Joel Adams - 1% for the Planet

Joel and Marla Adams have been long-time members and generous supporters of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and other conservation endeavors. Joel served as board chair of The Nature Conservancy in NC, and is particularly proud of initiating efforts to protect Panthertown Valley.

“I’ve been involved in land conservation since the 1970s,” shares Joel. “It’s in my blood.”

This year, Joel expanded that Khrista Wood, Joel Adams, Bray Creech passion and support with his business partner Bray Creech at Joel Adams and Associates — Raymond James Financial Services, Asheville. We are very grateful to the firm for supporting our efforts through 1% for the Planet and joining the distinguished list of Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s Corporate Partners!

“Contributing to the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy through 1% for the Planet is one way we demonstrate our commitment to the community and people we serve,” says Bray Creech, MBA, CPA, CFP®. Supporting conservation of critical land and water resources in the region is a reflection of the firm’s values, which focus on people and community.

They say: “We hope the first thing you notice when we welcome you to our office in Asheville is how un-office-like it feels. More like a mountain getaway or a friend’s cozy cottage. It’s a reflection of who we are and how we conduct our business. We want to hear your stories, learn about your family, listen to your ideas, understand your values. Only then, backed by the resources of Raymond James Financial Services, will we feel ready to craft an investment strategy for you. Your legacy is not just a net total at the bottom of a column. It’s the lifetime of difficult choices that you make, the paths you take, the ideals you model. Nothing could be more singular, more personal. And we think it should be treated that way.”

To find out more, visit JoelAdamsAsheville.com

SAHC Corporate Partners

Mt. Mitchell: $25,000+

Wicked Weed Brewing

Witherspoon, Platt & Associates

Waterrock Knob: $15,000+

Mast General Store

Salesforce

Roan Mountain: $10,000+

Highland Brewing Company

Cold Mountain: $5,000+

Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo

The Garden Club of America

Joel Adams and Associates, Inc.

Parsec Financial Management

Big Yellow: $2,500+

Bonesteel Films

Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO)

USA Raft

Max Patch: $1,000+

Adams J. Wood Appalachian

Realty Associates Apple Inc.

Asheville Hiking Tours

BorgWarner Foundation

Brunk Auctions

Duke Energy Foundation

Equinox Environmental

HandUp Gloves

Kee Mapping and Surveying

Mosaic Realty

Movement Mortgage

Network Computer Solutions

REI Co-Op

Roberts & Stevens, Attorneys at Law

Samsel Architects

Second Gear

Steelcase Foundation

Wildwood Consulting, LLC

For information about becoming a Corporate Partner or participating in our Real Estate Partner Program, contact Cheryl Fowler at cheryl@appalachian.org or 828.253.0095 ext 209.