We are proud to introduce our 2021 Foundation President Paul Roecker. Paul not only believes in our mission to build safe housing for Minnesotans in need, but he is leading our efforts to:
- Maintain community build + remodel projects in our pipeline.
- Develop new relationships with service organizations, builders, remodelers, and trade partners while strengthening relationships with current partners.
- Ensure the financial viability of the Foundation by increasing donor cultivation, engagement, and recognition.
- Foster a network of trusted advisors, future leaders and fundraisers, and adhere to compliances and regulations.
- Elevate the Foundation’s profile through print and digital marketing.
After a few weeks as president, we asked Paul some questions to help get to know him better.
Why did you become involved in the Foundation?
After leaving the military I had a sense of emptiness. Joining the Foundation has provided that sense of meaning that I needed in my life.
I support the Foundation because…
It allows the building industry to “pay it forward” to individuals at risk of homelessness while leveraging our members time, talents, and resources.
My favorite Foundation build project is…
The renovation of the Minneapolis apartment units for Avivo. During the build process, we have been able to meet the residents and their children that will move into the remodeled units. The smiles on the children’s faces when we reveal the safe and comfortable transitional residence for them to stay in are priceless.
How do you recharge and relax?
Complete wife’s honey-do list, hunt, and fish.
What is one thing not very many people know about you?
I’m a retired military veteran with 32 years of service.
What is your favorite book, podcast, or quote?
Garage Logic
Three things I can’t live without:
Religion, family, and a sense of doing what is right.
Your personality in ONE word
Caring.
I give because…
It is the right thing to do. We have all been given what we have and need to share that with those in need.
Words to live by…
Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.
