented construction internship nation are planning to take our model and replicate it. member of its board, finance committee, executive program is a partnership of the HBCA of Brevard, Brevard They are reaching out to providers and to their school committee, and non–dues revenue committee. Public Schools, and the Brevard Achievement Center. boards. We’re excited about that.” Locally, Spencer is involved as a volunteer for a number More than 20 area businesses take part in BRICK “The Florida Home Builders Association strives to of nonprofit entities, including Junior Achievement of the offering internships during the summer. The businesses emphasize the outstanding successes and innovations of Space Coast, Habitat for Humanity of Brevard, the include Richard’s Paint, ProSource Brevard, Coastal women builders and trade partners,” said FHBA CEO Brevard Zoo, and the Eastern Florida State College Mechanical, Boys Electrical Contractors, Capritta Appli- Rusty Payton. “Michelle Masline’s passion to address the Foundation. ances, Palm Bay Air and Heat, and RWC Contracting workforce shortage is commendable.” “We are fortunate to have Natasha as an active Services, for instance. A chronic shortage in the housing industry is a problem member of our association and board of directors,” said “The students are exposed to various parts of the that has steadily gained steam over the past few years. To Masline. construction industry and related areas, everything from put it into perspective, just 13 percent of builders cited “She works tirelessly to promote the homebuilding warehousing to welding, electrical, heating, ventilation and labor issues as an important concern in 2011. The rate has industry and is an inspiration to other members and the air conditioning, plumbing, lumber, appliances, and even risen over the ensuing years, peaking at 82 percent in each community–at–large. During my presidency at the HBCA office work. That’s an example of the different work–based of the last three years (2017–2019), according to the of Brevard, Natasha has been a true mentor to me. I can’t learning experiences the interns gain with their respective National Association of Homebuilders. thank her enough for her support and leadership.” employers,” said Masline. Construction firms are having difficulty filling “craft” Spencer was on the cover of the fall edition of the “They gain valuable hard skills as well as soft skills, positions. Some companies have established or expanded “Florida Home Builders” magazine, with 2019–2020 with an emphasis on the residential building industry,” in–house training programs to grow their ranks. FHBA President Michael Bourré of Bourré Construction added Masline, who has a bachelor’s degree in marketing The estimated number of job openings in the construc- Group. and management from the University of North Carolina at tion sector increased to 400,000 at mid–year 2019, a post– She said she learned the “value of a roof overhead” as a Greensboro. Great Recession high, according to the latest figures from youngster. “When I was a little girl, my parents lost their Employers benefit by increasing the size of the potential the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. house. I grew up in Long Island, N.Y., and then we ended talent pool of individuals who may seek future employ- Moreover, this marks a significant increase over the up having to move to Queens with my grandma, and it was ment with them. Employers also benefit by evaluating 258,000 job openings estimated at mid–year in 2018. seven grandchildren under the same roof sharing a youth for current and future employment opportunities. “I believe that students, young adults, and their parents bedroom. I learned how to value a roof over my head more “We’ve had employers host five, six and even seven need to be educated on the different career paths outside of than anything at a young age.” interns at a time. Richard’s Paint, for example, took on pursuing a four–year college or university degree,” said Masline, now in her third term as president of the seven interns. The internship work is diversified. There is Spencer. “There are other pathways, including technical, HBCA of Brevard, has been responsible for helping grow a lot more to construction than swinging a hammer.” mechanical, and overall contracting school options. the association. She takes her volunteer position with the She added that “this past summer, which was the Construction trades — residential or commercial — can organization “very seriously.” second year of the program, we had more employers than provide a lucrative career.” Masline led an initiative that became known as the kids to participate in the BRICK program. The employers The BRICK program is also open to students who are in “Brevard Internships in Construction Knowledge,” or had their doors open and were ready to help us with this an “Individualized Education Program,” or IEP. “A student BRICK. The summer intern program targets students who important initiative.” may have an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. There perhaps are not college–bound. Students in the BRICK program work for three weeks are many students who are at the honors level and are Two years ago, as president of the HBCA of Brevard, at one of the participating employers. They are paid classified as ‘gifted’ and are in an IEP,” said Masline. Masline spoke at a Greater Palm Bay Chamber of $11 per hour. A team leader makes $12 per hour. “We need to make sure the schools are getting this Commerce symposium talking about career opportunities “We provide them with OSHA 10 training, so they can information out to the students and their parents. If a child in the high–paying construction industry. earn their OSHA 10 certification. The students also gain qualifies for an IEP, he or she can take advantage of a As president of the HBCA, she was concerned about CPR certification. The HBCA of Brevard Foundation pays program like this, whether it’s geared toward the construc- labor shortages undermining the growth of the construc- for that training,” said Masline. tion industry or geared toward another industry. This is tion industry. Masline wanted to address that issue, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s considered vocational training and it qualifies for funding.” especially in Florida and on the local level. She’s been 10–hour training program teaches participants about “We are on track to continue pushing forward and working to educate the public about the many benefits of workplace safety. making the BRICK program even more successful in the pursuing construction careers. It all led her to the founding Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is a lifesaving years ahead,” said Spencer, who has strong ties to Future of the BRICK program. technique useful in many emergencies, including a heart Builders of America and has served as its president. “I first reached out to the local school board. They attack or near drowning, in which someone’s breathing or Locally, Future Builders of America has chapters at connected me with the Florida Department of Education of heartbeat has stopped. Astronaut High School, Melbourne High School, Palm Bay Vocational Rehabilitation. That led us to EmployU, which The BRICK program “is designed to put the student Magnet School and Space Coast Junior–Senior High is a provider.” interns on a path to explore career opportunities in the School. She continued, “We found there was federal money construction industry and the trades,” said Spencer. “The Future Builders of America links students in area available for students to career–shadow in different businesses provide the work experience and the schools with the local building community. Guest speakers occupations and the students were paid an hourly wage. mentorship.” and field trips to building sites along with opportunities for They are not on the employer’s workers’ compensation or “The students learn it’s hard work; money well earned,” summer and post–graduation employment help introduce the employer’s payroll, or employer’s liability insurance. added Masline. “The parents of the children were thrilled students to jobs in the construction industry. This money is coming from the federal level. But the to have their kids take part in the program. 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