About the Foundation

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Melody Gullett

Founder of DEFA, with 30 years of experience in driver education internationally. Owned and operated the largest, independent driver training school in South Africa. Developed several drivers training programs, including an online defensive driving course, trained instructors and specialized in evaluating & teaching the physically disabled to drive. Initiated Limited Licensed Driving Schools in Georgia. 

David Allen, M.S

David C. Allen, M.S. is president of Tru North Advisors where he specializes in growing organizations and individuals. He has 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience where he has grown his own companies as well as positively affected the lives and careers of other along the way. He specializes in delivery Keynote and featured presentations for national and regional meetings as well as coaching of CEOs and level C executives. 

Karl Logan

A career traffic safety educator with 24 years experience, ranging from the licensing and traffic safety sections of the NCDMV, to directing one of the nation's largest driver education programs. He currently is a consultant in driver safety measures

Steve Phillips

 Steve is the Steve is the Traffic Safety Manager for AAA Carolinas and overseeing traffic safety programs, driver improvement instructor classes and AAA Approved Driving Schools. He has been a dedicated AAA Driver Improvement Program Instructor and Leader for over 10 years. Certified as a Driver Training Instructor for the US Training Center & serves on the of boards of North Carolina’s MADD, the South Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (SCDTSEA), South East Region Association - Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (SERA DTSEA).  Traffic Safety Manager for AAA Carolinas and overseeing traffic safety programs, driver improvement instructor classes.