What’s the name of your business and what do you do?

Total Surface Protection. Established in 1996 we are an industrial painting & abrasive blasting business servicing a range of different industries including construction, energy, & resources.

How and why did you start raising money for Vinnies Loui’s Van

My friend Tyson & I had previously completed the Point to Pinnacle fun run & thought that for our second attempt that we would try to raise some money for a local charity. Another friend suggested Loui’s Van & we were away. Together we created Loui’s Legends & have had great success in raising money each year by participating in the Point to Pinnacle. Over the last 4 years we have raised over $27,000 as a team.

Do your work colleagues and employees participate in raising money?

I have a lot of support from our customers but also our suppliers who generously donate each year. I have a great deal of support from friends & family, in particular my wife Kris, who deserves a special mention for putting up with my training routine & in getting the word out on social media platforms. Kris & myself are co-owners of the business & she is a team member of Loui’s Legends.

How do you think their participation affects workplace culture and morale?

With our employees I try to lead by example. I believe that they see the efforts that I go to in not only training & completing the run up the mountain, but also the time & energy taken to chase up donations. I hope I have inspired them in some way.

Any other comments you would like to make about your involvement with Vinnies.

I am proud to be associated with Vinnies & hope that the amount that we’ve raised through Loui’s Legends has affected some change for the better.