WESCO NEWS
July 23, 2025
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Wesco hosted our annual Day of Caring on June 19 to celebrate our commitment to give back to the global communities where we live and work. Employees attended events at numerous sites around the world and our 2025 Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award recipient was announced.
The local Day of Caring events encouraged employees to give back to their communities and learn about local opportunities to do so. Employees learned more about the Wesco’s matching gifts and paid volunteer time off programs, as well as corporate giving support of the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, and other local charitable organizations. Nearly 5,000 employees and more than 60 nonprofit community partners the opportunity to attend an event.
Through the Wesco Cares program, employees logged almost 1,000 volunteer hours and donated more than $210,000 with company matches year to date. Nearly 200 charities were positively impacted by our employees’ generosity.
Scott Carstens, Senior Operations Manager and 2025 Wesco Cares Champion of the Year
During the Day of Caring celebrations, Wesco also announced Scott Carstens, Senior Operations Manager at our Charlotte, NC facility, as the 2025 Wesco Cares Champion of the Year. The Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award spotlights colleagues who have demonstrated a commitment to making a positive impact beyond the workplace.
Scott volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, Best Buddies, Wounded Warrior Foundation, Second Harvest Food Bank and Goodwill. He holds the Wounded Warrior Foundation close to his heart as he retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after serving 27 years. When asked about the impact he’s witnessed from volunteerism Scott said, “Large waves do not start out that size, they begin as ripples. I try to provide a ripple of support with the hope that a wave of good fortune will affect others.” As the Wesco Cares Champion of the Year Award recipient, Scott will receive a $2,500 award to donate to an eligible charity of his choice.
“We’re incredibly proud to recognize Scott as our Wesco Cares Champion of the Year,” said Chris Wolf, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Wesco Cares Executive Sponsor. “His unwavering commitment to serving others and making a meaningful impact in our communities is truly inspiring. He leads by example, showing us all what it means to give generously of our time and talents. His dedication has motivated many others across our company to do the same.”
Large waves do not start out that size, they begin as ripples. I try to provide a ripple of support with the hope that a wave of good fortune will affect others.
Scott Carstens, Senior Operations Manager and 2025 Wesco Cares Champion of the Year
Wesco Cares
Through our corporate philanthropic program, we’re making a positive and lasting impact within the communities where our employees work and reside.