SPAAR HERO STORIES
Recipients
Read about past SPAAR Hero recipients and the work they do in their communities.

Tom Bullington named SPAAR Hero for community involvement
Congratulations, Tom, on being named a SPAAR Hero and for your involvement and contributions to your community.
SPAAR Hero Bonnie Carlson Is Invested In Giving Back To Her Community
Realtor® Bonnie Carlson feels the need to “give back” and is this month’s SPAAR Hero.
Marti Estey Is SPAAR Hero
Marti and Ryan are involved in community volunteerism in other ways beyond Bridging. Among them, they started a Foundation in 2021, Reidell-Estey Foundation.
Krista Nelson Is Named SPAAR Hero For Her Work With Hope For Tomorrow
Krista volunteers at Rosemount Middle School although there are a handful of schools that offer Hope for Tomorrow.
Marsha Burgeson Is SPAAR Hero For Her Work With Open Arms
The kitchen is a regular hub of activity at Open Arms in Minneapolis on any given day as volunteers crack eggs, wash lettuce, peel carrots and create baked goods in preparation for another round of deliveries to homes throughout the Twin Cities metro.
Celebrating 5 Years of SPAAR Hero
Throughout its five years, SPAAR Hero has shined a light on many SPAAR members or member teams creating a positive impact in their community.
Connie Bossard Named SPAAR Hero
SPAAR is pleased to announce Connie Bossard as a 2021 SPAAR Hero. Connie is committed to volunteer work with the White Bear Rotary and many events in the area.
The Muske Community Support Foundation Named SPAAR Hero For February 2021
Originally referred to as “Beyond Excellence”, this volunteer program was developed when Realtors® out of the ERA Muske Real Estate Brokerage were looking for ways to give back to their community.