The competition was spirited, with Team Karl edging out Team Mady for the win, congratulations to Team Karl! A special shoutout to Calvin Schmeling, who cleaned up in the skins competition, securing gross and net wins on both Day 1 and Day 2.
Team Karl
Team Mady
Day 1 took place at Whistling Straits Irish Course, ending with drinks and hors d’oeuvres in the barn. The evening was topped off with a surprise singing of Happy Birthday for Andrew Larson, adding a personal touch to a memorable day.
Day 2 was hosted at Blackwolf Run River Course and wrapped up with a happy hour, dinner, raffle, and live auction. Our very own Matt Rister kept the auction energized as the auctioneer, leading to spirited bidding wars—most notably between Curt Grayless and Billy Abt for a stay at the luxurious American Club in Kohler. In a generous twist, both bidders ended up winning, helping us raise additional funds for our cause.
Before dinner, Mady Larson expressed heartfelt thanks, appreciation, and friendship, emphasizing our collective commitment to both community and industry growth. Some of our raffle winners included Dennis Braun, Randy Goldfein, Scott Lieberman and Matt McGrath, while some additional auction winners were Craig Kobylski, Bobby DiFulgentiz and Jeremy Haines.
Beyond the golf course, we are proud to announce that Larson is now partnering with regional technical colleges including:
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Milwaukee Area Technical College
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Waukesha County Technical College
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Northwest Wisconsin Technical College
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Elgin Community College
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St. Cloud Technical & Community College
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Hennepin Technical College
These partnerships will fund student scholarships, support instructor development, establish hands-on labs, and provide tool kits, all aimed at preparing the next generation of HVACR professionals.
Together, we’re not just celebrating our achievements, we’re actively shaping the future of HVACR.