The Greater Union Life Center Inc. is a 501c3 organization geared towards supporting the local West Volusia Community and its residents by promoting healthier living, economic stability, and community engagement through self-improvement. The organization was initially created by the Greater Union First Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida, a historically African American Baptist Church whose vision was to provide community outreach. Since GULC’s creation in 2003, the organization has grown to become a support entity to the greater DeLand community area.
The organization is managed by a Board of Directors who meet quarterly to address the needs of the community and challenges that have risen in the local community. GULC is determined to develop and sustain functioning initiatives to provide a better quality of life for all West Volusia residents.
Mario Davis
Executive Directror
Mario Davis is a native of DeLand, Florida, raised throughout Volusia and Orange Counties. Mr. Davis attended Florida Memorial University located in Miami, Florida where he majored in English and minored in Pre-Law. Mr. Davis is the managing partner for DuPont Financial Services located in Daytona Beach, Florida where he also serves as the senior accountant for the firm. Mr. Davis has an extensive background in community engagement and program development. As an accountant he has created over forty-five 501c3 organizations and has chaired eight not-for- profit entities, co-chaired four, served as treasurer for seven, and served as secretary for two. Additionally, Mr. Davis currently serves in an at large board member capacity for four not-for- profit organizations and currently serves as the Executive Director for the Greater Union Life Center Inc. Mr. Davis was recognized as the Site Coordinator of the year for his volunteer work at the Chisholm Community Center. In addition, he was awarded the Silver Presidential Service Award for his service to the community on behalf of United Way and the Internal Revenue Service Regional Director. Mr. Davis also has received several recognitions from the Internal Revenue Service for competence and compliance matters.
Mr. Davis loves the game of golf and aqua sports. He is married to DeLand City Commissioner, Jessica Davis, who currently serves as the first African American woman to be elected. They have a beautiful daughter named Marissa.
Rev. Dr. Troy A Bradley Sr.
Chairman of the Board
Hon. Joyce Cusack
Vice-Chairman of the Board
Ret. Hon. Audrey F. Lee
Secretary of the Board
Mr. John E. Lee
Executive Treasurer
Hon. Barbara Girtman
Economic Development Coordinator
Rev. Conrad Reid
Healthy West Volusia Coordinator
Mrs. Joan Lane
Rev. Demetrius Pressley
Mrs. Doreece Hines
Hon. Vernon Burton
Mrs. Nicole Bonds
