December 21, 2020

The purpose of Caster Cares is to promote positive and measurable change to Albion and the surrounding area. But building a community takes a lot of hands, whether they’re ours or belong to other leaders in our community. Here are some of the stories from the people who are making a difference. 

SCOTT EVANS
PRESIDENT OF HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK

As a member of many boards and associations, Scott feels that it is his job as a bank president to be involved in the community, especially when it comes to economic development and growth. “I know a lot of businesses here say that they are powered by events. And organizations like Caster Concepts and Homestead Savings Bank are dedicated to putting on these events because that is what drives the economics in small communities like this.” https://youtu.be/Jh9k6ELGMQ0

SHANE WILLIAMSON
INTERN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ALBION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOHM THEATER/CONSULTANT

As a lifelong resident of Albion, Shane is very invested in the community’s success. Creating a culture of philanthropy by giving back to the community is something that he believes a socially responsible company does. And why Caster Cares is leading the way by setting an example for how business and industry can invest in a community in a smart and strategic way. For Shane, the city of Albion has a really bright future. https://youtu.be/fS-KYCFur3k

JOE VERBEKE 
ACE REAL ESTATE SERVICES OWNER, ACE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES MANAGER

Joe is an Albion College graduate who, along with his wife and fellow Albion graduate Emily, decided to make Albion their home for the rest of their lives. Joe believes that the momentum that is happening in Albion during these challenging times is a beautiful and powerful thing. “Albion is marching forward with a vision and a purpose. My hope is that it keeps drawing us together and we will create something that the whole community will be proud of.”https://youtu.be/D3RCv0kOvJ8

 

DONISHA BREWER
PROGRAM COORDINATOR BOHM THEATRE/ACADEMIC COORDINATOR FOR PLAYWRIGHT ACADEMY, GIRLS WHO CODE INSTRUCTOR/ALBION MALLEABLE STAFF

Donisha believes that in a community, you do more than live amongst one another, your purpose is to support each other. “In order to strive as an individual, we need to support the community around us, whether that be family, friends, or friends that we have made family.” https://youtu.be/hmzTUEKcVMM