What makes someone a model employee? Often they anticipate what needs to be done, get it done and accomplish their work with a cheery, helpful, positive attitude. Yet these traits just scratch the surface of what Bob Militello accomplished and meant to the customers and employees at Larson Home Services. And because of Bob’s legacy, Larson Home Services is honoring the memory of their superstar employee with a new charity initiative, the Bob Militello Giveback Project, which will award a deserving local family a new roof and gutter system.
Bob Militello was a self-made man in every sense of the word. He built and operated a gas station in Delavan, Wisconsin, for over 15 years before returning to the University of Wisconsin to earn his degree in exercise and biomechanics. Following graduation, he went on to own and operate a gym and personal training studio for 10 years. His career pursuits were always fueled by his passion for serving those in his community of Delavan. So when he was left no choice but to shut down his gym in 2010 due to a life-threatening illness, he was at first unsure what his next move would be.
Bob first heard of Larson Home Services from his longtime friend Rocky Feeney, who was a salesperson for the company at the time. After hearing about the customer service and product quality standards that Larson offered, Bob decided to join the team as a salesperson, eventually earning his GAF Master Elite Roofing certification. He spent countless hours inspecting his customers’ roofs, gutters, basements and attics and getting to know every inch of the property so he could make the right product recommendation for his clients. Every customer who worked with Bob could rest assured that he had one goal — saving his clients time, energy and money.
“When I first introduced Bob to Larson Home Services, Bob didn’t have any sales experience,” recalls Feeney. “But I knew he didn’t need it because he was honest, because he was always going to do what he said he was going to do. He gave me integrity in that way.”
For Bob, working as a member of the Larson Home Services team was about more than a job.
“I love working for Larson Home Services because I get to help people each and every day solve problems with high-quality products,” Bob says in a 2019 interview. Despite all the obstacles he encountered in his health and career journey, Bob focused on doing what he did best — helping those in his community who needed it most.
“Bob was the type of person who would do anything for anyone in need,” says Andrew Larson, owner of Larson Home Services. “That’s why the Bob Militello Giveback Project is the perfect way to honor Bob’s life, as he would have wanted nothing more than for us to help somebody because that’s what he would’ve done.”
Bob Militello, superstar employee and great friend of Larson Home Services
To honor Bob’s legacy, Central Wisconsin and Dane County residents can apply for The Bob Militello Giveback Project sweepstakes at the top of this page. The person or family who is selected from the sweepstakes will be awarded a new roof and gutter system on behalf of Larson Home Services.
When it comes to roofing and gutter repairs, customers want to be sure they’re getting a product that lasts. That’s why every product offered at Larson Home Services comes with a lifetime guarantee, and that emphasis on quality workmanship that lasts is what sets them apart from their competitors. To learn more, visit larsonhomeservices.com or find them on Facebook.
