Greenville Chamber partners with Furman University’s Career Advancement Program
April 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Chamber has partnered with Furman University to identify mentors for its Career Advancement Program (FUCAP). FUCAP exists to help students strengthen their professional skills through interaction with business professionals in the community via mentorships, interactive opportunities and seminars. Special thanks to these mentors for their dedication to advancing student skillsets:
- Charlotte Faulk, Marchant Real Estate
- Phyllis Graydon, Graydon Thompson, LLC
- David Johnson, Furman Adjunct Professor
- Roy Jones, The Palmetto Bank
- Andrew Knauer, Robert Bosch, LLC
- John Lyons, Sealed Air
- Darion Morgan, US&S, Inc.
- Melissa Patterson, Servosity
- Jeff Rounsley, Mitsubishi (Retired)
- Corey Swaim, Rodl Langford de Kock, LLP
- Philip Volino, BMW Manufacturing Co.
- Stacie Wallice, Waddell & Reed
- James Whitney, Smartrac Technology
- Mike Wilson, Furman Alumni & Parent Program
The Chamber’s Education Committee launched a similar pilot program with Greenville Technical College in 2014 to help bridge the gap between business and education. Robyn Miller coordinated both programs and be contacted at [email protected] for information.
According to mentor Roy Jones with The Palmetto Bank, “A positive aspect of the FUCAP program is getting to know the next generation of professionals and being in a position to offer them advice and feedback regarding my professional experiences. It is also rewarding to get insight into how tomorrow’s leaders view the world and plan to apply their skills in their chosen profession.”
Per mentee Hugh G. Martin, Chairman/CEO of CommunityCode, Inc., “FUCAP provided me with professional insight and guidance which will undoubtedly help me in my future endeavors.”
FUCAP Leaders, Mentors and Mentees attended the Greenville Chamber’s March Business After Hours event.
From left to right: Robyn Miller, FUCAP Director; Beth Crews, Furman Undergraduate Evening Studies Director; Ashton Cartee, Furman UES mentee; Charlotte Faulk, Marchant Realty and FUCAP mentor; Tim Smith, Furman UES professor; Rhys Iovine, Furman UES mentee; Phil Volino, BMW and FUCAP mentor; Mark Hughes, Furman UES mentee; Hugh Bridges, Furman UES mentee; Lark Harrison, Furman UES mentee; Roy Jones, Palmetto Bank and FUCAP mentor; Melissa Patterson, Servosity and FUCAP mentor; Darion Morgan, US&S and FUCAP mentor.
About the Greenville Chamber
The Greenville Chamber, now in its 127th year of operation, is the largest business organization in the Upstate with over 2400 investors. The Chamber’s vision is to build one of the premier business communities in the world by driving economic growth and prosperity, serving as an advocate for business interests, training future leaders and facilitating the workforce of tomorrow. For more information, visit www.greenvillechamber.org or call 864-242-1050.
