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The Puzzle Piece Foundation

Our primary focus is to support teachers and service providers who provide services directly to with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The amount of children diagnosed each year with Autism Spectrum Disorder is on the rise, which creates a greater demand on teachers and service providers. With the use of technology and modern research based strategies on the rise, it may be difficult for teachers and service providers to access the materials/resources that would best meet the needs of their students. The Puzzle Piece Foundation strives to offer a financial relief for teachers/service providers in order to help their students become the best 21st century learners they can be. Our ultimate goal is centered on increasing opportunities and the well being of students with Autism in their quest for independence and a better overall quality of life. We feel that it begins with helping the people who help them the most!

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Our Mission

The Puzzle Piece Foundation is committed to advancing the education and services provided to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is our determination to support teachers, service providers, classrooms, and families who serve children with Autism. Our goal is to improve each child’s educational and functional opportunities in their quest for inclusion within the community and an overall better quality of life. Feel free to see our 501C Articles for your reference.

The Pieces to the Puzzle

Michael Lunderville
President

Mike is the principal of Lunderville Enterprises LLC. Under the Lunderville Enterprises umbrella has started numerous companies in transportation, logistics, hospitality, and energy. Not only does Mike champion for special needs assistance, he is also a board member of the XO Foundation Group which helps bridge the gap through charitable partnerships.

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Mark LaFave
Vice-President

Mark currently serves and has served children with Autism for the past 10 years as a classroom teacher and a support staff. As a current teacher, Mark has seen a need for extra teacher resources. With Autism on the rise and an increasing demand for new technology and materials within the classrooms, he is determined to aid his fellow colleagues. By reaching out to the teacher’s and service providers, He feels the students with Autism will gain many more opportunities both academically and functionally.

Mark’s wife Emily is also a teacher for children with Autism. Emily has taught children with Autism for 15+ years in the elementary setting. Mark enjoys spending time with his wife Emily, son Kain and daughters Quinn and Stella. He also enjoys fishing and playing golf and hockey in his spare time.

Brett Downs
Secretary

Brett is the Secretary of The Puzzle Piece Foundation. He is also the owner of Environmental Controls & Mechanical, a small business headquartered in Charlotte, NC. He specializes in commercial HVAC and building automation. Prior to moving to Charlotte in 2005, Brett lived in Northern New York where he studied mechanical engineering at The State University of New York at Canton. He currently resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife and two children. He spends his free time with family and playing club hockey.

David Phoebus
Treasurer

Dave is currently the Chief Finance Officer of Lunderville Enterprises LLC. He had worked in the textile industry for 12 years in positions from Sales Manager to Controller. In 1988 he relocated to South Carolina to run an international textile company as the Chief Financial Officer. After the decline of the textile business in the U.S., he transitioned into the auto industry and worked with companies like Kautex and Johnson Controls. He is very active in his church and serves as a deacon and the church treasurer. He is residing in Seneca, SC. with his wife Marlene. He has three children and 12 grandchildren that he enjoys.

Phillip Crosby

Phillip Crosby is a native North Carolinian. He is a college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Logistical Studies and City development, and a Minor in Art from the University of Tennessee. He is also a vetted NFL Alumni. As a student athlete, he received a National Championship Title as well as two Southeastern Conference Championships. After college, he continued his football career with the Buffalo Bills where he was a fullback and special team’s captain.

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