“The work is our passion. Giving back is our joy.”
Bobbi Westerby, President & CEO
Once again, ECT embarked on a holiday project to give back to the communities where we live, work and play.
Ten ECT employees were nominated by their peers to each select a local nonprofit doing outstanding and essential work in their hometowns. These ten individuals were chosen because of their passion about their communities and service, their strong work performance, and for being star performers behind the scenes here at ECT.
Take a moment to learn how our best and brightest gave back $10,000 in charitable donations to support causes near to their hearts.
Happy Holidays from your friends at ECT!
Kurt Hansen
Senior Associate Scientist
Back to School Illinois provides school supplies for students in low-income families. When we help those in need receive the tools for success, there is no limit to what they can achieve!
Nominated by: Brooke Poppe
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Nominated by: Brooke Poppe
Kaylee August
Associate Scientist
The Bread of the Almighty food bank distributes food and basic essentials and feeds the hungry. Last year they distributed 18+ million pounds of food, equating to 15,192,705 meals for residents. They predominantly serve children, seniors, and struggling families.
Nominated by: Jen Mathia
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Nominated by: Jen Mathia
Gladys McMillian
Accounting Specialist
Children's Home Society North Central Florida Region provides multiple life changing services to children and families who are struggling with day-to-day living matters such as hunger, shelter, and in some cases life threatening health issues.
Nominated by: Debbie Mansell
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Nominated by: Debbie Mansell
Ry'yan Clark
Landscape Designer
The Fungi Foundation envisions a healthy planet in which Fungi are recognized as the interconnectors of nature. The foundation promotes engagement and understanding of Fungi and their habitats which we all engage with every day.
Nominated by: Zach Lausman
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Nominated by: Zach Lausman
David Boomer
IT Helpdesk Specialist
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan started in Detroit, in an underserved community, and thrived. They feed many people in the city and downriver, including my neighbors, their kids, and many people I interact with every day.
Nominated by: Tennille Newsome
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Nominated by: Tennille Newsome
Marty Boote
Senior Scientist
Grace Centers of Hope is one of the few such facilities I know of that is achieving true transformation in people's lives - helping people go from addiction and living on the street to become productive workers and homeowners.
Nominated by: Katherine Purcell
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Nominated by: Katherine Purcell
Mike Whitman
Senior Accounting Specialist
Metropolitan Ministries offers a wide array of services for at-risk and homeless families in and around the Tampa Bay area.
Nominated by: Marcia Harrison
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Nominated by: Marcia Harrison
Liz Theile
Project Manager - Midwest
Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Auburn Michigan Chapter
No child should have to sleep on the floor, regardless of their family's financial circumstances. Children are our future!
Nominated by: Sheldon Nozik
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Nominated by: Sheldon Nozik
Tonya Lewandowski
Senior Engineer
The Watershed Center Their mission statement aligns with my family’s love of Grand Traverse Bay and our passion to protect it. For nearly a decade our family has volunteered for TWC, engaging in the Adopt-A-Stream program.
Nominated by: Scott Denahan
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Nominated by: Scott Denahan
Shelby Dix
Associate Engineer
I chose Youth Justice Fund due to recent involvement with this local organization. They are an amazing resource to help formerly incarcerated youth in Ypsilanti and beyond.
Nominated by: Alice Bailey
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Nominated by: Alice Bailey
