More than 250 Wabash National suppliers and associates participate in event at
Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex
LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Sept. 25, 2014 – Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) raised $280,000 for 17 community organizations yesterday at its annual charity golf outing, held in conjunction with the company’s annual Supplier Conference, which took place earlier today.
“Thanks to the commitment and generous support from our suppliers, this year’s charity golf outing was the most successful event in its history,” said Dick Giromini, president and chief executive officer. “As one of the largest employers in the Lafayette area, Wabash National is proud to support and work with local and national agencies to sustain and promote a promising future for America’s communities.”
Representatives from the following organizations and programs received checks at a special presentation during today’s conference at the company’s Ehrlich Innovation Center in Lafayette:
$120,000
United Way of Greater Lafayette
$15,000
March of Dimes Indiana Chapter
Purdue Athletes Life Success Program (PALS)
Riley Children’s Foundation
Special Olympics Indiana
Wounded Warrior Project
$10,000
Junior Achievement of Greater Lafayette
Memorial Island Project
$7,500
American Red Cross, Tippecanoe County Chapter
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lafayette
Boys & Girls Club of Lafayette
Meals on Wheels of Tippecanoe County
Wabash Center
YWCA Lafayette
In addition, Wabash National contributed $10,000 to the Fond du Lac Area United Way in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; $5,000 to the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette in Portland, Oregon; and $5,000 to the United Way for Clinton County in Frankfort, Indiana.
“Wabash National Corporation’s support of the United Way here in Lafayette and in communities where it has a presence is wonderful,” said James Taylor, chief executive officer of United Way of Greater Lafayette. “I thank everyone at Wabash National and their suppliers for the generous support of our community and applaud them for the success of their business. It is a great sign for our local economy and a substantial boost for our campaign.”
More than 100 Wabash National suppliers supported the company’s fundraising efforts at the charity golf outing, raising $266,850 with event sponsorships and silent auction donations. Major sponsors included Hendrickson, Hutchens Industries, Lincoln Electric, Main Steel, Penske, Specialty Rolled Metals and Truck-Lite Co., LLC.
“We are proud to work with strong partners who not only help us deliver for customers, but also support our communities,” said Steve Miller, Wabash National vice president of global strategic sourcing.
Wabash National gave an additional corporate gift of $13,150 at the close of the charity golf outing, bringing the total monies raised to $280,000.
Wabash National actively supports numerous nonprofit organizations in the community through monetary donations and in-kind volunteer hours. A few key organizations and events the company supports include Read to Succeed, Salvation Army Coats for Kids, Food Finders and Greenbush Industries.
