A Culture of Giving

ELM Caring for Community

The foundation of ELM Companies is built on faith, family, and hard work. Those core principles were instilled in Lee C. Graves, ELM chairman and founder, and Jim Bourazak, ELM Utility Services CEO, by their parents Jamel and Joyce Bourazak.

In March 2023, the ELM Family lost Jamel and Joyce. Their presence will forever be missed through their wonderful qualities that live on through their family. They were known for their generous nature, quick wit, work ethic and strong commitment to their community.

Our leadership encourages team members to contribute back to the communities in which they reside. The below organizations are just some of the charities ELM supports. 

Lee C. Graves presenting an award at Boys & Girls Clubs annual fundraiser Fill the Treasure Chest
Lee C. Graves presenting an award at Boys & Girls Clubs annual fundraiser Fill the Treasure Chest
Jamile and Joyce Bourazak pictured with Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. ELM supports St. Jude to this very day.
Jamile and Joyce Bourazak pictured with Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. ELM supports St. Jude to this very day.
Jim Bourazak helped found the St. Jude Motorcycle Ride to Memphis in 2005 and continues to help with the event annually.
Jim Bourazak helped found the St. Jude Motorcycle Ride to Memphis in 2005 and continues to help with the event annually.
Joyce and Jamel N. Bourazak Endowment Fund designated fund supports the The Center for American Decoys at Peoria Riverfront Museum. These photos are of a new display recognizing members of the Peoria Falcon Circle, the museum's leading legacy donors, including the Bourazak family.
Joyce and Jamel N. Bourazak Endowment Fund designated fund supports the The Center for American Decoys at Peoria Riverfront Museum. These photos are of a new display recognizing members of the Peoria Falcon Circle, the museum's leading legacy donors, including the Bourazak family.
Lee C. Graves making remarks at the opening of The Center for American Decoys at Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Lee C. Graves making remarks at the opening of The Center for American Decoys at Peoria Riverfront Museum.
Lee C. Graves, Jim, Nic, Joyce and Jamel Bourazak at Peoria Riverfront Museum
Lee C. Graves, Jim, Nic, Joyce and Jamel Bourazak at Peoria Riverfront Museum
Judy and Lee C. Graves donated funds for a new conference room at Creighton University's Business School. Lee is pictured with longtime friend and fellow Creighton alum Jim Simpson.
Judy and Lee C. Graves donated funds for a new conference room at Creighton University's Business School. Lee is pictured with longtime friend and fellow Creighton alum Jim Simpson.
ELM Utility Services made a significant contribution to help construct the Zambezi River Lodge at Peoria Zoo.
ELM Utility Services made a significant contribution to help construct the Zambezi River Lodge at Peoria Zoo.

Organizations ELM Supports

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