HCF Gift Legacy eNewsletter 12/22/21

OUR ATHLETICS’ PROGRAM IN FULL BLOOM Featuring Steve Goldman

Supporters like Steve Goldman make all the difference. When a few of his friends nominated him for the Hartnell College Foundation Board, he could not resist.

“I was invited to join the board by two amazing community leaders, Alfred Diaz-Infante and Kurt Gollnick,” Goldman remembers. “I could not say ‘no’! If they were involved, it must be something special, and it is! I am passionate about our students, their stories of perseverance and overcoming adversity.”

Now, seven years later, he has termed out but is eager to continue supporting the Foundation and said he will continue to be part of the board if asked.

From the time Steve joined the board, his focus was in supporting Hartnell Athletics and all of their student-athletes. For him, it was important to have a strong presence in his involvement and with his giving.

“Athletics provides opportunities and experiences that otherwise are not available in the classroom setting, like development of character, health and wellness, teamwork, collaboration, compromise, dependability, and more,” he said. “All of these are instrumental in forging a purposeful life.”

The latest wins from the Women’s Soccer Team earning the state CCCCA title, and the Men’s Soccer Team finishing a close second make Steve proud and happy to be a part of such successes.

“While the greatest lessons come from adversity, we participate to WIN! That is the mission! It is confirmation that proper planning and execution will result in success,” he said. “Seeing our student athletes achieve their goals brings great pride. At the same time, you want them to understand the importance of humility.”

Born and raised in Salinas, Goldman’s roots run deep. He actually attended Hartnell College for one semester in 1979 but he soon moved on to Virginia Tech and graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Construction Management.

Goldman resides in the Central Coast with his wife Chrissy and son Stefano. He has been principal and owner of SSB Constructions since 1990. He took over the business when his brother Jeff moved to Idaho. Jeff Goldman played for Hartnell College’s 1980 football team, which was inducted into the Hartnell College Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017.

“Because it’s an opportunity for our youth to fulfill dreams of higher education that they otherwise would not, and I want to be a part of that process, as others were for me,” he said.

Steve said that if he had all students in front of him, he would say, “I could not be more proud to have our school, our community, represented by you – thank you!”

As a message to inspire students, he wants them to know thatit is great to reach a pinnacle but important to continue the effort of climbing.

Friends, supporters, donors, and board members like Steve Goldman make the Hartnell College Foundation stronger and more intentional in student success.

Click link below to support student-athletes! https://hartnellfoundation.org/athleticsgiving/