SpectRUm – The PENTA Building Group Tees Up Multi-Year Support for Roseman University’s Hero Scholar Classic
This month, golfers from across Southern Nevada will come together at Red Rock Country Club for more than a day on the course. They will gather for a shared purpose: to support the education of future healthcare professionals through Roseman University’s Hero Scholar Classic.
This year, The PENTA Building Group is serving as the Presenting Sponsor of the tournament, marking the beginning of a four-year commitment to the event that supports student scholarships. For PENTA, a nationally recognized commercial contractor with offices in Nevada, Arizona, and Southern California, this partnership reflects a deep belief in giving back to the communities where its employees and clients live and work.
For more than 25 years, Roseman’s annual golf tournament has supported student scholarships. This year, the tournament is rebranded the Roseman University Hero Scholar Classic, with proceeds directly funding the University’s impactful Hero Scholars program, supporting students in pharmacy, nursing, dental medicine, medicine and graduate studies programs. Since its launch in 2021, the program has awarded $480,000 in scholarships
to Roseman students. Each Hero Scholar receives a one-time $10,000 scholarship recognizing academic promise, financial need, leadership, and community service. The program was created to help students pursue their education while preparing to serve as compassionate and skilled healthcare providers.
Earlier this fall, nine new Hero Scholars were honored at a celebration on Roseman’s Henderson campus. “In its fifth year, the Hero Scholars program continues to recognize and support outstanding students who embody heroic qualities in their daily lives,” said Dr. Renee Coffman, Roseman University’s president and co-founder. “We are honored to help these future healthcare providers pursue their education and grateful to our community partners who join us in this important mission.”
For The PENTA Building Group, supporting the new Roseman University Hero Scholar Classic is a natural fit. The company is known for more than its construction projects. PENTA’s charitable arm, The PENTA CARES Foundation is recognized as one of Las Vegas’ leading philanthropic organizations and has been honored as Philanthropic Company of the Year by Vegas Inc. Through its PENTA CARES initiatives, the company and its employees have
contributed more than $13 million and thousands of volunteer hours to nearly 500 nonprofit organizations in Nevada, Arizona, and California.
“At PENTA, we believe deeply in giving back to the communities where we live and work,” said John Cannito, PENTA’s president and CEO “We see ourselves as true partners with our clients, supporting the causes and organizations that matter most to them because we share the same neighborhoods, schools, and spaces. Our families live here too, and we take great pride in helping make our world better for our people and the next generation.”
Cannito shares that Roseman University’s mission aligns closely with PENTA’s values, “Roseman University is an important partner for PENTA. The medical industry in the Las Vegas region continues to grow but still lags behind many other areas, and Roseman’s mission to advance the health and wellness of the community through education and research is critically needed. By supporting the Hero Scholar Classic, which helps make healthcare
education more accessible through student scholarships, PENTA continues its mission of empowering the next generation of professionals inside and outside of the construction industry.”
The Hero Scholar Classic brings together healthcare professionals, business leaders, and community members who share a common goal growing Nevada’s healthcare workforce and improving healthcare access across Nevada by supporting educational opportunities for students.
According to Geena Jeffries Mattox, Roseman University’s vice president for philanthropy and alumni relations, PENTA’s long-term commitment demonstrates the strength of collaboration between education and industry. “The PENTA Building Group exemplifies what it means to be a true community partner,” said Mattox. “Their support as Presenting Sponsor of the Hero Scholar Classic helps Roseman students achieve their dreams of becoming healthcare professionals, while also advancing the health and vitality of the region we all call home.”
Mattox added that the Hero Scholar Classic is about more than financial support. “The proceeds from each tournament represents student’s opportunity to fulfill their calling and serve others,” she said “When local organizations like PENTA invest in that vision, they are helping to ensure that Nevada’s healthcare future is strong, compassionate, and sustainable.”
Over the next four years, as golfers complete their rounds and celebrate each tournaments successes, the true outcome of the Hero Scholar Classic will be felt far beyond the golf course. Thanks to the generosity and leadership of The PENTA Building Group, more Roseman students will be able to complete their education and begin their careers caring for patients, families, and communities across Southern Nevada.