Wishing You a Joyful Holiday Season from S.C. Swiderski
As the year comes to a close, all of us at S.C. Swiderski (SCS) extend our warmest wishes for peace, joy, and meaningful time with those you love.
We would like to take a minute this holiday season to reflect and express our deep gratitude for the collaborations that make our work possible: the city officials who welcome us to the community, the community leaders who champion our projects at the local level, the industry partners who bring expertise and craftmanship to every project, our dedicated employees who live our mission daily, and our tenants who entrust us with the spaces they call home. Jacqui McElroy, Director of Business Development expresses, “We deeply value our partnerships with municipalities, whose collaboration and commitment help us deliver projects that strengthen communities and create lasting impact.” Together, you have helped us strengthen communities across Wisconsin this year.
Looking ahead to the new year, our purpose remains clear and energizing:
Mission: Passionately providing housing that strengthens communities.
Vision: Committing to continuous growth, enhancing the housing industry with a unified purpose.
Values: Manage Quality, Build Trust, Maintain Integrity, Develop Communities, Celebrate Innovation.
These principles aren’t just words on a page; they are the standards we measure ourselves against every day. In practical terms, they mean we strive for excellence in housing and service (Manage Quality), earn confidence through respect and follow-through (Build Trust), act with honesty and transparency (Maintain Integrity), work shoulder-to-shoulder with our partners and residents to strengthen neighborhoods (Develop Communities), and embrace creativity to make tomorrow’s living better than today’s (Celebrate Innovation).
The opportunities ahead call for renewed commitment. “As we look ahead to the new year, I feel incredibly optimistic. Not just because of the projects we’ll take on or the goals we’ll reach, but because of who we are as a team,” said Nicole Blum, COO at the company Christmas party. “The future of SCS is strong because it’s built on people who care deeply, work hard, and support one another.” We will keep elevating quality, simplifying the resident experience, and deepening local partnerships, so every development reflects the needs of its community, and every tenant feels supported and at home. From planning and construction to property management and maintenance, we will continue to break down barriers, connect teams, and improve how we deliver for the people we serve.
Thank You
To everyone who walked with us this year: public partners, community organizations, vendors, employees, and residents, thank you for your trust and collaboration. May your holidays be restful and bright, and may the new year bring you health, possibility, and moments that feel unmistakably like home.
From all of us at S.C. Swiderski: Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year.
Celebrating our People: David Hornung
The SCS Difference Award Winner
At the 2025 All Company Meeting, the spotlight shone brightly on David Hornung, recipient of the SCS Difference Award. This honor is reserved for the individual who consistently demonstrates exceptional performance, dedication, and a positive impact, embodying the very heart of SCS’s values and exceeding expectations at every turn. This year, David’s name rose to the top, thanks to heartfelt nominations from colleagues like Dale Bergman and Kari Kussow, whose words paint a vivid picture of why David is truly the “employee of the year.”
Going Above and Beyond
David’s contributions stretch far beyond his official role as Grounds Manager. Dale Bergman shared, “He has been an immense help whenever needed outside of his and his team's main roles. He helps with office moves, work on the rental portfolio homes, building and moving signs for marketing, and providing assistance with vendor communications. He appears to be able to do it all with a kind, calm, and professional demeanor.”
This sentiment is repeated by Kari Kussow, who remarked, “He has such a huge responsibility of maintaining all of the SCS communities and making sure that they stay to the SCS Standard, and he is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that anything that is asked of him is done to the absolutely highest level.”
The dedication and perseverance David shows is well known within SCS. His dedication to customer satisfaction is complimented by his structured leadership. He makes thoughtful decisions, carefully analyzing the impact it has on the communities and organization.
Trust is a cornerstone of David’s approach. He builds trust by following through with his statements, doing what he says he is going to do, when he says he is going to do it. He never gets discouraged and ALWAYS does the right thing!
Raising the Standard
Through his drive, integrity, and collaborative spirit, David raises the standard for all of us. He doesn’t just meet expectations, he exceeds them, leaving a lasting mark on projects, partners, and tenants alike. His contributions have helped shape the success of SCS and inspire others to bring their very best every day.
The SCS Difference Award is more than recognition, it is a celebration of the individual whose efforts remind us why our mission matters. David exemplifies the heart of SCS: a passion for people, a dedication to excellence, and an impact that ensures our continued growth and success.
Congratulations, David, and thank you for making an SCS Difference.
CAS Member Highlight: Angela Hansen
S.C. Swiderski (SCS) consistently strives to strengthen communities as we passionately provide housing across the state of Wisconsin and beyond. But our dedication to and support of local communities does not stop there.
From hosting annual food drives to the inaugural “Let the Pies Fly” fundraiser to send local veterans on the Honor Flight, the Community Action Service (CAS) committee is an essential piece of SCS. CAS is an employee-led committee dedicated to showing our passion for providing housing that strengthens community by giving back to the communities we serve. Our commitment to social responsibility and community engagement drives what we do.
Angela Hansen, SCS Marketing Manager, CAS member and winner of SCS’s “Heart of the Community” Award, shares this ideology. As she intentionally seeks out volunteer opportunities in her personal life, they allow her to have a meaningful impact on her community and future generations.
A Commitment to Giving Back
With 40+ years of dedicated volunteering, serving her community is engrained in who Angela is. Whether she is leading her Girl Scouts as they complete their service projects, creating custom costumes for a local community theatre production or trash pickup for Ghidorzi’s Green & Clean, Angela spends a majority of her free time dedicated to the betterment of her community.
Angela’s experiences of volunteering and shaping her community throughout her life allow her to have a positive impact on future generations. “I tend to have a strong focus on supporting and guiding young people. Through my involvement in theater, scouts, and faith-formation activities, I help create positive environments for young people to grow, learn and connect,” she explained. This focus allows her to share a “commitment to giving back through service projects and social engagements. My goal is to strengthen communities by empowering the next generation to make a meaningful impact.”
A Value of Community
In her 2 years here at SCS, Angela has emboldened, encouraged and inspired community involvement across the company. Introducing new initiatives, encouraging employee engagement and participation, and inspiring service are all characteristics Angela has shown throughout her tenure. As the winner of the 2025 “Heart of the Community” Award at the SCS All-Staff Meeting in September, Angela was recognized by fellow employees as the person who exemplifies community service with positive impact inside and outside of the office.
In explaining why being involved is meaningful to her, she states, “It is very easy to get lost in your own struggles. I volunteer because helping others gives me a sense of purpose. By focusing on the needs of others, I'm less preoccupied with my own challenges, and I'm reminded of the value of compassion and community.”
From her 40+ years of volunteering to her intentional empowerment of new generations, Angela Hansen truly exemplifies everything SCS values and strives for. Her encouragement and dedication are an inspiration for many, truly making her the heart of the community.
