Past Recipients
2017
In 2016 we were proud to award the Fox Valley NARI Scholarship and the Rick Willer/Fox Valley NARI Scholarship to Abraham.
Abraham “currently works on average 20 hours a week at Pick n’ Save…in order to pay for my books and tuition. But thanks to your [NARI] immense financial support I have been able to pay for college completely out of pocket and debt free.”
“I will be completing the program at the end of the summer; thereafter I will be taking the Wood Manufacturing program and assist at FVTC as an intern…”
“…I hope to have successful future, and be able to give back and help the next generation, and give them countless opportunities, just like I have had.”
2016
In 2016 we were proud to award the Fox Valley NARI Scholarship to Bret Krentz.
Bret stated in his thank you letter that he was “so grateful for this scholarship! I was pretty bummed when I didn’t receive a scholarship the first time…”
The second scholarship awarded was the Rick Willer/Fox Valley NARI Scholarship, awarded to Kaitlin Coats.
Kaitlin stated that she “strongly appreciate[d] that you [NARI] are willing to help college students like accomplish their dreams…”
2015
L-R: Nathan Kuehn, Ivan Brito
In 2015 we were proud to award the Fox Valley NARI Scholarship to Nathan Kuehn.
The second scholarship awarded was the Rick Willer/Fox Valley NARI Scholarship, awarded to Ivan Brito.
2014
In 2014 we were proud to award the Fox Valley NARI Scholarship to Aaron Strebe.
Aaron is in his last semester of the Residential Building Construction program, and is truly appreciative of the scholarship as he is funding his own college tuition. Aaron’s future plans include continuing his education beyond his current program, and he looks forward to the day when he can give back to the community, helping those in need.
The second scholarship awarded was the Rick Willer/Fox Valley NARI Scholarship, awarded to Garrett Camarano.
In addition to being enrolled in the Residential Building Construction program, Garrett is taking general education classes with the goal of earning a bachelor’s degree in construction from UW-Stout upon completion of the FVTC program. This scholarship allows him the opportunity to take these additional courses as he pursues his dream. We congratulate you Garrett on your work ethic, and the goals that you have set for yourself.
2013
The recipient of the Fox Valley NARI Scholarship is Brandon Baggett.
Brandon is currently enrolled full time to obtain a Technical Diploma in Construction, Residential Building, and an Associate Degree in Construction Management Technology. His goal is to run his own crew, or manage a construction company. Brandon is a familiar face, as he is a frequent attendee of our General Membership Meetings as a guest of board treasurer, Paul Lewandowski.
The second scholarship awarded this year, the Rick Willer /Fox Valley NARI Scholarship was awarded to Ezra D. Schier.
Ezra is also enrolled as a full-time student to receive a Technical Diploma in Construction, Residential Building. His goal upon completion of the Residential Building program is to continue his education by enrolling in the Wood Manufacturing program with the eventual plan to open his own cabinet making shop.
2011
Rick Willer/Fox Valley NARI Scholarship winner: Ryan Lohff
NARI Fox Valley Scholarship winner: Michael Green
2010
Rick Willer/Fox Valley NARI Scholarship winner: Kyle Maas
