Pella Corporation Honors Volunteer Week Grant Recipients for Community Impact

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Pella Corporation is recognizing team members across the organization who are making a meaningful impact through volunteerism in their local communities. 

Following this year’s April 19–25 observance, 11 employees were selected to direct $500 grants to nonprofits they actively support. One recipient was randomly chosen after logging volunteer hours, while 10 others were nominated by peers in recognition of their outstanding commitment to giving back this year. 

This year’s grant recipients include:

• Andrew Bauer (Pella Operations), who mentors and supports children in need of positive role models
• Dallas Barrett (Shenandoah Operations), whose work with local wrestling programs helps empower youth
• Ashley Boehlen (Medford Operations), who supports families through the Taylor County Giving Tree program
• Lisa Fox (Murray Operations), a volunteer with the Marshall County Humane Society, who cares for animals awaiting adoption
• Brandon Grandgenett (Carroll Operations), a coach and board member with Ace Soccer who supports youth development through sports
• Lindsey Hofmann (Gettysburg Operations), who volunteers with equine therapy programs that support individuals of all ages
• Amber Kelley (Manufacturing Talent Leadership Development), a dedicated youth sports coach and community leader
• Jan Martin (Ladysmith Operations), a 27-year volunteer firefighter and first responder
• Mike McCoy (Murray Operations), a volunteer with Crusaders for Children, supporting abused and terminally ill children in Western Kentucky
• Stephanie Weaver (Human Resources), whose work with her local school district supports students, teachers and families

So far in 2026, Pella team members have contributed more than 5,500 volunteer hours, supporting over 100 nonprofit organizations nationwide.

Supporting Communities Beyond the Workplace

Volunteer Week efforts extended beyond individual recognition. In Ocala, Florida, Pella employees participated in the Kimberly Center Foundation annual 5K fundraiser, which supports child abuse prevention programs.

“The 5K is one of Ocala’s major community events, and our team made a strong, intentional effort to show up and support this initiative,” said Brian Bliek, Ocala Plant Manager. “It was great to see team members from across the plant representing us so well.”

The Ocala team has partnered with the organization for several years and, in 2026, was recognized as the largest corporate group participating in person.

These stories are a reminder that small actions can create meaningful change. To learn more about Pella’s volunteerism and community relations efforts, visit https://pellarolscreen.com/.