September 08, 2025
Kevin Ogar understands the importance of strength and independence. While competing in a fitness competition in early 2014, Ogar was paralyzed from the waist down when a barbell ricocheted and hit him in the back. After completing his own rehabilitation, he went through training and an internship to become an adaptive CrossFit coach. In 2015, Ogar opened his own gym, CrossFit WatchTower, where he works with veterans and those with disabilities. He also competed in the CrossFit Adaptive Games and became a champion in 2022. Ogar serves as Head of Games and Sports for Adaptive CrossFit, which will host the international Adaptive CrossFit competition in Las Vegas September 12-14, 2025.
Kevin and his wife bought their home in 2020. Built in 1941, the home was not wheelchair accessible with narrow doorframes and an extremely tight bathroom. Kevin and his wife tackled some renovations on their own, but soon realized they needed help. That is when they reached out to Home Builders Foundation (HBF) to reimagine the bathroom. On the application, Ogar shared a personal reason behind the request: their dream of adopting a child. Having a fully accessible bathroom was more than a renovation. It was a vital step toward building their future family.
After learning about the Ogar’s request, Trumark Homes signed up as the Project Captain. Tim Karns, Colorado Operations Plans Manager, met with the Ogars and toured the home. He then reached out to several trade partners for help with plumbing, electrical and additional modification. “We wanted this to be a home that the Ogars could live in and enjoy with a child of their own,” said Karns. The full project took about three weeks. In early August, HBF held a dedication at the home to thank everyone involved. Ogar and Karns proudly showed how the previously small spaces and outdated wiring and plumbing had been modified to create an open floor plan that Ogar could easily navigate. The most powerful moment came when Ogar wheeled into his new bathroom and showed how he can now shower and get ready for the day independently.
Thanking everyone who had worked on and supported the modification, Ogar talked about the importance of the CrossFit community in bringing together people of all backgrounds and abilities to support each other as they build internal and external strength for the future. He applauded the HBF community of home builders, trade partners, and supporters for their work in laying the foundation that will provide him with greater independence and allow him and his wife to start a family of their own.
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ABOUT TRUMARK HOMES
With 36 years of trusted experience and recognition as 2019 Developer of the Year by Builder and Developer and 2018 Builder of the Year by Professional Builder, the Trumark Group of Companies is a diversified real estate developer and builder that includes: Trumark Communities, a master-planned community developer; Trumark Homes, a next-generation homebuilder; Trumark Commercial, which builds, leases and sells commercial buildings; and Trumark Urban, a vertically integrated residential developer focused on core urban neighborhoods. In 2020, Trumark Homes entered into an agreement with Japan-based Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd., who acquired a majority interest in Trumark, providing resources for accelerating the growth of the company. In 2023, co-founders Michael Maples and Gregg Nelson were inducted into the California Homebuilding Foundation’s Hall of Fame, a recognition bestowed upon homebuilding professionals who have exemplified the Foundation’s mission of forging a bright future for the next generation of homebuilders. https://trumarkhomes.com
ABOUT HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION
For more than 30 years, Home Builders Foundation has enabled individuals with disabilities and their families to live more independent, elevated lives. Skilled volunteers and collaborative partners come together to create home modifications that empower greater access, reinforce safety, and equip clients with the ability to tackle everyday tasks. HBF has completed home modifications including ramps, room alterations, bathrooms, and much more for 2,400+ individuals and their families and the number of requests continues to grow. HBF expects to complete 400 projects for 176 individuals in 2025 – with an estimated community impact value close to $2.5 million. To learn more about HBF, visit www.hbfdenver.org.
Kevin and his wife bought their home in 2020. Built in 1941, the home was not wheelchair accessible with narrow doorframes and an extremely tight bathroom. Kevin and his wife tackled some renovations on their own, but soon realized they needed help. That is when they reached out to Home Builders Foundation (HBF) to reimagine the bathroom. On the application, Ogar shared a personal reason behind the request: their dream of adopting a child. Having a fully accessible bathroom was more than a renovation. It was a vital step toward building their future family.
After learning about the Ogar’s request, Trumark Homes signed up as the Project Captain. Tim Karns, Colorado Operations Plans Manager, met with the Ogars and toured the home. He then reached out to several trade partners for help with plumbing, electrical and additional modification. “We wanted this to be a home that the Ogars could live in and enjoy with a child of their own,” said Karns. The full project took about three weeks. In early August, HBF held a dedication at the home to thank everyone involved. Ogar and Karns proudly showed how the previously small spaces and outdated wiring and plumbing had been modified to create an open floor plan that Ogar could easily navigate. The most powerful moment came when Ogar wheeled into his new bathroom and showed how he can now shower and get ready for the day independently.
Thanking everyone who had worked on and supported the modification, Ogar talked about the importance of the CrossFit community in bringing together people of all backgrounds and abilities to support each other as they build internal and external strength for the future. He applauded the HBF community of home builders, trade partners, and supporters for their work in laying the foundation that will provide him with greater independence and allow him and his wife to start a family of their own.
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ABOUT TRUMARK HOMES
With 36 years of trusted experience and recognition as 2019 Developer of the Year by Builder and Developer and 2018 Builder of the Year by Professional Builder, the Trumark Group of Companies is a diversified real estate developer and builder that includes: Trumark Communities, a master-planned community developer; Trumark Homes, a next-generation homebuilder; Trumark Commercial, which builds, leases and sells commercial buildings; and Trumark Urban, a vertically integrated residential developer focused on core urban neighborhoods. In 2020, Trumark Homes entered into an agreement with Japan-based Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd., who acquired a majority interest in Trumark, providing resources for accelerating the growth of the company. In 2023, co-founders Michael Maples and Gregg Nelson were inducted into the California Homebuilding Foundation’s Hall of Fame, a recognition bestowed upon homebuilding professionals who have exemplified the Foundation’s mission of forging a bright future for the next generation of homebuilders. https://trumarkhomes.com
ABOUT HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION
For more than 30 years, Home Builders Foundation has enabled individuals with disabilities and their families to live more independent, elevated lives. Skilled volunteers and collaborative partners come together to create home modifications that empower greater access, reinforce safety, and equip clients with the ability to tackle everyday tasks. HBF has completed home modifications including ramps, room alterations, bathrooms, and much more for 2,400+ individuals and their families and the number of requests continues to grow. HBF expects to complete 400 projects for 176 individuals in 2025 – with an estimated community impact value close to $2.5 million. To learn more about HBF, visit www.hbfdenver.org.
Contact:
Lauren Knudsen, Community Development Director
lknudsen@hbfdenver.org
