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Gator Wesley is comitted to leadership development through multiple programs including Upper Room Staff, Wesley Leadership Team, and Internships. The Upper Room Staff is an intensive student leadership and discipleship team that assists in organizing and leading the Wesley Foundation while living together in Christian community. Opportunities are available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have been involved in Wesley ministries. Positions are for the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Staff members are chosen through an application process each February for the following academic year.

The Wesley Leadership Team provides the main support in running the ministries of the Wesley Foundation. Opportunities are available to all students regardless of year in school or experience with the Wesley Foundation. Positions are available for the calender year (January through December) allowing Freshmen to experience Wesley before joining and allowing Seniors to elect to take their final semester in school to focus on graduation and their next steps in life if need be. The Wesley Leadership Team is chosen through an application process that begins in the fall for the upcoming spring.

Internships are also available to recent graduates and recent seminary graduates who would like to spend a year in campus ministry. Interns are generally in charge of a specific ministry area (missions, worship, discipleship, etc.) and help resource our student leaders. If you are interested in more details on interning at Gator Wesley, please contact David Fuquay.

Program Staff

Rev. David Fuquay
Pastor, Executive Director
David joined the staff in January 2006, having served nine years in youth and college ministries in Mississippi and North Carolina and for more than two years as the lead pastor of a congregation in Jackson, MS. He most recently served a two-year stint at The Fund for Theological Education in Atlanta, GA. David received a B.A. in Religious Studies from Millsaps College and a M.Div. from Duke Divinity School. He is an Elder in Full Connection in the Mississippi Conference. He is the proud owner of a yellow lab named Jake and five lovely house plants.
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Dan Wunderlich
Assistant Pastor/Director
Dan graduated from the University of Florida (‘06), and recently completed a Masters of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary ('10). He was a member of the Gator Wesley Foundation’s Upper Room Staff for three and a half years as an undergraduate. He is currently serving as the Assistant Director/web designer/worship leader/other duties as assigned. He plays drums, guitar, and loves Gator football. Dan plans to pursue ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church and serve as a full time campus minister.
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Pam Petersen
Office Manager
I have been on staff at the Wesley Foundation since 1996 but have been involved here in one way or another since 1971. I had the somewhat unique experience of attending a meeting hosted by members of the Upper Room staff in my home town the summer before my freshman year at UF. I was the only one who came to that meeting but it began my connection to this ministry. I wanted to be a member of the Upper Room staff during my time as a student, but women weren’t allowed on staff until the 1990s. When you have a lot of time, stop by and I’ll tell you about all the other careers I had in Gainesville. I would also love to bore you with information about my family! I have seen God work through this ministry to transform the lives of many people. I know that I have received much more blessing from this ministry than I could ever repay in my service to it.
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Buck Allen
Director of Development
Buck Allen joined the Gator Wesley Foundation Staff in January 2010 as the Director of Development. Buck graduated from Lake Highland Prep and the University of Florida. His previous work in non-profit development includes Development Manager for Major Gifts at Give Kids The World Village and for the UCF Foundation in Orlando as Assistant to The National Capital Campaign Chairman. Additional professional work for non-profit organizations includes The Statue Of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation's Liberty Weekend & Op Sail NYC, and The Crawford Museum of Transportation & Industry - Cleveland, His volunteer non-profit engagement includes Board Of Directors membership for The Bob Allen Family Foundation as Vice President, The Orlando Ballet (past) , and GlobalChange Inc. Buck is married to Amy Allen and has three children Layla -22 , Shelby -13 and Harrison 11. The family attends church at First United Methodist Church, Winter Park, FL. Buck is a member of the DGA - the Directors Guild of America and the WGA - the Writers Guild of America.
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