Green Bay, Wis. – In a ceremony last week, Universities of Wisconsin Regent Vice President Ashok Rai and Interim President Renée Wachter, along with UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander presented Shannon Alberts, ’99, president and owner of Security-Luebke Roofing with the Regents Business Partnership Award. The award was presented to the locally owned roofing business because of its support and collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Both Regent Rai and Interim President Wachter shared the importance of community support and partnership between the regional business and UW-Green Bay. “It’s a pleasure to honor Security-Luebke Roofing today,” said Regent Vice President Rai. “This illustrates how critical our business partners are to our success and highlights the amazing collaborations between our universities and local businesses that benefit students and communities.”
Chancellor Alexander stressed the importance of honoring the Security-Luebke Roofing partnership for students, and the value that this partnership brings to the region. “We continue to talk about UW-Green Bay empowering people to rise, and when we look at how Shannon has done this both with his career and at Security-Luebke Roofing, he exemplifies what this means. It’s not a tag line. It’s what we do,” said Chancellor Alexander. “Our goal is to ensure that everyone in Northeast Wisconsin finds value in having a regional comprehensive here, whether they are a student or connecting with us in countless other possible ways. We are grateful for the support we receive from Shannon and Security-Luebke Roofing. We hope we can continue to show that we deserve their belief in us.”
Security-Luebke Roofing stands as a powerful example of resilience, growth and people-first leadership in Northeast Wisconsin. With roots dating back to 1934, the company faced potential closure in 2013 until Alberts and his family stepped in to buy it and start rebuilding. Since then, the business has grown into a thriving organization with 85 employees and a robust fleet serving the region. This transformation reflects not only strategic vision and operational excellence, but a deep commitment to investing in people—equipping teams with the tools, training and support needed to succeed.
Alberts spoke of how the university’s mission to help everyone “Rise” resonates with him. After graduating with a psychology degree, he suddenly found himself running a business. “I love the [concept of] Rise and it represents so many things in my life in so many ways,” said Alberts. “After we bought the business, I focused on surrounding myself with people who were smarter than me…and learning as much as I could. And in those 13 years, we’ve grown to include more than 80 employees, countless partnerships and I’m still wrapping my head around the impact we have had on the community. Thank you so much for the award. Go Phoenix!”
At its core, Security-Luebke Roofing is driven by a set of values centered on caring for people, doing what’s right, being flexible and working hard. The company has cultivated a culture where employees are supported, connected and proud of their work that extends beyond the job site into meaningful relationships and community involvement. This commitment makes the company a vital contributor to the Northeast Wisconsin community, strengthening the local workforce, supporting families and setting a standard for what a values-driven business can achieve. It is this impact that makes Shannon Alberts’ recognition with the Regents Business Partnership Award both fitting and significant.
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About UW-Green Bay
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 11,519 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 101,000 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With campus locations in Green Bay, Manitowoc, Sheboygan and a theatre in Marinette, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.
