NuStar Chairman Among Great Philanthropists

According to Ketchum president Kristina J. Carlson, Bill Greehey is one of the country’s greatest volunteer fundraisers. Greehey does not only provide support but also understands the importance of community service and participation. The 73-year old NusStar Energy LP chairman is actively campaigning for Haven for Hope, a $90 million facility meant for providing shelter. This 22-acre, 800-bed complex will make available over 150 social services for the indigent and homeless.

In less than two years, Haven for Hope was able to raise 90% of the needed funds for building the campus. Part of this is Greehey’s contribution of $5 million. Haven for Hope will be fully operational by 2009, and is already considered a national model in the fight against homelessness.

Greehey believes in sharing his success with others by committing himself to community service. He has also made sure that his employees at NuStar follow his philanthropic philosophy by encouraging them to generously share their time and money to various noteworthy causes and organizations. Greehey believes that his employees make a big difference in helping NuStar reach out to the community.

William E. Greehey came from humble beginnings and slowly rose to become the chairman of NuStar Energy LP. He grew up in a small town called Fort Dodge in Iowa, and lived with his “poor but loving” family. When he turned 12, Greehey decided to work so he could help support his family. Later on, through persistence and sheer determination, Greehey graduated from St. Mary’s University in 1960 and became a certified public accountant.

Today, William “Bill” Greehey continues to be one of best examples of what philanthropy is all about.