VOICE NEWSLETTER: JUNE 2025
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Hi friends,
As summer kicks off, we want to thank you for your continued involvement in the First Coast Manufacturers Association. We’re coming off the incredible energy of our annual golf outing—what a day! Not only did we enjoy beautiful weather, great company, and some spirited competition, but we also raised necessary funds for manufacturing scholarships. These scholarships directly support students in our local education partner programs, helping to build the future of our industry.
Looking ahead, we hope to see you at our upcoming round table discussions on June 17th. This timely session will focus on the "Economic Impact of Current Government Policies" and features a distinguished panel: U.S. Representative Aaron Bean, Florida Senator Clay Yarborough, Florida Representative and Speaker Pro Tempore Wyman Duggan, and former Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella. Their insight and experience promise a meaningful conversation you won’t want to miss.
As the summer season begins, we’re reminded of the opportunities it brings—for growth, fresh ideas, and renewed connections. Let’s keep the momentum going as we work together to strengthen manufacturing on the First Coast.
Warm Regards,
Lake Ray
President, FCMA
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FCMA held its second class of the year on May 22, 2025. The focus for the month was: Understanding Law & levels of the government which also included a tour of the city. Tour guide featured: Gary Sass, President of AdLib Luxury Tours & Transportation, Inc. Our guest speakers included: Lake Ray, President of FCMA; Senator Clay Yarborough and Jody Phillips, Clerk of the Circuit Court serving our great city since 2020.
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Tee Up for Tuition Golf Tournament
We were out at Eagle Landing Golf Club in May with 140 golfers for the annual golf tournament! Thank you to all of our golfers and sponsors for participating and donating to FCMA’s education and scholarship fund. This is one of our signature events and we always have a great time! We want to send a special thank you to the following sponsors, participants, and our productive golf committee.
Thank you to the 2025 Golf Committee, especially the committee leaders, James Waters, IPS (Chair) and Christian Reyes (Assistant Chair). Our additional committee members are:
- Aerostar SES LLC, Frank Redway
- FSCJ, Carissa Gardner, a special thank you for taking photos.
- Highlander Consultants, Chris McCauley
- IPS, James Waters
- IPS, Luis Prado
- iVenture Solutions, Cody McLeod
- JoKell, Monica Pritchard
- LCS Staffing, Christian Reyes
- Sy-Klone, Brandon Woodall
- Valley Bank, Ken Ackerson
- WJW Associates, Jacob McKinney
- FCMA staff: Maria Corby and Stephanie Starling
- Day of volunteers: Lisa Crowley, PNC and Amanda Startling, FLMakes
Golf Teams: AAT Omega LLC, Adams, Alro Steel, BAE Systems x2, Brooksource, CBX Global*, CFX, CMC Steel FL, Dana B Kenyon, DSI Innovations, Dynamic Non-Destructive Testing Inc, Estyle Corp LLC, Evans General Contractors, Flat Glass, Fox Equipment, FPL, Gilbane, Haskell, IPS, iVenture Soultions, JAXPORT, Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries Inc., JP Morgan Chase Bank, LCS Staffing, MJ Wood Consolidated, PNC Bank, Republic Services, Scarlett Group, Stellar Energy x2, Swisher, Toyota Raymond Material Handling, Trademark Metals, UF Health, Valley Bank, WW GAY
Sponsors:
Signature: Centerline Brackets
Corporate: WW Gay, Brooksource, CBX Global, Dana B Kenyon, FPL, JP Morgan Chase Bank, LCS Staffing, Republic Services, Stellar Energy
Hole-in-one: Proforma Northpoint
Putting Contest: Aerostar
Bag Sponsor: Evans General Contractors
Lunch: IPS, CMC Steel FL
Hole sponsor: Aerostar, St Johns River State College, Advanced Roofing
Donors for the silent auction and famous goody bag items: Adams, Aerostar, Atlantic Logistics, CBX Global, Courtyard Marriot, Dewberry, Estyle, Evans General Contractors, FSCJ, Highlander Consultants, IPS, JAXPORT, Jinko Solar, Jo-Kell, LCS Staffing, Pattillo, PNC Bank, PRIDE Enterprises, Randstad, Regions Bank, St George Equipment, Sy-Klone, Templeton Manufacturing Solutions, United Community Bank, Valley Bank, WJW Associates, WW Gay
See you next time!
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Government Relations Committee
Our May speaker was Tax Collector Jim Overton. He was elected Duval County Tax Collector in November 2018 and was re-elected to a full four-year term in March 2019. He represents Northeast Florida on the governing Board of the Florida Association of Tax Collectors.
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THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
$1,000 LEVEL
Foresight Construction Group Inc., Jones Technical Institute (J-Tech)
$500 LEVEL
Cecil W. Powell & Company, PNC Bank
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www.csusasoutheast.com
Contact: Sara McKay, Regional Business Development Manager, sara.mckay@csusasoutheast.com
Comfort Systems USA Southeast – Jacksonville is a leading provider of commercial HVAC solutions in Northeast Florida. Specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services, the Jacksonville branch supports a wide range of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, education, and government. Our local team delivers expert installation, maintenance, and retrofit services tailored to the region’s climate and building needs. Known for reliability, safety, and technical excellence, Comfort Systems USA Southeast helps businesses maintain energy-efficient and comfortable environments year-round.
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Dynamic Non-Destructive Testing Inc.
www.dynamicndtus.com
Contact: Jason Slonaker, President, jslonaker@dynamicndtus.com
Dynamic Non-Destructive Testing Inc. is a premier destructive and non-destructive testing company that services all NDT sectors. We support aerospace, power plants, shipyards, oilfields, paper mills, turbines, structural steel & infrastructures, refineries, petrochemical, chemical, maritime, pipeline, above ground storage tanks, manufacturing, mining, and any other operation that requires non-destructive testing. Our qualified and certified Level II and Level III inspectors are available worldwide to support the needs of our customers. The five main industries Dynamic Non-Destructive Testing Inc. caters to are the Power Generation, Aerospace, Maritime, Oil and Gas, and Manufacturing.
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