Coppell, TX – October 25, 2022 –Contractors from North America recently gathered in Tampa, Florida, to attend Service World Expo, where they witnessed a special display of generosity and caring.
The moment began as Ken Goodrich, CEO of Goettl Home Services, conducted a real-time demonstration of how to establish a goal, describing the actions necessary to accomplish, and implement the goal.
Speaking before a full-house of HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors, Goodrich set a challenge and goal. If the group attending the show, would donate $50,000 to the Joseph Groh Foundation, he would personally match it. The Joseph Groh Foundation is a 501c3 charity and provides grants exclusively to individuals in the contracting and construction trades who are living with a life-altering disability. The grants fund accessible bathroom remodels, ramps, accessible wheelchair vans, vehicle retrofits, assistive and rehabilitative technology, and more.
The challenge by Ken Goodrich was met, resulting in the single largest fund-raising event in the 12-year history of the Joseph Groh Foundation.
According to Vicki LaPlant, President Emeritus of the Joseph Groh Foundation, “When Ken was standing on stage and set this goal, I really wasn’t sure
we could do it. At that point, attendees had generously given $24,000, but that meant we had $26,000 to go in a few hours. But Ken’s demonstration of execution coupled with his heart and the generosity of so many people in the industry made it happen.”
After the final count was tabulated, show attendees met and exceeded the goal, with over $60,000 in donations matched by the benevolence of Ken Goodrich, LaPlant reported. The combination of pledges made this the single largest fund-raising event in the 12-year history of the Joseph Groh Foundation.
Goodrich, in response to achieving the goal said, “Bravo to Service Nation and Vicki and John LaPlant for their efforts in supporting such an important industry foundation. My industry fellows who make their living through this dynamic trade have a duty to support all efforts in pursuit of the betterment of our people.”
For more information on Service World Expo, visit www.serviceroundtable.com. For more information on Goettl Home Services, visit goettl.com. And for more information on donating to the Joseph Groh Foundation, visit josephgrohfoundation.com.