It’s Our Duty Nov 28, 2008 SCOTT & LINDA SIEMENS (AND FAMILY)
“It’s always been our family and business philosophy to enhance and give back to the communities in which we make a living,” says Scott, who is the executive vice president of the Siemens Group, a major national community and real estate developer. “Both professionally and personally, we feel like it’s our duty to help make a community a better place to live for everyone.” After settling in Ocala several years ago, Scott and Linda wasted little time in becoming involved in United Way. Initially leadership givers in the Eclipse Club, they became Tocqueville Society members three years ago. “Our family has grown to love the beauty and warmth of the Ocala area,” says Linda. “It has inspired within us a commitment to address the well-being of those in need in the community. We are honored to be able to help through United Way.” And joining United Way was an easy decision for the Siemens. “You can rely on the organization’s board to place the money with those most in need,” says Scott. “That is very reassuring to us.” “I love United Way’s wide-reaching programs,” Linda adds. “It’s an umbrella over the community and it covers so many areas of need, more so than any other organization.” The Siemens’ giving nature has already been passed down to another generation. Their daughter, Sarah, 14, founded Koats for Kids, which collects new coats for donation to children in the care of the Department of Family Services. “Sarah wanted to do something on her own to give back to the community,” says Linda. “She’s setting a great example for other young people that it’s never too early to give back in whatever way that you can. We’re very proud.” http://ocalastyle.com/styleadmin/newsadmin/templates/style-template.asp?articleid=1431&zoneid=34 County OKs plan changes to add about 2,500 homes Oct 12, 2007 OCALA -
During a marathon land-use change meeting that stretched on for more than 10 hours, commissioners approved 12 of the 13 applications for residential development that came before them, although few passed in unanimous votes. Combined, the approvals could mean about 2,500 residences. The lone application voted down would have allowed 125 homes southeast of Belleview, close to the intersection of County Road 25A and County Road 25. |
For Scott and Linda Siemens, giving back is more than just a philosophy. It’s a way of life, both personally and professionally.