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ACE Mentor 2012 Field Trip Sincere Thanks to Sponsoring Companies and Contributors!

In March, the ACE Mentor students from APR, OPHS and EHS enjoyed Your generosity makes the ACE Mentoring Program possible, and positively impacts the lives of tomorrow’s ACE Mentor News a day full of real-world experience touring jobsites throughout Jacksonville. industry professionals and tradespeople. Those sites included: • Elkins Constructors’ Haven Hospice August 2012 ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida, Inc. • Breaking Ground Contracting Office (on track for PLATINUM certification) hite ouse onors • Duval County Courthouse Board of Directors W h h ACE MENTOR PROGRAM OF • Haskell BIM Presentation Kimberly Hansen, P.E., Chairman AMERICA with Presidential AWArd for excellence in Elkins Constructors, Inc. cience AtheMAtics ngineering entoring Terry Hull, P.E., Vice Chairman s , M , e M Taylor Engineering, Inc. Last fall, ACE Mentor Program of America became one of eight recipients of the prestigious Presiden- E. Chantelle Quick, CPA, Treasurer tial Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). PAESMEM, E. Chantelle Quick, CPA our nation’s highest award for mentoring, recognizes the critical role mentoring plays in the academic, Brooke Robbins, AIA, NCARB, LEED personal, and career development of students studying science and engineering — particularly those AP, Secretary who belong to groups that are under-represented in these fields. KBJ Architects, Inc. Charles H. Thornton, Ph.D., P.E., Chairman and Founder of Denise M. Ramsey, P.E., LEED AP, BD+C, DBIA, Immediate Past Chairman ACE, and Founding Principal of the international engineering firm The Haskell Company Thornton Tomasetti, said “All ACE mentors share in this moment, Daniel Brown as they are the lifeblood of our organization,” Dr. Thornton added, Miller Electric Company ”It is because of their dedication, time, and effort, that we are able FRIENDS OF ACE MENTOR OF N.E. FLORIDA David Christine, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP to reach and inspire wonderful young men and women.” DW Christine & Associates ACE strives to provide a positive influence on high school DW CHRISTINE & ASSOCIATES • GOLDER ASSOCIATES, INC. • KBJ ARCHITECTS, INC. • TLC ENGINEERING FOR ARCHITECTURE Your Sponsorship Dollars Matter! Tim S. Conlan students and encourages them to pursue careers in Architecture, Auld and White Constructors, LLC AND THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR PRIVATE SPONSORS! Construction, and Engineering through mentoring. Mentors heighten Emily F. Crews, LEED AP BD+C, CPSM students’ awareness of career opportunities in the industry and In 2012, the ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida awarded 13 scholarships totaling $15,000. This included three $1,000 schol- TLC Engineering for Architecture, Inc. arships for college students who had participated during ACE in their high school years and returned to provide advice, role-model leadership, scholarships, and more. mentor alongside professionals from our industry. All scholarship recipients are pursuing a field of study Chris Force Mentors : Englewood Mentors: A. Philip Randolph Mentors: Orange Park Duval County Schools ACE launched its Northeast Florida affiliate in 2006 with within our industry. Financial support and mentors stream from local architecture, construction, and Gary Walo, Team Leader, Haskell Jacob Thurlow, Co-Team Leader, Haskell Tahir Edwards, Team Leader, Haskell tremendous success. Today the program includes 70 students and engineering firms, as well as professional societies and construction industry organizations. Our local Tom Goldsbury, P.E., CBO Jeff Blount, Haskell Catlin Aydt, Co-Team Leader, Haskell Christopher Carson, NAVFAC Southeast, 42 mentors at three schools — Englewood and Orange Park High affiliate is 100% volunteer, all financial support goes directly to City of Jacksonville Ben Burgess, A.J. Johns, Inc. Corie Baker, Co-Team Leader, Pond and Company US Navy Schools and A. Philip affect the lives of students. With more mentors and financial Crystal A. Markley, P.E. Students from APR presenting Fred DeWitt, DDCI Katie Chesney, Co-Team Leader, Elkins David Christine, DW Christine & Associates Randolph Academies