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GUEST BLOG | PAT | REALTOR®

SCS Real Estate is a full service real estate brokerage providing professional service to their clients. From buying, selling, investing or renting - they have you covered! SCS Real Estate has a team of talented Realtors. Hear from Realtor Pat McElroy about his experience and passion for real estate.

My path to becoming a Realtor® had several stops but all of my experiences led me to the career that I love. I graduated from UWSP and worked as a General Manager at a hotel for nearly a decade. This experience provided a key hospitality foundation that is critical in providing the service that clients deserve. For a few years, I was a property manager at SCS; that experience taught me the art of showing different properties to clients and learning how to find the right property for them. I also owned a real estate marketing company and worked as a real estate transaction coordinator. All of these experiences provided the skills needed to become an agent. The skills combined with my passion for marketing and my commitment to providing great service to clients, made real estate the right career for me.

I am a lifelong resident of Central Wisconsin and love to share information about all the area has to offer. I enjoy hiking, camping, and skiing. I have always been interested in real estate and all things related to real estate. I am passionate about architecture, urban development, and older homes and their histories.  These houses tell stories about their past and I really enjoy playing a role in continuing those stories with new families that buy the homes. There is joy in seeing the weight lifted off the shoulders of the future homeowners and seeing their excitement grow as they enter the new chapter of their lives in a new home.

When selling a home there is a lot of mixed feelings. I had one moment where I showed my client a great offer on his home, and I will never forget his reaction. I could see the elation and release of stress in his face. It is rewarding moments like this that motivate me every day. 

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Pat McElroy - SCS Real Estate

GUEST BLOG | ALISON | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER II

The Design Team at S.C. Swiderski is involved from the conceptual phase of project planning all the way through completion of construction. This talented team is focused on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. We are excited to have Alison Baxter share a little about what she does at SCS.

I started my career with S.C. Swiderski about 7 months ago. Right when I started it happened to align nicely that my team had just started working on Request for Proposals for 2 local sites. With 23 years of experience in the architectural and residential design fields, I was able to jump in and work with our Development Team to create a brand-new building style called the “Sterling” that was designed for the Riverlife area in Wausau. Once that was submitted, we started working on another Request for Proposal for the town of Schofield and created another new building style called the “Schofield.” Both of those Request for Proposals have been approved and it is great to see our accomplishments come to life so early in my time here.

Since then, I’ve been able to work on site plans for future job sites and have learned more about our current locations and our existing buildings. I am still learning a lot about my position and developing my role here at S.C. Swiderski, but I am excited to be a part of our amazing design team and to continue to learn from them every day.

Find out more about the exciting projects Alison and the Design Team are working on here

David Hornung Promoted to Grounds Manager

S.C. Swiderski is proud to have incredible individuals on the team and we work hard to constantly develop new leaders. David Hornung was recently promoted to Grounds Manager. Today, he shares his story and experience here at SCS.

“I started my career at S.C. Swiderski about 3 years ago. Upon being honorably discharged from the US Navy, I returned to Central Wisconsin to pursue my bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. During my time there, I started working at S.C. Swiderski as a summer grounds laborer. I spent that summer working with some tremendously knowledgeable co-workers - Jake and Joel Erickson. Working alongside them under the direction of Jon Sawicky, I realized that this group of people was an excellent fit for me, and I could see a successful future alongside them.

After completing my degree, I started working full-time on our grounds team. On top of enjoying the core group around me, I was attracted to the idea of working for a family-owned business. I wanted a career where I could surround myself with motivated people working with an impactful company. Throughout my 3 years here, it has been amazing to witness the growth and progress we have made as a team. In my new role as Grounds Manager, I am incredibly excited to maximize our team’s potential, paired with all the excellent businesses we outsource for our snow and lawncare needs. I will ensure that S.C. Swiderski maintains Wisconsin’s high lawn and snow care standards. “David is a great fit for this position because of his knowledge of the position, his vision and his future plans for the grounds department, and his great work ethic” says Jon Sawicky, Facilities Manager for SCS.

As we continue to build remarkable communities throughout the state of Wisconsin, our landscaping designs will work cohesively with the environment to provide our communities with a beautiful aesthetic. As Grounds Manager, I plan to implement and adhere to new maintenance guidelines on our grounds’ assets. I plan to expand our team with the leadership, tools, and attention to detail that makes S.C. Swiderski an industry leader.”