NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, is reinforcing its commitment to our nation’s veterans through its donation of LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding for the newly constructed, specially adapted, mortgage-free home built for one of our nation’s wounded heroes, retired U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Hargis. A decorated Army Ranger and K9 handler, Sergeant Hargis served four tours in Afghanistan and sustained severe injuries during his final deployment.
LP’s contribution highlights the company’s longstanding dedication to supporting veterans, aligning with the observance of both Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada. This specially adapted home will provide Sergeant Hargis and his family with a comfortable, accessible living space tailored to meet his unique needs as he begins a new chapter in his life. The home was built through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program.
“We are honored to contribute to Sergeant Hargis’ new home and support him and his family as they move forward on their next journey,” said LP Executive Vice President and General Manager of Siding Jason Ringblom. “Supporting those who have sacrificed for our country is central to our partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation and to LP’s broader commitment to veterans. This project holds a special place in the hearts of everyone at LP.”
LP will commemorate the home dedication with a ceremony on Nov. 12 for Sergeant Hargis, who was previously honored by LP and the Gary Sinise Foundation at the 2023 Tennessee Titans’ Salute to Service game.
Alongside the donation of LP® SmartSide® products, the LP Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit fully funded by LP, provided financial support for the home’s construction. In 2022, the LP Foundation named the Gary Sinise Foundation its national nonprofit partner, pledging annual financial support. This year, LP has further solidified the partnership by donating 100% of the LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding needed for the specially adapted, mortgage-free homes built for these heroes.
“On behalf of our founder Gary Sinise and all of us at the Gary Sinise Foundation, we are incredibly grateful for our partnership with LP and the LP Foundation and for their commitment to joining us in honoring our nation’s veterans, including incredible heroes like Sergeant Hargis, who put their lives on the line every day defending our freedoms and our country,” said Gary Sinise Foundation Executive Vice President Jim Ravella.
LP’s commitment to veterans extends beyond charitable contributions. Through initiatives such as its sponsorship of the Manufacturing Institute’s Heroes MAKE America program, RecruitMilitary and Mission StartPoint (founded by LP team member Joe Buhajla), LP actively fosters support for veterans and active-duty military personnel within its workforce. This dedication was recognized earlier this year when LP and LP Watkins Plant Manager Bob Simpson received the prestigious Above and Beyond Award from the Department of Defense’s Office of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The award, for which LP and Simpson were nominated by LP team member and Minnesota National Guard member Ross Ruder, highlights LP’s dedication to creating a veteran-friendly workplace.
For more information about LP Building Solutions, its products and its ongoing initiatives to support veterans, visit www.LPCorp.com.
About LP Building Solutions
As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide. LP’s extensive portfolio of innovative and dependable products includes Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore® Thermal Insulated Sheathing and LP® TopNotch® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring) and oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 22 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
About the Gary Sinise Foundation
Gary Sinise is an award-winning actor and humanitarian, best known for his roles in CSI:NY, Apollo 13, and his Oscar-nominated performance in the film Forrest Gump as the wounded Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor. An advocate for our nation’s defenders since the 1980s, after 9/11 Sinise began a tireless crusade to support America’s military and first responders around the world with handshake tours and concerts with his band, the Lt. Dan Band. In 2011, he established the Gary Sinise Foundation as an extension of those efforts. Today, the Foundation is building custom homes for severely wounded heroes, honoring and supporting the families of our fallen, providing essential equipment and training for first responders, improving the mental wellness of our defenders, and so much more. For more information and to support, visit GarySiniseFoundation.org.
