Band Member: Audra Durham, Director of Sales, Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort
Favorite Band: Steve Miller Band Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? To assist in growing better education for the Boca Community schools and helping Children be their best, as well as having fun, meeting new people and thriving. 
Band Member: Dan Davidowitz, Head of Large Company Growth Team & Portfolio Manager, Polen Capital
Favorite Band: Guns N' Roses, Rush & Tom Petty Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? I am proud to support the Golden Bell Education Foundation in their mission to promote business skills and workforce readiness in our local schools. Polen Capital and the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce have had a strong partnership for many years. and who wouldn't want to be a rock star for at least one night! 
Band Member: Eric Lebersfeld, President, Capitol Lighting
Favorite Band: Rolling Stones Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? Giving Back while having fun. A good cause for our great town and looking forward to learn how to play an instrument. 
Band Member: Jennifer Jager, Creative Director, Plum Productions
Favorite Band: Dave Matthews Band & Muse Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? I am in it to win it for the kids! 
Band Member: Mindy Shakiar, COO, Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Favorite Band: Pink, Lady Gaga, Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? I am thrilled to participate in the Golden Bell Education Foundation Battle of the Bands. It's so important to give back, and public schools deserve support. I am excited to step outside my comfort zone and benefit the next generation through fundraising. |
Band Member: Barbara Cambia, Executive Director Hannifan Center for Career & Alumni Connection
Favorite Band: Darius Rucker Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? To raise awareness and money for the needs of our local public school system. Plus Chasity strong armed me and Jody said if I did it Mindy would do it :) 
Band Member: Danielle Vennet, Vice President, Crocker Partners
Favorite Band: Johnny Swim, George Ezra Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? I was fortunate to grow up in a supportive home and educated by teachers that had the innovative resources to excited students. I want to ensure that today's students have everything they need to be successful. 
Band Member: Erick Solms, President, Simplitfy
Favorite Band: Soda Stereo Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? I am who I am due to education. I am honored to be able to help young students get an education. I can't wait for the 2nd Season of Golden Bell Battle of the Bands!! 
Band Member: John Tolbert, President & Managing Director, Boca Raton Resort & Club
Favorite Band: U2 Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? I believe that education and curiosity are the keys to opening new doors in life. I want to give the children of Boca Raton every chance to succeed and thrive in our community. 
Band Member: Nic DeSiato, CEO, Rosemurgy Properties
Favorite Band: Kings of Leon Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? The Golden Bell Education Foundation mission of supporting public schools and students is very important to me. I have always wanted to be a rock star and this is the perfect chance to make that happen! |
Band Member: Brianne Fearon, Realtor, Fearon Real Estate Team @ Keller Williams Boca Raton
Favorite Band: Zac Brown Band/Queen/Pink Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? Having been involved with Leadership Boca 2017 and a YEA! Mentor this year, I'm super excited to be participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands! I've seen directly what an impact Golden Bell has on our community and I'm honored to be able to contribute to this amazing foundation. Plus, being in a band is going to ROCK! 
Band Member: Debbie Levine, Executive Director, Boca Raton Police Foundation
Favorite Band: Dave Matthews Band Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? I am participating to help make an impact in Boca Raton Schools and inspire the students and drive teachers innovation with new programs and collaborations. Both of my children attended Boca Schools and this is my way to say thank you and express my gratitude for the education system and excellent preparation they received for their future. 
Band Member: Hank Jawhari, Vice President, Banking Center Manager, Comerica Bank
Favorite Band: Nirvana, Weezer, Radiohead Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? As a father of four children, three of which are school age and attending Public School in Boca Raton. I feel a privilege and duty in fundraising for the Golden Bell Education Foundation. It's not often that you get to make a positive change in the community while being a ROCK STAR! 
Band Member: Ken Lebersfeld, CEO, Capitol Lighting
Favorite Band: The Rolling Stones, The Beatles & the Who Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? It's for the Children. We want to have fun and do well for our community. 