of support, the Northeast Florida affiliate’s goal is to reach more US Army Corps of Engineers their project Call For Mentors students and more schools in the future. Robert Fernandez, Danis Construction, LLC Constructors, Inc. Michael Compton, Gresham Smith & Partners Paul Parker Technology. Alan Marshall, Merit Professional Coatings Catherine Burkee, Breaking Ground Contracting Joseph DeMarco, Fishman & Tobin, LLC Clay County Schools The multifaceted program includes college advice, field If this newsletter has piqued your Recent national quantitative research proves that ACE works. of Jacksonville, LLC Joanne Connell, Greenspace Interior Design Eric Denfield, NAVFAC Southeast, US Navy Will Schaet, LEED AP trips, and hands-on projects. The program also includes interest and you would consider • Participants graduate high school at a higher rate than Wayne Petrone, PetroneTransportation Amber Edington, Haskell Thomas Grogan, Haskell Barton Malow Company student projects and presentations. With oversight from donating your time, please contact non-ACE participants Engineering, LLC Mercelin Etienne, UNF Student Thomas Hanley, Elkins Constructors, Inc. Michelle Tappouni, LEED AP BD+C mentors, teams of students design a hypothetical project in us! • 40% of ACE alumni enter an engineering field Breaking Ground Contracting • ACE increases diversity in university architecture, William Schaet, Barton Mallow Company Tracey Friley, Haskell Fred Heyne response to a Request for Proposal and present the project construction and engineering enrollment Kimberly Hansen, P.E. Jackie Stephens, J. Stephens Studio, LLC Kevin Kernan, Haskell Sheree Holland, Haskell Murat Tiryakioglu, Ph.D., CQE to a “Selection Committee” — teachers, students, mentors, The program always needs more Chairman University of North Florida Crystal Markley, US Army Corps Kenneth Loefgren, Loefgren & Associates parents, and industry professionals — at a year-end event. mentors and we would love to plug Tom Grogan & Joseph DeMarco Growth of the ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida: of Engineers Bill Mills, Auld & White Constructors Arnold D. Tritt, Jr., Esq. Since 2006, our local ACE affiliate has awarded over $76,000 in you in and allow you to share our Tritt | Rendzio mentor Charlene Xia at OPHS Total No. of Scholarship Melanie Mason, Haskell Joseph Nagy, Trane scholarships to deserving seniors choosing to pursue careers in the enthusiasm for our profession. Karin Tucker Katrina Myers, Taylor Engineering Richard Peters, Reynolds Smith & Hills industry thanks to local industry donations. Year Scholarships Recipients Florida First Coast Chapter - Associated Wendy Rouse, Florida Rock Joseph Shepard, Haskell Builders & Contractors Becoming a mentor is rewarding and easy. After background screening, you attend a few organi- Please contact Kimberly Hansen 2007 $ 3,000 3 Laney Stoddard, Atlantic Engineering Service, Inc. Ricky Spinks, The Angelo Group zational meetings to plan student activities and learn about mentoring tools and practices provided by at [email protected] or 2008 $ 10,000 4 Kevin Valent, Haskell ACE. Then, simply share your enthusiasm for your profession with the students who look forward to (904) 545-5336. 2009 $ 15,950 14 Andrew Zinck, Danis Construction, LLC meeting with you and truly value your input. Mentoring sessions are held once a week at each school for 2010 $ 15,250 16 two hours beginning 10 minutes after the school day ends. To learn more about financial or mentoring 2011 $ 17,400 19 support for ACE, visit http://acementor.org/599 or contact Kimberly Hansen, P.E. at (904) 545-5336 2012 $ 15,000 13 ([email protected]) or Terry Hull, P.E. at (904) 731-7040 ([email protected]).

ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida 904-545-5336 [email protected] (email) To track our events, find out about volunteer opportunities and our overall 300 W. Adams Street, Suite 650 http://acementor.org/599 successes, please visit our website at http://acementor.org/599. You can also find us Help us change lives through our ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida. Jacksonville, Florida 32204 on Facebook and Linkedin groups under ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida. Ace Mentor ProgrAM of ne floridA iMPActs students, Mentors And fAMilies!

