ST. LOUIS (August 14, 2025) – The Poettker Annual Golf Classic, presented by Poettker Construction and Poettker Industrial Services, raised $61,000 benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois (BBBSIL). The golf classic was held Friday, July 25, 2025, at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Ill. Just surpassing its 12th year, Poettker’s annual golf classic has raised over $400,000 in donations for the youth organization.
“Celebrating another successful tournament supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters represents more than just a day on the course,” said Kevin Poettker, vice president of business development at Poettker Construction and BBBSIL board member. “The unwavering support from our sponsors, participants, and volunteers who make this annual event possible continues to exceed our expectations. It’s truly remarkable to witness how our community rallies together year after year to support such a meaningful cause.”
This year, 70 golf teams participated in helping Poettker reach its goal of supporting the mentorship organization. Proceeds will support the BBBSIL mission of assisting children in recognizing their potential and building better futures.
“We are so appreciative of the excitement generated by Poettker’s golf tournament,” said Brianna Anderson, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois. “The large turnout is reflective of what a caring and generous community we have. It’s incredible to see so many folks contribute to a cause bettering the lives of the youth in our local communities.”
To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois, visit https://www.bbbsil.org/.
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About Poettker Construction
Established in 1980, Poettker Construction is an award-winning, family-owned business specializing in construction management, design/build, general contracting, and self-perform services with an emphasis on exceeding the client’s expectations. Poettker Construction is dedicated to providing safe, quality, sustainable, and technology solutions to clients in the distribution, warehouse, federal and military, healthcare, education, industrial and manufacturing, commercial, hospitality, retail, and utility and infrastructure markets. The company prides itself on building long-lasting relationships with their clients, business partners and the communities in which they work, with an impressive 88 percent of Poettker’s revenue stemming from repeat clients.
About Poettker Industrial Services
Poettker Industrial Services is a women-owned business that specializes in general contracting and self-perform services with a focus on transmission, distribution, substation, utility infrastructure, and renewable energy construction. Its vision is to build relationships that help clients achieve their construction initiatives by providing safe, quality, and sustainable solutions. For more information, visit poettkerindustrial.com.
