From Jobsite to Local Community: A Story of Service

September 26, 2025

Building Community Through Service
When he’s not working as an electrician in Southern Minnesota, Pete Ulbricht can often be found volunteering his time and skills to help others in the Rochester community. Whether lending a hand on projects, supporting people through difficult times, or simply offering encouragement, Pete is committed to showing up for others.

Giving Time, Talent, and Care
That support often goes beyond conversation—it means stepping out of comfortable surroundings to meet real needs. Whether it’s preparing meals for someone who is ill, repairing a shed roof, tackling home maintenance projects, or even changing a hard-to-reach light bulb, Pete and his fellow volunteers from his church community look for ways to lighten the load for others.

Recently, Pete put his skills to work on a local property project, painting exterior areas high above the ground. Thanks to the generosity of a lift rental company, who provided a boom lift, he was able to safely complete the task. The job was more than just fresh paint—it was another example of people coming together to share resources, time, and energy for the greater good.

Community That Extends Beyond Work
“Growing up on a farm in southwest Minnesota I was fortunate enough to see family and friends set aside what they were doing and lend a hand when a need presented itself,” Pete said. “I knew growing up I wanted to be part of a community like that. Community isn’t limited by geographic location and can be found where people care for others.”

That same philosophy drives Pete’s approach at Egan. “What many of us do at Egan daily isn’t much different,” he said. “Developing relationships with customers, coworkers, and other trades builds trust and, hopefully, shows them we value them and have their back when a need presents itself.”

Whether on a jobsite or in the neighborhood, Pete strives for the same goal—living life alongside others and helping whenever possible. “It’s pretty sweet,” he said, “living life together and lending a hand, knowing we’re in this thing called life, together.”