Mentor / Student / Parent Perspectives My first mentor was Corie Baker. She sight of her career, the experience of Local Mentor Named deserves so much credit for my success visiting construction sites, working with ACE Mentor Program Awards $15,000 in Scholarships The 2012 ACE program focused We completed a field trip to a number of New Mentors’ Thoughts in drafting class. She taught me how to the professionals and the teamwork that Exemplary ACE Mentor Year-End Event/Scholarship Awards The Payoff on extending the work started in 2011. sites. This is always a fun event as you get read an Architecture Scale even though is involved in their end-of-year projects. ... there are few better feelings than Jacob C. Thurlow, LEED AP, Project Englewood High School has unique op- the chance to connect to students outside most people say it’s the hardest scale Special and most dear thanks go to the The Northeast Florida affiliate of the ACE Mentor Program Scholarships were given totaling $15,000 at the conclusion of that moment when you see the spark Manager with Haskell, was selected as portunities with the tools available for the of school and away from the ACE sessions. to read. She taught me not to be afraid teachers that support this program, men- hosted nine teams of aspiring architects, engineers and con- the program – going to the graduating seniors and several former of understanding in a young student’s one of five Exemplary ACE Mentors on a students. The ACE sessions are held in It is an opportunity to learn about other to make a mistake because architecture tors who are directly involved with the struction managers from three local high schools on May 17th ACE students who are now in college and mentors themselves. eyes, and it triggers spontaneous inde- National level. Each affiliate was allowed the wood shop of Englewood, where there interests the students have. The year-end is about thinking out of the box – that students, companies that not only allow at the UNF University Center. Since 2006, the local ACE chapter has awarded over $76,000 pendent learning. Mentoring is about only one nomination and Jacob was are no computers or drafting tables. presentations are always the highlight of a mistake could actually have been a their employees to volunteer, but also Prior to the event, ACE in scholarships to our students. Many students remain active having an impact on the future. unanimously nominated by the Northeast The program had a core of 8 to 9 the year for break through. From there my team contribute toward the scholarship awards, mentors from local architec- alumni and return to help support the program. ACE has also Florida Board students who were engaged and eager to me. They Fred DeWitt won, and then the next year we won and most of all the Board of Directors who ture, construction and engi- assisted many students in obtaining employment through the of Directors. learn. allow you The exposure that they (the students) again. It is because of ACE mentoring keep this program going and growing!!! neering industry professional strong relationships they developed with their own mentors. ACE National We had a great time on the field trip to to see what received by presenting a project as a I was able to find my true potential and firms met with students for Corina Guerra Cain–Parent received 28 the four different sites. Several of the class the stu- team in front of a large audience was my love for not only architecture, but two hours once a week for 16 nominations activities became highly competitive and dents have invaluable no matter what career they also construction as a whole. weeks. During these sessions, from affili- entertaining for the students and mentors. learned choose... students worked in teams to It is easy to see that without ACE I ACE Teacher Retires ates across Success stories included Chris, who and I am They also create practical solutions for Melanie Mason, Amber Edington, wouldn’t be the same person I am today It was an honor and pleasure to have the country. took on the role of being a project manag- always learned to a “real-world” project. They all received the same Request amazed at Andrew Zinck and Wendy Rouse or accomplished the goals I’ve reached. been involved in the ACE Mentor Program Jacob was er, soon demonstrating his keen sense of work with APR students use very for Proposal for a collegiate recreation center with a proj- I became Valedictorian of my class, and for the past six years. This afforded me honored May cost assessment and scheduling acumen. what they valuable Jacob Thurlow pictured second ect budget of $12 million. The students were given specific I received an internship with the Army the opportunity to work 1, 2012 at The two interior designers, Michele and create, and the knowledge they express. design from left with other ACE National instructions on the spaces that needed to be included in the Corp of Engineers. Each day I always with Architects and the Construc- Exemplary Mentors Taylor really showed their love for select- At this event, the scholarships are also skills and project, and had to create a site plan, floor plans, elevation, learn something new. Even though I may Engineers in mentor- tion Industry ing materials and understanding color, awarded. It is a great feeling to know that modeling construction schedule, budget, Leadership in Energy and not compete in ACE anymore, I will assist ing the students at A. Round Table in Washington, DC. ACE balance and the money awarded will help these stu- tools such Environmental