CEO Build
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CEO
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Two Prior Participants on Why They Will Return for 2025
At Beaches Habitat for Humanity, we do more than build houses. We build hope and stronger communities. One special way we build community is through the CEO Build. It brings local business leaders together to help families in need of decent, affordable homes.
During the CEO Build, leaders leave the office and pick up tools. They work side by side with each other—and sometimes even with the future homeowners. It’s a day filled with hard work, teamwork, and heart.
This event means a lot to the people who take part. Many leaders return year after year because of the powerful experience. Two returning participants, Terri Cohen and Brent Paris, shared why they keep coming back:
“One of the most special moments was seeing a future homeowner working with us. They were smiling, sweating, and putting their heart into every board and nail. It reminded me this isn’t just about building a house—it’s about building a better future for a family.
— Terri Cohen, EVP, Hueman People Solutions
Taking a break from emails and picking up a hammer with other leaders felt amazing. I left with sore muscles and maybe some paint in my hair, but also with a full heart.
That’s why I come back every year.”
“The CEO Build is a great way to meet other business leaders. Working together on the house was very inspiring.
— Brent Paris, Managing Partner, Dubin Clark & Co.
It was also special to meet the homeowner and hear their story while we worked. It showed me that this is truly a hand up, not a handout.
After the CEO Build, our whole company joined in on the project. It turned into a great team-building day for us!”
The CEO Build is more than just a day of building. It’s a chance to help others, meet new people, and give back to the community.
Join us and other leaders to make a big difference—one nail, one board, and one family at a time. When CEOs build, families grow strong.
Sponsorship Opportunities
$20,000
Package includes:
- Invitation for two members of your leadership team to the dedicated CEO Build day*
- PSA on WJXT
- Photo & logo featured in Jacksonville Business Journal ad
- Speaking opportunity at home dedication ceremony
- 2 team building events at Beaches Habitat for up to 15 volunteers
- Logo featured on CEO Build hard hats
- Logo featured on signage at home site, on beacheshabitat.org home page & on CEO Build page, and in dedication program
- Logo in all CEO Build email and social media communications
$10,000
Package includes:
- Invitation for two members of your leadership team to the dedicated CEO Build day*
- Photo & logo featured in Jacksonville Business Journal ad
- Invitation to home dedication ceremony, with logo in program
- Team building event at Beaches Habitat for up to 15 volunteers
- Logo on signage at home site, on beacheshabitat.org CEO Build page and in dedication program
- Logo in all CEO Build email and social media communications
$5,000
Package includes:
- Invitation for one member of your leadership team to the dedicated CEO Build day*
- Logo in Jacksonville Business Journal ad
- Invitation to home dedication ceremony
- Team building event at Beaches Habitat for up to 15 volunteers
- Logo on signage at home site, on beacheshabitat.org CEO Build page, and in dedication program
- Logo in all CEO Build email and social media communications
$2,500
Package includes:
- Invitation for one member of your leadership team to the dedicated CEO Build day*
- Name in Jacksonville Business Journal ad
- Invitation to home dedication ceremony with name in program
- Team building event at Beaches Habitat for up to 10 volunteers
- Name on signage at home site, on beacheshabitat.org CEO Build page, and in dedication program
- Name in all CEO Build email and social media communications
*includes photo opp, exclusive networking opportunity, breakfast, lunch, CEO Build shirt, and CEO Build hard hat
Interested in CEO Build?
Contact Mary Anne Christensen, Development Director, for more information:
(904) 595-5794 or
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