At Lee Mechanical, we believe success is measured not just by what we build, but by how we serve.

Our team members bring integrity, passion, and purpose to every project—on and off the jobsite. For Adam DeBeare, a member of our plumbing team based in Franklin, Wisconsin, that commitment recently extended far beyond the walls of a job trailer or mechanical room—all the way to the mountains and villages of Honduras.

From March 30 to April 5, Adam and his son Austin joined a 14-member team from Lakeland Community Church in Lake Geneva on a weeklong mission trip to Honduras, working in cities including Comayagua, Lo De Reina, Lejaman, Montañuelas, and Veracruz.

Their group partnered with El Ayudante—a local ministry whose name means “The Helper”—dedicated to transforming lives in rural Honduran communities through spiritual guidance, education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects. Their mission? To serve as “the hands and feet of Jesus,” bringing practical assistance and lasting hope.

Group of mission team members posing with an elderly woman inside a rustic, open-air shelter with a thatched roof.

A Mission Built on Skills and Heart

For Adam and Austin, this was more than just a trip—it was a calling. Drawn to the opportunity to serve in a variety of ways, from Vacation Bible School for elementary students to physical construction projects, Adam saw this trip as a way to put his God-given skills—and his experience in the trades—to meaningful use.

“I felt called to use my construction knowledge and work ethic to support these ongoing projects,” Adam shared. “But it wasn’t just about building. It was about connection, compassion, and showing others the love of Christ in a tangible way.”

Adam’s construction background helped push forward important facility improvements, but he also found himself teaching children, praying with families, and sharing in deeply personal, powerful moments.

Stories That Stick

Among the most touching experiences was a visit to a woman’s home during routine water filter checks. When asked if she needed prayer, she invited Adam and the team to pray over her ailing mother-in-law, who was lying frail and barely responsive behind a curtain of blankets. Adam describes how they held her hands, anointed her with oil, and prayed with conviction for her healing. As tears streamed down her face, he knew something deeper than construction had been built in that home.

Adam and Austin also had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Jordi, the 12-year-old boy they had been sponsoring for the last six years through Compassion International sponsorship program. What had started as a distant connection through letters became a joyful face-to-face meeting—complete with soccer games, shared stories, and a backpack full of gifts.

Strength in Simplicity

The challenges of working in an unfamiliar climate and adjusting to local construction methods were real. But for Adam, the greatest lessons came from the Honduran people themselves.

“They live with way more joy and gratitude than we often do, even with much less,” he said. “Their contentment, hospitality, and heart for the community was incredibly inspiring.”

That spirit of community left a lasting impression. Since returning home, Adam has been reflecting on how to carry the mission-forward lifestyle into daily life—and how to pass those values on to future generations.

Two mission trip volunteers standing with a local boy in front of a large tree and brick wall, smiling for the camera.
Man using a power drill to secure a metal roofing sheet on the ground during a construction project in a forested area.
Three people installing a toilet outdoors, surrounded by plants and rocks, as part of a construction or sanitation project.
Large group of children gathered under a sprawling tree in front of a stone wall, smiling and posing for a group photo outdoors.
Group of mission team members posing with an elderly woman inside a rustic, open-air shelter with a thatched roof.
Man wearing sunglasses and red work gloves smoothing mortar on a concrete block wall under a clear blue sky.
Teenage boy in navy blue shirt and shorts standing near a makeshift outdoor toilet with a tin sheet wall and plastic curtain, next to a rusty barrel with purple buckets.
Man in sunglasses and a teen boy take a selfie outdoors with a scenic mountain and valley landscape in the background under a bright blue sky with clouds.
Concrete outdoor wash station with a ridged scrubbing surface, a bottle of dish soap, white plastic bucket with water, and visible PVC piping.
Clothes hanging on a line to dry between trees beside a canal, with washing basins, plastic tubs, and laundry supplies set up along the concrete bank.
Group of young people in matching red and white shirts gathered under a tree, some sitting on a concrete structure and others on motorcycles, with a rural landscape and palm trees in the background.
Group of students and adults standing in a semicircle on a covered basketball court, with basketballs in the center and most people wearing matching maroon jerseys labeled "RR".
Teen volunteers laying concrete blocks and applying mortar while helping build a cinder block wall at a construction site in a rural area, with others assisting in the background.
Three people working on a concrete block wall under a bright blue sky. Two young adults and an older man are using trowels to apply mortar between blocks. Rebar columns are rising from the unfinished wall, and all are wearing work gloves and casual clothes.
Two boys smiling and posing outdoors in sunny weather; the older wears a blue Under Armour t-shirt, the younger a green collared shirt. They stand near a stone pile with trees and mountains in the background.
Teen boy standing with arms crossed in front of a banana grove, wearing a navy “BUILD” shirt and a beaded necklace, with bunches of green bananas and large purple banana flowers visible in the background.
lose-up of a tiled shower with a basic electric showerhead connected to exposed wires, mounted near a white plastic corner shelf holding a bar of soap.
Two children near a concrete irrigation canal with a blue sluice gate; one sits on the edge while the other stands nearby, with a dirt road, trees, and a house in the background.
Group of schoolchildren in uniform standing in front of Escuela Jorge Alidio Maldonado, holding colorful letters spelling “WELCOME” with trees and a school building in the background.
Four people, including a child, working together to pour water into a blue container indoors; one person holds a blue bucket while colorful posters with Spanish text decorate the teal wall behind them.
Group of six people smiling inside a modest kitchen, some holding pieces of cake; shelves with jars and containers line the wall behind them, and a chest freezer stands in the center.
Two men standing and smiling in front of an ornate historic building with carved statues and decorative stonework; one wears a red t-shirt and the other a white patterned shirt.

Supported by the Lee Mechanical Family

Adam’s journey wouldn’t have been possible without the full support of the Lee Mechanical team. Lee not only provided the time off but also fully funded both Adam and his son’s mission trip—a gesture that speaks volumes about the company’s commitment to people and purpose.

“It usually takes multiple donors to support even one person on a mission trip,” Adam said. “But the Lee team stepped up and covered both of us. That’s not something I take lightly—it’s a blessing I’m deeply thankful for.”

Building a Legacy Beyond the Jobsite

At Lee Mechanical, we talk a lot about safety, integrity, quality, and success. And while those values guide our work on the job, they also fuel a deeper mission: building stronger communities, empowering individuals, and supporting our team as they grow both personally and professionally.

Adam’s story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just what we build—it’s what we give.