Design (LEED) scorecard, interiors plan and an each student in the upcoming years so Philip Randolph. The National also awarded the Northeast Orange Park / Middleburg High accentuating dents achieve success in the ACE industry as REVIT by Tahir Edwards mentoring OPHS engineering discipline board. that they too can get as much out of this mentors provided the Florida affiliate with $5,000 for scholar- School Winning Team contrasts. and to know I was a part of this is incred- doing three students program as I have –- just as my mentors students with ‘hands ships to be presented in Jacob’s name. Charles, ible. dimensional renderings of their design. During this event, the student have done for me. Thank you to the ACE on’ experience in ACE National was able to provide this Anthony In the five years I have participated in And all of this was done in just a few teams competed and presented Mentor Program of NE Florida, Inc.! designing commercial prize money as part of the 2010 Presi- and Ashley the program, I have had the opportunity weeks and not in a college environment their designs before judges and Corina Helen Cain–Student buildings. The students dential Award for Excellence in Science, became the to meet many amazing people, including but at the high school level! an audience of ACE professionals, students and other mentors. The program were further encour- Ted Slappey pictured Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. teachers and family. Following the anchors of Joseph DeMarco My daughter was involved with ACE for aged to continue their with Jacob Thurlow Our local chapter also honored Jacob at Jackie Stephens, Allan Mar- the team has helped me to grow personally as well, presentations, keynote speaker shall, Jeff Blount, Ben Burgess all four years of her high school. I appreci- education by schol- our year-end luncheon on May 17, 2012 and showed as a leader and a public speaker. It has Dr. Donnie Horner, City of Jack- and Fred DeWitt, mentors of I know the intent is for us to mentor the ate how the mentors over the years took arships that were provided through this at UNF University Center. their flex- truly been a great experience, one that I will sonville Education Commissioner, EHS students, but you leave each week hav- their time with my daughter by putting her program. The program also provided the ibility to step never forget. I encourage all professionals encouraged students, parents and ing been rewarded in a way that is hard “Under Their Wing,” guiding her each year students with valuable networking. I hope into any role or activity. One student, Thuy, to consider participating. mentors to continue with their good to explain and isn’t available in our work and providing her with additional knowl- this wonderful program continues for the Englewood High School presented A. Philip Randolph’s Winning Team who barely spoke a word, was able to Jacob Thurlow, Team Leader work. His speech also challenged environment. Words cannot express edge about her future field of study... I will students of the future! with their school ACE plaque stand up during the final presentation and A. Philip Randolph High School the students to pay it forward once how proud I was of our team’s achieve- always be grateful for the ACE Mentor speak to the entire audience. Ted Slappey they are established in careers. This recent year was my fourth as an ments throughout the season and at the Program for giving my daughter a future Former Drafting/CAD Instructor, APR Dr. Donnie Horner The students designed a logo for the ACE Mentor, and I’ve found it as reward- competition. shirts worn by the entire team at the final ing as my first. Consecutive years of Ricky Spinks Jack Tipton, Director, Regional presentation, which was a huge hit. mentorship have given me the opportu- Programs (Southeast), ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. My focus is on civil engineering and Local UNF Students Win Scholarship to Greenbuild As the mentor leader, I am proud and was also on hand to see the nity to observe growth in the aptitudes of construction so I am not often exposed USGBC generously provided several scholarship slots to the ACE Mentor Program for all-inclusive trips to the Greenbuild International especially honored to have participated in presentations and to congratu- students and mentors alike. It’s rewarding to all of the different disciplines within Conference and Expo. Greenbuild is the ideal setting for those new to the green building industry to learn from green experts, discover in- seeing these students learn and grow as late Jacob C. Thurlow, LEED to see the heightened level of maturity, architecture, construction and engineer- novative technologies and companies that are transforming the industry, and to form worthwhile individuals. I am thankful for Mr. Garelick relationships within the green building movement. Preference was given to college sophomores AP, Project Manager with responsibility, and understanding of design ing. I probably learned as much as the and his support and dedication along with who participated at least two years in an ACE affiliate who were pursuing a field in the green build- Haskell, for being selected as and construction that students develop students did in some sessions which was the other mentors. over the course of four seasons of ACE. ing industry. The Northeast Florida affiliate had one of the five recipients last November with UNF one of five Exemplary ACE very enjoyable for me... I am very proud Junior, Mercelin Etienne, being selected. Mentors