Navien donates to Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

October 16, 2025 By Brian Richesson 0 Comments

Group photo, in front of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country building, courtesy of Navien Inc. — From left, Jayne Zirkel and Austin Dickson of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, Darren Sheehan of Navien and Hunter Gordon of Champions Marketing. (Photo courtesy of Navien Inc.)

Navien, in partnership with its Texas-area sales representative, Champions Marketing, has donated $50,000 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund through the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.

The contribution, Navien says, will directly support local recovery and rebuilding efforts for the residents, small businesses and infrastructure affected by the flood that swept through Kerr County over the July 4 holiday weekend.

Central Texas – particularly Kerr County, located north of San Antonio – was hit hard by torrential rainfall and the overflow of the Guadalupe River. As of July 10, the storm had resulted in at least 96 confirmed deaths, including 36 children, with more than 160 individuals still reported missing. The federal government declared a state of emergency, and the region faces a long road to recovery, Navien says.

“We’ve seen an incredible outpouring of generosity in the days since the flood, and we so appreciate that spirit of giving,” says Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. “Recovery doesn’t happen quickly, and for many, the path forward feels uncertain. That’s why sustained collaboration and commitment are so important. We are proud to work alongside so many local partners to ensure help reaches individuals, families and small businesses, not just today, but in the months to come.”

Navien COO Darren Sheehan and Champions Marketing President Hunter Gordon visited the local office of the Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country to present the cash donation. In addition to the financial contribution, Navien also plans to donate high-efficiency water heaters to aid in community rehabilitation and housing recovery efforts.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Kerrville, Texas. Since 1982, the foundation has worked to enhance the quality of life in the Hill Country by connecting charitable donors with critical community needs. Serving 10 counties, the foundation manages a wide range of grants and scholarships that support local nonprofits, educational initiatives and disaster relief efforts, such as the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. To learn more or get involved with the flood relief efforts, visit rebuildkerr.org.

Navien Inc. is one of the fastest-growing companies in the home comfort sector across North America. It offers a line of high-efficiency condensing tankless water heaters, combi-boilers and wall-hung boilers.

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