Celebrating a Helpful Heart in Chillicothe, Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (August 22, 2023) – Kurt Milanovich, assistant manager at Westlake Ace Hardware in Chillicothe is the latest associate to be recognized with the company’s Helpful Hearts award. Milanovich is just the fourth recipient in the company to receive the esteemed award that celebrates store associates who are doing the unexpected and passionately serve others in their communities. Westlake Ace is headquartered in the Kansas City area and has more than 155 stores nationwide.

Milanovich has been a valuable member of the Westlake Ace team for 18 years, where customers ask for him by name because they appreciate his knowledge, kindness, and eagerness to help solve problems. Outside of work, Milanovich regul arly donates his time and talents to Camp Rainbow, a summer camp that provides individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities a fun, safe camp experience. He also dedicates his time to volunteering in his faith community — assisting with painting, plumbing, decorating for the holidays, and handing candy out at Halloween.

Milanovich was recently recognized during a ceremony at Westlake Ace where he was presented with a framed certificate and a $500 donation check to Camp Rainbow in his name. Milanovich’s video story can be found HERE.

“Kurt is certainly not one to boast about the countless good deeds he performs in the Chillicothe community. And, while he might humbly suggest he’s ‘mostly behind the scenes,’ we honestly couldn’t do what we do without him,” said Dan Savage, Camp Rainbow board president.

“I’m extremely proud to have someone like Kurt working on our team at Westlake,” said Steve Hall, Westlake Ace Hardware district manager. “He exemplifies what it means to have a Helpful Heart, going above and beyond to assist others and truly making his community a better place.”