on a National level. Gary Walo, Team Leader I’m left with a sense of pride each year. of our students and I can’t wait to see Englewood High School ACE Mentor Program of Tahir Edwards, Team Leader what the future holds for them. After attending Greenbuild, Mercelin said, “The most important thing I learned at Greenbuild was Orange Park High School how different people from different backgrounds all over the world who have diverse ideas came Northeast Florida just com- Ben Burgess, P.E. Every year it is a great experience to together as one to share their ideas about sustainable building design and construction. I really feel pleted its sixth year of the work with the students and have the op- very fortunate to have learned so much from USGBC and my ACE mentors. My goal is to, hopefully, program. The three schools edicAted eAchers Ake the ifference portunity to watch them grow during the d t M d ... use everything I’ve learned from USGBC and educate people in my community and ACE students Jacob Thurlow pictured with Jack currently participating include process. This year, former ACE students about sustainable building and construction.” Tipton, Director, Regional Programs A. Philip Randolph Academies of OPHS’s (Southeast) at the ACE Mentor Pro- came back to participate as mentors. As a Mercelin is now working at Auld & White Constructors, Inc., an ACE Board member firm, as an Mercelin Etienne, UNF Student & Technology, Orange Park High Thank you to our judges: Pat Michael gram of Northeast Florida Year-End School and Englewood High mentor, it is rewarding to see them share intern for the summer. Steve Auld and Tim Conlan personally referred him to their HR department. Winner of Scholarship to Greenbuild Steve Auld, Auld & White Constructors, LLC School. During the 2011-12 their knowledge with current students and Ashantae Bryant won the USGBC Greenbuild scholarship this year and will be attending the conference this November in San Francisco. John Ellis, P.E., Legacy Engineering, Inc. assist with their presentations paying it school year, ACE had 42 mentors and 70 students that partici- APR’s Ashantae will also be taking a leadership position as Vice President of the new Board forming to start the Gainesville ACE affiliate this fall as Chung Rutter, AIA, RS&H forward. EHS’s she continues her studies in Architecture. pated in the program. Ted Slappey Frank Garelick Ace Mentor ProgrAM of ne floridA iMPActs students, Mentors And fAMilies!

Mentor / Student / Parent Perspectives My first mentor was Corie Baker. She sight of her career, the experience of Local Mentor Named deserves so much credit for my success visiting construction sites, working with ACE Mentor Program Awards $15,000 in Scholarships The 2012 ACE program focused We completed a field trip to a number of New Mentors’ Thoughts in drafting class. She taught me how to the professionals and the teamwork that Exemplary ACE Mentor Year-End Event/Scholarship Awards The Payoff on extending the work started in 2011. sites. This is always a fun event as you get read an Architecture Scale even though is involved in their end-of-year projects. ... there are few better feelings than Jacob C. Thurlow, LEED AP, Project Englewood High School has unique op- the chance to connect to students outside most people say it’s the hardest scale Special and most dear thanks go to the The Northeast Florida affiliate of the ACE Mentor Program Scholarships were given totaling $15,000 at the conclusion of that moment when you see the spark Manager with Haskell, was selected as portunities with the tools available for the of school and away from the ACE sessions. to read. She taught me not to be afraid teachers that support this program, men- hosted nine teams of aspiring architects, engineers and con- the program – going to the graduating seniors and several former of understanding in a young student’s one of five Exemplary ACE Mentors on a students. The ACE sessions are held in It is an opportunity to learn about other to make a mistake because architecture tors who are directly involved with the struction managers from three local high schools on May 17th ACE students who are now in college and mentors themselves. eyes, and it triggers spontaneous inde- National level. Each affiliate was allowed the wood shop of Englewood, where there interests the students have. The year-end is about thinking out of the box – that students, companies that not only allow at the UNF University Center. Since 2006, the local ACE chapter has awarded over $76,000 pendent learning. Mentoring is about only one nomination and Jacob was are no computers or drafting tables. presentations are always the highlight of a mistake could actually have been a their employees to volunteer, but also Prior to the event, ACE in scholarships to our students. Many students remain active having an impact on the future. unanimously nominated by the Northeast The program had a core of 8 to 9 the year for break through. From there my team contribute toward the scholarship awards, mentors from local architec- alumni and return to help support the program. ACE has also Florida Board students who were engaged and eager to me. They Fred DeWitt won, and then the next year we won and most of all the Board of Directors who ture, construction and engi- assisted many students in obtaining employment through the of Directors. learn. allow you The exposure that they (the students) again. It is because of ACE mentoring keep this program going and growing!!! neering industry professional strong relationships