ST. LOUIS (September 9, 2026) – Poettker Construction and Poettker Industrial Services raised $50,000 benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois (BBBSIL) and local charities through its Poettker Annual Golf Classic. Held at the Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Ill., the golf classic has generated over $450,000 for charity since the event began 13 years ago.
“Our Poettker Annual Golf Classic is one of my favorite traditions because it brings together employees, partners, clients, and friends for a good cause,” said Kevin Poettker, vice president of business development at Poettker Construction and BBBSIL board member. “Giving back is a core part of who we are as a family-owned company. Supporting organizations that serve local children and families is one way we can help build a stronger future for the communities where we operate. We thank our clients, partners, employees, and community supporters for their sponsorship and participation in making this a successful event that makes a difference in our communities.”
With 69 golf teams participating, the Poettker Annual Golf Classic again reached capacity.
“For more than a decade, Poettker Construction has demonstrated what it truly means to invest in our community through its dedicated support of Big Brothers Big Sisters,” said Brianna Anderson, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois. “It’s easy to underestimate the impact of having someone consistently in your corner until you imagine life without that person. For too many local youth, a Big becomes that trusted mentor, biggest cheerleader, and consistent source of support. We are incredibly grateful for Poettker’s long-standing partnership and for everyone who makes this tournament possible because together, we are changing the trajectory of a child’s life.”
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 a diverse portfolio of 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, a certified woman-owned business, specializes in transmission and distribution power delivery, substation and grid interconnections, and renewable energy solutions. Founded in 2021, Poettker Industrial maintains a strong safety record, upholds the highest quality standards, and delivers reliable solutions to complex project challenges. For more information, visit poettkerindustrial.com.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois: Since 1980, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois has seen the remarkable impact of one-to-one mentoring on the lives of children. BBBSIL serves 202 youths annually with 82% seeing an improvement in their grades. It is the only mentorship program in the country recommended by the CDC to prevent adverse childhood experiences and trauma. The nonprofit works diligently to foster a long-standing relationship with mentors and children by providing ongoing support to the Big, the Little, and the Little’s family to transform lives for the better. For more information, visit www.bbbsil.org/.
