February 11, 2026 — Teammates across Esler Companies united nationwide for this year’s Rock the Red initiative in recognition of American Heart Month, raising $10,000 for the American Heart Association and helping address a critical national blood shortage through multi-state blood drives.
During Valentine’s Day week, offices across the country turned red in support of heart health. Teams set up selfie stations, wore red from head to toe, and rallied around a simple but powerful idea: for every selfie submitted, Esler Companies would donate $10 to the American Heart Association. Hundreds of teammates participated, transforming team spirit into meaningful impact.
In addition to fundraising, teams in North Texas, Central Texas, and Arizona expanded the initiative by hosting blood drives in response to ongoing nationwide shortages. A total of 47 teammates donated blood, potentially helping save up to 141 lives, as each donation can support up to three patients in need.
For many teammates, the cause was deeply personal.
“We had a dear teammate suffer a heart attack at the end of last year,” said Danielle Barnicle, Operations Administrator. “Our team wouldn’t be the same without him. I’m thankful he’s still here with us.”
“Our mission is to lead With Love and wear our hearts on our sleeves in everything we do,” said Katie Kleyla, Director of Teammate Experience. “Rock the Red reflects that commitment — combining team spirit, community care, and measurable impact in a way that defines who we are as an organization.”
Rock the Red is part of Esler Companies’ broader Renewal Cares Window of Giving program, which invests in the well-being of the communities it serves through volunteerism, corporate matching, and charitable giving initiatives.
For more than a century, the American Heart Association has advanced heart health and helped people live longer, healthier lives. To learn more, visit heart.org.
About Esler Companies
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The Esler Companies is the holding company for Renewal by Andersen of Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, North Texas, Central Texas, Greater Philadelphia, Southern New England and Portland, Maine, with sales and marketing engines in Northborough, Massachusetts & Austin, Texas.
Renewal by Andersen is the full-service window-replacement division of Andersen Corporation, the owner of the most trusted family of window brands in America. RbA was founded with a mission to redefine the industry and to offer a different—and better—window-replacement experience. Renewal by Andersen has seven company-owned locations, and over 100 independently owned “affiliates” across the United States.
About Esler Companies & Renewal Cares Window of Giving
The Esler Companies Renewal Cares Window of Giving program is our way of expressing love in our communities. For each Renewal by Andersen window installed, $6 goes towards funding various initiatives, including paid volunteer time for our teammates, local donations, a 3:1 corporate match, and more. We are committed to investing in the communities where we do business and strive to empower our teammates with the time and tools they need to engage with nonprofits they care about.