they developed with their own mentors. ACE National We had a great time on the field trip to to see what received by presenting a project as a I was able to find my true potential and firms met with students for Corina Guerra Cain–Parent received 28 the four different sites. Several of the class the stu- team in front of a large audience was my love for not only architecture, but two hours once a week for 16 nominations activities became highly competitive and dents have invaluable no matter what career they also construction as a whole. weeks. During these sessions, from affili- entertaining for the students and mentors. learned choose... students worked in teams to It is easy to see that without ACE I ACE Teacher Retires ates across Success stories included Chris, who and I am They also create practical solutions for Melanie Mason, Amber Edington, wouldn’t be the same person I am today It was an honor and pleasure to have the country. took on the role of being a project manag- always learned to a “real-world” project. They all received the same Request amazed at Andrew Zinck and Wendy Rouse or accomplished the goals I’ve reached. been involved in the ACE Mentor Program Jacob was er, soon demonstrating his keen sense of work with APR students use very for Proposal for a collegiate recreation center with a proj- I became Valedictorian of my class, and for the past six years. This afforded me honored May cost assessment and scheduling acumen. what they valuable Jacob Thurlow pictured second ect budget of $12 million. The students were given specific I received an internship with the Army the opportunity to work 1, 2012 at The two interior designers, Michele and create, and the knowledge they express. design from left with other ACE National instructions on the spaces that needed to be included in the Corp of Engineers. Each day I always with Architects and the Construc- Exemplary Mentors Taylor really showed their love for select- At this event, the scholarships are also skills and project, and had to create a site plan, floor plans, elevation, learn something new. Even though I may Engineers in mentor- tion Industry ing materials and understanding color, awarded. It is a great feeling to know that modeling construction schedule, budget, Leadership in Energy and not compete in ACE anymore, I will assist ing the students at A. Round Table in Washington, DC. ACE balance and the money awarded will help these stu- tools such Environmental Design (LEED) scorecard, interiors plan and an each student in the upcoming years so Philip Randolph. The National also awarded the Northeast Orange Park / Middleburg High accentuating dents achieve success in the ACE industry as REVIT by Tahir Edwards mentoring OPHS engineering discipline board. that they too can get as much out of this mentors provided the Florida affiliate with $5,000 for scholar- School Winning Team contrasts. and to know I was a part of this is incred- doing three students program as I have –- just as my mentors students with ‘hands ships to be presented in Jacob’s name. Charles, ible. dimensional renderings of their design. During this event, the student have done for me. Thank you to the ACE on’ experience in ACE National was able to provide this Anthony In the five years I have participated in And all of this was done in just a few teams competed and presented Mentor Program of NE Florida, Inc.! designing commercial prize money as part of the 2010 Presi- and Ashley the program, I have had the opportunity weeks and not in a college environment their designs before judges and Corina Helen Cain–Student buildings. The students dential Award for Excellence in Science, became the to meet many amazing people, including but at the high school level! an audience of ACE professionals, students and other mentors. The program were further encour- Ted Slappey pictured Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. teachers and family. Following the anchors of Joseph DeMarco My daughter was involved with ACE for aged to continue their with Jacob Thurlow Our local chapter also honored Jacob at Jackie Stephens, Allan Mar- the team has helped me to grow personally as well, presentations, keynote speaker shall, Jeff Blount, Ben Burgess all four years of her high school. I appreci- education by schol- our year-end luncheon on May 17, 2012 and showed as a leader and a public speaker. It has Dr. Donnie Horner, City of Jack- and Fred DeWitt, mentors of I know the intent is for us to mentor the ate how the mentors over the years took arships that were provided through this at UNF University Center. their flex- truly been a great experience, one that I will sonville Education Commissioner, EHS students, but you leave each week hav- their time with my daughter by putting her program. The program also provided the ibility to step never forget. I encourage all professionals encouraged students, parents and ing been rewarded in a way that is hard “Under Their Wing,” guiding her each year students with valuable networking. I hope into any role or activity. One student, Thuy, to consider participating. mentors to continue with their good to explain and isn’t available in our work and providing her with additional knowl- this wonderful program continues for the Englewood High School presented A. Philip Randolph’s Winning Team who barely spoke a word, was able to Jacob Thurlow, Team Leader work. His speech also challenged environment. Words cannot express edge about her future field of study... I will students of the future! with their school ACE plaque