Wes was born in Lexington, KY in April of 1978. He graduated from the University of Kentucky in December of 2000 with a BBA in Finance, with honors and a BBA in Management, with honors. Wes currently works as a Financial Consultant for A.G. Edwards, Inc. and serves as Vice-Chair of Heartland Young Professionals and Vice President of the Highlands County Tennis Association. He is also a member of Highlands Little Theatre and has been seen most recently in the performance of "Grease". Wes is also a distinguished Kentucky Colonel, which is an organization of individuals devoted to improving all charitable areas throughout the state of Kentucky and the world. Wes recently graduated from the Dale Carnegie classes where he was honored to receive the "Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award." Wes is extremely appreciative for the love and support he receives from his family and friends!

Derek grew up in Wauchula, Florida, and graduated from Hardee Senior High School in spring of 1997. HE then went on to attend Union College in Barbourville, KY on a swimming and cycling scholarship. He graduated in the spring of of 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education and minors in Park and Recreational Management and Physical Education. Derek moved to Sebring in the fall of 2003 and is currently working for the Health Promotion and Education program. Derek became a member of the Young Professionals in the fall of 2004; he currently is the Immediate Past Chair.

I was born and raised in Chicago Heights, Illinois. I moved to Northwest Indiana when I was 18 and attended Indiana State University Northwest. I graduated in 2001 with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. In February of 2003 I moved to Venice, Florida, where I worked at a golf course in Sarasota for 2 years. I was transferred to Sebring in January of 2005 and I currently work at Sun 'n Lake Golf club as the Director of Membership & Marketing and Banquet Manager.

Sarah was born in San Francisco, California. Raised a military brat, she has traveled the U.S. and moved to Sebring in 2005. She is a graduate of Barbara Goleman Sr. High School in Miami and studied Hospitality Management at FIU and FSU. She is the Manager of Membership and Administration for the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce. In addition, she serves on the Executive Board for the Highlands Art League, is the Treasurer and Website Chair for Heartland Young Professionals and a member of Kiwanis Club of Sebring. She enjoys time with family and friends, shopping, and traveling.

Kelly Griffin was raised in Sebring, attended Florida State University and graduated witha BS in Interior Design. Kelly is a National Certified Interior Designer (NCIDQ). She currently is employed by Griffin's Carpet Mart.

Kelly enjoys spending time with family and friends, Florida State Football, outdoor activities, travel.ing and shopping.

Hello, My name is Thomas Trevino I'm also a Mexican-American Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor where I'm currently on a team with my younger brother. I'm the oldest of six brothers and sisters. I'm married to my wonderful wife Guille Trevino, who is a speech therapist and also owns a beauty salon in our home town of Wauchula. We have a newborn son, Benjamin Thomas Trevino. I have an eight year background in the automotive industry and a ten year background in the radio broadcasting industry. I'm involved with the Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, United Way in Hardee and Highlands County.

Don Elwell graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration & Accounting. He is single (Divorced) and has three perfect children. In his abundant free time, he enjoys sports/exercise (golf, tennis, basketball, softball, bowling, and more), travel, entertainment, shopping, needlepoint, water ballet, scrapbooking and knitting all of his clothes.