ECHOES Around the World, a nonprofit organization that supports education, literacy, healthcare, and economic self-sufficiency in global communities, named IMC Construction President and CEO Robert Cottone its 2016 Call to Care Honoree. The award was presented during ECHOES’ Call to Care Boots ‘N Bandanas Bash October 14 at Saint David’s Church in Wayne, Pa.

ECHOES honored Cottone for his dedicated community leadership and contributions. The event raised funds for critical needs at two partner schools and a medical center in Uganda and for Saint James School in North Philadelphia. Also at the banquet, medical advisor Dr. Pete Motel accepted the ECHOES 2016 Humanitarian Award.

“ECHOES does important work here in Philadelphia and around the world,” said Cottone. “Community engagement and social investment are part of our core values at IMC Construction. I’m proud to lead by example helping ECHOES turn impactful ideas into real solutions that improve lives.”

IMC employees are encouraged to participate in philanthropic and community activities. Through the IMC Charitable Foundation, the company helps and empowers nonprofit organizations in the communities in which IMC team members live and work. The IMC Volunteer Program encourages employees to plan and take up to five days away from the office each year to provide community service. Each year, IMC supports over 128 nonprofits with time, action, and more than $200,000 in contributions.

A construction industry leader with 30 years of experience, Cottone brings business acumen and commitment to numerous charitable causes. He is the chairman of the American Heart Association 2016 Philadelphia Heart Walk to be held November 5, 2016. He serves as chairman of the IMC Charitable Foundation, on the board of directors of Community Volunteers in Medicine, and on the board of trustees of Westtown School in West Chester, Pa.

About Echoes Around the World

ECHOES Around the World, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, evolved from a ten-year relationship with Romans and Sarah Serunjogi and two schools they created in Uganda. ECHOES’ reach has expanded to include a medical center in Uganda and a supportive partnership with Philadelphia’s Saint James School since 2011. ECHOES supports accountable, visionary leaders who are making a real difference in their communities. The organization helps indigenous leaders whose projects make sense in their environments and cultures. ECHOES is committed to giving 90 to 95 percent of every dollar it raises directly to its partner projects. For more information, visit http://www.supportechoes.org.

About IMC Construction
IMC Construction is an award-winning professional construction firm based in Malvern, Pa. IMC Construction provides comprehensive construction management, general contracting, and consulting services tailored to the needs of diverse national clients. IMC has extensive experience in the corporate, education, healthcare, retail, institutional, and multi-family market sectors, and is an active member of the Citadel National Construction Group, an alliance of seven construction-related companies with operations in 19 cities. The group serves national clients by providing value through consistency and standardized services. IMC has been named a national Top 50 Green Builder and a Top 400 National Contractor by Engineering News Record; a Philadelphia Business Journal Best Place to Work and Community Impact Award recipient; and a Top 25 Construction Firm and Top 10 National Retail Contractor by Shopping Center World. For more information or additional images please visit imcconstruction.com and citadelgroup.org.