stand up during the final presentation and A. Philip Randolph High School the students to pay it forward once how proud I was of our team’s achieve- always be grateful for the ACE Mentor speak to the entire audience. Ted Slappey they are established in careers. This recent year was my fourth as an ments throughout the season and at the Program for giving my daughter a future Former Drafting/CAD Instructor, APR Dr. Donnie Horner The students designed a logo for the ACE Mentor, and I’ve found it as reward- competition. shirts worn by the entire team at the final ing as my first. Consecutive years of Ricky Spinks Jack Tipton, Director, Regional presentation, which was a huge hit. mentorship have given me the opportu- Programs (Southeast), ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. My focus is on civil engineering and Local UNF Students Win Scholarship to Greenbuild As the mentor leader, I am proud and was also on hand to see the nity to observe growth in the aptitudes of construction so I am not often exposed USGBC generously provided several scholarship slots to the ACE Mentor Program for all-inclusive trips to the Greenbuild International especially honored to have participated in presentations and to congratu- students and mentors alike. It’s rewarding to all of the different disciplines within Conference and Expo. Greenbuild is the ideal setting for those new to the green building industry to learn from green experts, discover in- seeing these students learn and grow as late Jacob C. Thurlow, LEED to see the heightened level of maturity, architecture, construction and engineer- novative technologies and companies that are transforming the industry, and to form worthwhile individuals. I am thankful for Mr. Garelick relationships within the green building movement. Preference was given to college sophomores AP, Project Manager with responsibility, and understanding of design ing. I probably learned as much as the and his support and dedication along with who participated at least two years in an ACE affiliate who were pursuing a field in the green build- Haskell, for being selected as and construction that students develop students did in some sessions which was the other mentors. over the course of four seasons of ACE. ing industry. The Northeast Florida affiliate had one of the five recipients last November with UNF one of five Exemplary ACE very enjoyable for me... I am very proud Junior, Mercelin Etienne, being selected. Mentors on a National level. Gary Walo, Team Leader I’m left with a sense of pride each year. of our students and I can’t wait to see Englewood High School ACE Mentor Program of Tahir Edwards, Team Leader what the future holds for them. After attending Greenbuild, Mercelin said, “The most important thing I learned at Greenbuild was Orange Park High School how different people from different backgrounds all over the world who have diverse ideas came Northeast Florida just com- Ben Burgess, P.E. Every year it is a great experience to together as one to share their ideas about sustainable building design and construction. I really feel pleted its sixth year of the work with the students and have the op- very fortunate to have learned so much from USGBC and my ACE mentors. My goal is to, hopefully, program. The three schools edicAted eAchers Ake the ifference portunity to watch them grow during the d t M d ... use everything I’ve learned from USGBC and educate people in my community and ACE students Jacob Thurlow pictured with Jack currently participating include process. This year, former ACE students about sustainable building and construction.” Tipton, Director, Regional Programs A. Philip Randolph Academies of OPHS’s (Southeast) at the ACE Mentor Pro- came back to participate as mentors. As a Mercelin is now working at Auld & White Constructors, Inc., an ACE Board member firm, as an Mercelin Etienne, UNF Student & Technology, Orange Park High Thank you to our judges: Pat Michael gram of Northeast Florida Year-End School and Englewood High mentor, it is rewarding to see them share intern for the summer. Steve Auld and Tim Conlan personally referred him to their HR department. Winner of Scholarship to Greenbuild Steve Auld, Auld & White Constructors, LLC School. During the 2011-12 their knowledge with current students and Ashantae Bryant won the USGBC Greenbuild scholarship this year and will be attending the conference this November in San Francisco. John Ellis, P.E., Legacy Engineering, Inc. assist with their presentations paying it school year, ACE had 42 mentors and 70 students that partici- APR’s Ashantae will also be taking a leadership position as Vice President of the new Board forming to start the Gainesville ACE affiliate this fall as Chung Rutter, AIA, RS&H forward. EHS’s she continues her studies in Architecture. pated in the program. Ted Slappey Frank Garelick ACE Mentor 2012 Field Trip Sincere Thanks to Sponsoring Companies and Contributors!

ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida 904-545-5336 [email protected] (email) To track our events, find out about volunteer opportunities and our overall 300 W. Adams Street, Suite 650 http://acementor.org/599 successes, please visit our website at http://acementor.org/599. You can also find us Help us change lives through our ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida. Jacksonville, Florida 32204 on Facebook and Linkedin groups under ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida. ACE Mentor 2012 Field Trip Sincere Thanks to Sponsoring Companies and Contributors!