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John Zwick
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
Founding Principal, Architects RZK
W
hen John Zwick landed in Satellite Beach in 1967, he had already attended 16 schools. The
son of an electrical engineer for space companies, he contracted for quite a few. But John has a
bond with EFSC as it allowed him to work and go to school. Zwick said, “BCC was my only venue to
get into architecture school at UF. It was tough, but I was able to complete my A.A. Degree in 1975
and transfer to Gainesville.”
He attended BCC with his “once in a lifetime love,” Debbie, who he married a year before he
graduated. Their children attended EFSC prior to venturing off to state universities. “I pushed them
in the direction of EFSC for several reasons, but I believe the cost and the environment were two
of the biggest reasons. I wanted them to get use to the college setting but experience smaller
John and Debbie Zwick
classes.” His youngest daughter works at the firm John started in 1987. His goal is for her to finish
her Master’s Degree in Architecture and take over the firm so he can slow down or retire.
John and his partners have created a full-service firm that provides their clients with better design, accurate documents and personal service to
satisfy their project goals. Many local buildings in Brevard were designed by RZK. Zwick said he enjoys working on schools and housing projects
because it gives him a sense of “giving back to the community.”
John said his brother also attended BCC but he gives to a large university. “I told him that I would not be where I am today without BCC. I would tell
others interested in donating that the Foundation makes it easy to create scholarships. It is important to create scholarships so that students can
fulfill their educational goals.” John’s generous donations are honored on the new Donor Wall at the Melbourne Campus in the Student Union.
EVENT UPDATE
Foundation Newsletter
EFSC Foundation Annual Golf Tournament
Cancelled, but Need for Scholarship Fund Grows
The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented disruption to everyone in one way or another. The college
has been monitoring the rapidly evolving nature of this health crisis and, with the health and well-being of everyone in
Brevard County at the forefront, decided to cancel this year’s golf tournament.
However, the college remains a source of education and training for many essential workers in the county, including
students in the health science and public safety programs.
Like so many in this community, these students have been directly impacted by the pandemic resulting in emergency
needs like loss of employment, housing, food and childcare concerns to name just a few.
Golf tournament sponsorships traditionally funded scholarships, including our state match for first generation and nursing students, and are needed
now more than ever.
“We are hoping that our donors and sponsors are willing to give whether they are getting to participate in an event or not. I think they realize it is
more about helping EFSC students than playing golf,” said Tonya
Cherry, Foundation Donor Relations Coordinator.
Those interested in donating to the EFSC scholarship fund for first
generation students, essential workers, or creating a scholarship
of their own, are encouraged to contact the foundation at
321-433-7055.
Congratulations
to Bill Row, EFSC Alumni
and EFSC Foundation
Board Chair!