Remarkable cities attract remarkable people. Broomfield is that kind of place, and Ben Vagher is that kind of citizen.
Born and raised in rural southeastern Colorado, Ben often visited Broomfield, where his uncle lived. After graduating from the University of Southern Colorado on a basketball scholarship in 1975, he moved to the area to begin his career as a math teacher. He soon married his wife, Katherine, at Nativity of the Lord Catholic Church, bought their first home nearby, and started a family.
During the summers, Ben worked at a road paving company where his uncle was employed. By 1981, he was offered a full-time position as an estimator, launching a career in construction.
“I asked the school for a year off to give the new job a chance,” Ben remembers. “I liked the challenge and enjoyed forming relationships with customers. Turns out those math skills came in handy, too.”
That one-year leave turned into a new career path. In 1995, Ben and Katherine started their own construction company. “We ran it out of our home for the first ten years until we were able to move into a commercial space,” he says.
Even in the busiest seasons, Ben made time to give back, volunteering as an assistant coach for the Broomfield High School girls’ basketball team, where he spent 22 years coaching, including his two daughters, and winning five state championships.
In 2018, Ben and Katherine sold their business and shifted their focus toward giving back, investing their time in philanthropic and fundraising efforts throughout the Broomfield community. “It’s been a fun and rewarding experience,” Ben says with a smile.
Right away, Ben joined the Broomfield Rotary Club, whose motto, “Service Above Self,” reflects his heart for serving others. That mission is reflected in signature events like the Police and Fire Golf Tournament, where the Rotary Club gathers the community in support of Broomfield’s first responders. It’s more than a fundraiser; it’s a moment of recognition, connection, and collective generosity for those who serve on the front lines.
For years, the group also hosted bingo nights to raise funds for the community. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, those events came to a halt.
The pandemic left both emotional and financial strain, especially for seniors. As a longtime board member and current president of Senior Resources of Broomfield, Ben knew charitable fundraising was more important than ever.
As costs continued to rise, a new and creative way to give was needed. Ben was up to the challenge.
How about a sweepstakes?
No, we’re not talking about buying a magazine subscription in hopes of becoming a millionaire. It’s about helping those in need with the possibility of receiving a very special “Thank you!”
Take the Broomfield Rotary Club’s current 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 classic muscle car sweepstakes. An entry into the sweepstakes is free to anyone over eighteen years of age living anywhere in the United States. Additional entries are available by donating to the Broomfield Rotary Charitable Foundation; the number of entries increases with the size of the donation. On June 26th, one ticket will be drawn to win the beautiful black Chevy Nova valued at $90,000!
All net proceeds go directly to the Broomfield Rotary, supporting local charities such as Senior Resources of Broomfield (SRB) and Broomfield FISH.
It’s more than a giveaway. It’s an opportunity to spotlight the work being done in Broomfield, rally support where it’s needed most, and create one unforgettable win along the way.
Ben is also spearheading the Bal Swan Children’s Center sweepstakes for a new 2026 Winnebago EKKO Sprinter RV valued at over $200,000, for those who can see themselves heading off the grid in state-of-the-art style and comfort.
Ben’s work with the Broomfield Rotary Club, Senior Resources of Broomfield, and the Bal Swan Children’s Center is a reminder that impact doesn’t always come from grand gestures, but from showing up, again and again, for the people around us.
“There are so many ways to help in your community,” Ben shares. “Sometimes it’s as simple as looking around or asking where you’re needed.”
And maybe that’s the beauty of it. You don’t have to change the whole world…just someone’s world.
You don’t have to change the whole world… just someone’s world.