Opportunity. Research. Awareness.
The commercial snow and ice industry now has a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on helping grow opportunities for workforce development, new advancements in science and research, and enhanced public awareness.
Our Purpose
- Providing scholarships and training for activities that attract, develop and retain professionals in the snow and ice management service industry.
- Conducting research and benchmarking studies on issues impacting industry stakeholders.
- Increasing public and stakeholder awareness on the value of snow and ice management services and their role in risk management and public safety. The SIMA Foundation is an affiliate of the Snow & Ice Management Association.
Supplier Donations & Recognition
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GOLD DONOR $10,000 |
SILVER DONOR $5,000 |
BRONZE DONOR $2,500 |
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| Snow Business Magazine & a SIMA meeting/event |
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| Website recognition |
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*All donation amounts are welcome outside of these tiers
Individual Donations & Recognition
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GOLD DONOR $2,500 |
SILVER DONOR $1,000 |
BRONZE DONOR $500 |
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| Supporting the future of the industry |
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| Listing in Snow Business magazine |
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*All donation amounts are welcome outside of these tiers
How to Help the SIMA Foundation Efforts
Interested in donating to the Foundation? Please fill out a form provided below:
Meet our Board of Directors
Paul Vanderzon, ASM (Chair) - Metal Pless, Inc.
Debora Babin Katz - TrucBrush
Mike Mason, CSP - The Lawn Pro
Jim Hornung Jr., CSP - Elbers Landscape Service, Inc.
Mark Adamson- Douglas Dynamics
Jeff Heller, CSP - Innovative Maintenance Solutions
David Gallagher - Spiritus Business Advisors
Mike Mason, CSP - The Lawn Pro
Jim Hornung Jr., CSP - Elbers Landscape Service, Inc.
Mark Adamson- Douglas Dynamics
Jeff Heller, CSP - Innovative Maintenance Solutions
David Gallagher - Spiritus Business Advisors
Michael Anderson - CSP, Snow & Ice Pros, Inc.
Ryan Marino - ProTech
Ryan Marino - ProTech
Special Thanks to our
Founding Gold Donors
Foundation support provided by
Supplier Donors
Gold
*Douglas Dynamics
*Caterpillar, Inc.
*Douglas Dynamics
*Caterpillar, Inc.
Silver
*Pro-Tech
*Brightview Enterprise Solutions
*Winter Services
*Brightview Enterprise Solutions
*Winter Services
Bronze
*TrucBrush
*Metal Pless
*TrucBrush
*Metal Pless
Individual Donors
Gold
*Bob Marks, CSP, ASM
*Paul Vanderzon, ASM
*Jon Crandall, CSP
*Dave Wescott, CSP
*Karen & Rick Kier, CSP
*Jim Hornung, Jr., CSP
*Bob Marks, CSP, ASM
*Paul Vanderzon, ASM
*Jon Crandall, CSP
*Dave Wescott, CSP
*Karen & Rick Kier, CSP
*Jim Hornung, Jr., CSP
*Laura Ingram, CSP
*Mark Adamson
*Mark Adamson
*David Gallagher
*Daniel Milligan, ASM
*Daniel Milligan, ASM
*Mike Mason, CSP
*Frank Lombardo
*Jason Case, ASM, CSP
*Ryan Dempsey
*Chris James, CSP
Patrick Kane, CSP
Frank Ippolito
Patrick Kane, CSP
Frank Ippolito
Silver
*Jeff Heller, CSP
*Michael & Laurie Anderson Charitable Fund
*Jeff Heller, CSP
*Michael & Laurie Anderson Charitable Fund
*Robert Young
*Mike Heinrich, CSP
*Ruben Diaz, ASM
*Jordan Smith
*Mike Heinrich, CSP
*Ruben Diaz, ASM
*Jordan Smith
*John Allin, CSP
*Herm Witte
*Martin Tirado
*Martin Tirado
Bronze
*Phill Sexton, CSP
*Matt Mientus, ASM
*Mark Van Genderen
*Matthew Allen
*Founding Donor