LEXINGTON, N.C., May 24, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Fred Rothman, Chief
Operating Officer of national homebuilder Lennar, has been honored
with the Lee Greenwood Patriot Award in recognition of his
contributions to housing wounded veterans across the country.
Rothman leads Lennar's program to build new adaptive homes for
wounded veterans in collaboration with Helping a Hero.
"The men and women who risk their lives to protect all of us and
our democracy are heroes who deserve our gratitude," said Rothman.
"It's a privilege to make sure those brave service members who
sacrificed on our behalf have new, healthy homes built especially
for them so they and their families can thrive. While I'm honored
to be recognized, they are the true patriots."
Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, participates
in the 100 Homes Challenge organized by Helping a Hero and Bass Pro
Shops to build 100 new homes across the country for post-9/11
veterans wounded in the line of duty. The Lee Greenwood Patriot
Award recognizes leaders such as Rothman whose efforts have lifted
the hearts of wounded warriors.
"One of Lennar's key philanthropic objectives is to broaden
access to safe housing for all Americans – and we are honored to
build specially-adapted homes that make daily tasks most us take
for granted – from cooking dinner to taking a shower – easier for
our wounded veterans," said Lennar Executive Chairman Stuart Miller. "Fred's leadership on this effort
reflects Lennar's commitment to the communities we serve and his
passion for this important cause fuels its success."
A lawyer by training, Rothman joined Lennar in 2006 and was the
Eastern Regional President until his promotion to Chief Operating
Officer in 2018. In addition to leading Lennar's initiative to
house wounded veterans, he is involved with many charitable
organizations and is especially active in supporting people with
Multiple Sclerosis. Fred is married to his wife of 40 years, Jodi,
and has two daughters, Lecia and Alie. When not working, he
enjoys fishing on his "Born To Run" Viking sportie, playing
pickleball and rummaging around with his best four legged friend,
Clarence.
About Lennar Corporation
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's
leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar
builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under
the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides
mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers
of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage
loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties
throughout the United States.
Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of
high-quality multifamily rental properties.
LENX drives Lennar's technology, innovation and
strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please
visit lennar.com.
About Helping a Hero:
Texas-based Helping a Hero is a
501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization providing support
for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror. Our
principal activity is to provide specially adapted homes for
qualifying service members as well as engage the community to
provide services and resources for our wounded heroes and their
families. Home recipients include veterans whose permanent
injuries from combat have left them paraplegics, quadriplegics,
amputees, blind, with severe burns and other injuries.
Helping A Hero provides additional support programs including
marriage retreats, caregiver retreats, recreational activities, and
emergency needs support. Helping a Hero Outdoors has expanded to
serve our heroes through hunting and fishing outings.
About the 100 Homes Challenge:
Johnny Morris, founder and CEO of
Bass Pro Shops and noted conservationist, launched the 100 Homes
Challenge and committed to fund 25 percent of the cost of the next
100 Helping a Hero homes. Helping a Hero invites the public to
join Johnny Morris in the 100 Homes Challenge by making a
donation, however large or small, to help to fund the other 75
percent of the cost of these homes. Helping A Hero is accepting
applications from Post 9-11 wounded warriors needing a specially
adapted home due to their combat injuries to become part of the 100
Homes Challenge. We also invite the public to Nominate a Hero. Both
the home application and the Nominate a Hero form are available on
at www.helpingahero.org.
Contact: Danielle
Tocco
Vice President
Communications
Lennar
Corporation
Danielle.Tocco@Lennar.com
Direct
Line: 949.789.1633
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