Band Member: Paul Adams, Director of Sales, Capitol Lighting
Favorite Band: Queen Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to our local community and support our public schools while building comradery with local business leaders, learning a new skill, and having fun with a little bit of Rock and Roll. I am honored to be involved in this and have always wanted an excuse to have a Mohawk. |
Band Member: Casey Ademski, Director of Sales & Marketing
Favorite Band: Mumford & Sons Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? Giving Back to our local community has always been a passion of mine. Seeing first hand where our fundraising goes through the Golden Bell Foundation makes embarrassing yourself in front of 800 people totally worth it! Help me fundraise for the future of Boca Raton. 
Band Member: Elias Janetis, CEO, Squeeze.com
Favorite Band: Vampire Weekend Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? I am always looking for new ways to embarrass myself for the benefit of the Children. 
Band Member: Jackie Reeves, Managing Director - Portfolio Manager, Bell Rock Capital
Favorite Band: U2 Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? I am participating to help our kids. Education is one of my passions and we need to make sure our schools, teachers and children have the tools they need to succeed. I believe our system of education is woefully underfunded and we need to step up and in this case to Step Out of our comfort zone to man an impact. 
Band Member: Mark Toor, President, Computer Care
Favorite Band: The Beatles Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? Golden Bell is a fantastic charity and I am proud to help raise money for our public schools. Plus I never was able to learn an instrument as a kid and dreamed of learning to play drums my whole life. This is the perfect opportunity to do both. 
and Member: Roger Romance, Financial Advisor, OneSouth Florida Wealth Advisors
Favorite Band: Motley Crue/Linkin Park Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? I took part in the YEA! program this year, I was so impressed with those young entrepreneurs! I thought what better way to try and raise money for the Golden Bell Education Foundation then to do the Golden Bell Battle of the Bands. I am so excited for these next couple of months, meet and get to know the band members and learn to play an instrument that I have never played before! Wicked Excited! |
Band Member: Rosie Inguanzo-Martin, CEO, Allegiance Home Health
Favorite Band: Melissa Etheridge & Miranda Lambert Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? As a former teacher, I experienced the lack of supplemental school supplies for my students. On a regular basis I used my own money for supplies. I believe and support the mission of the Golden Bell Education Foundation. |
Band Member: Shanine Dorta, Director of Marketing, Oceans 234
Favorite Band: Dave Matthews Band Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? Being able to help my local community is a huge priority. Coupled with the fact that these efforts directly help schools in our beautiful city made it a must-do Initiative for me. "When you give, you begin to live. You get the world" - Dave Matthews |
Band Member: Senior Sales Manager, Whyndham Boca Raton Hotel
Favorite Band: Yellow Card Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? I am participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands to go outside of my comfort zone and assist in raising funds for this amazing Foundation. Golden Bell is truly leading the way for Entrepreneurship for the youth of Boca Raton in the Public School System! |
Band Member: Tara Auclair, Parnter, Auclair Company,
Board Member, Golden Bell Education Foundation. Favorite Band: Jimmy Buffett Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? As Co-Chair of last year's inaugural event and the Band Manager for winner 180 Proof, I felt beyond jealous of everyone performing! As a Board Member of the Golden Bell Education Foundation, I'm honored to help raise funds to support Boca Raton public education system, educators and students. Rock on! |
Band Member: Valentina Moretti, Vice President, Samandhel Corporation
Favorite Band: Fleetwood Mac & Gorillaz Why are you participating in Golden Bell Battle of the Bands? Moving from Venezuela to the USA, my family was pleasantly surprised at the quality of education my children received at the public schools they attend. However, while we were impressed with these schools, we knew that many public schools in the area still struggled with funding, a shortage of school supplies, and most importantly teacher involvement. Golden Bell Education Foundation directly helps improve teacher involvement by giving them the funding they need to properly teach their classes, instead of worrying about how to pay for supplies out of pocket, which ultimately never leads to proper supplies. My kids would never have had these experiences had we stayed in Venezuela, and I am now trying to pay it forward so that other children can get quality education at our Public schools. |