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.