Possibility fuels Héctor Colón’s work, shaping a career devoted to lifting individuals and communities through steady guidance and bold imagination. Senior Vice President of Strategic Development and Marketing at Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS), Colón has built influence by championing purpose driven action. The role places him in constant engagement with complex human needs where resilience, care and innovation intersect.
Colón identifies a meaningful achievement during his time as a Titan of industry: strengthening systems that support vulnerable people while advancing organizational growth. He expanded services that help families move toward stability, strengthening programs that create hope and long-term improvement. The process required coordinated effort, thoughtful strategy and alignment around mission. Through that work he learned that progress accelerates when people feel empowered to try new approaches and challenge old barriers. The success reaffirmed his belief that service leadership thrives when compassion and discipline share equal weight.
Corporate values guide every move Colón makes, beginning with a deep commitment to partnership, empathy and excellence. Drawing inspiration from the organization’s founder Pr. Homme, he nurtures a culture that treats dignity as essential rather than optional. Teams under his influence are encouraged to listen fully, respond with courage and strengthen relationships that help individuals rise above hardship. This framework reinforces ethical clarity while promoting action that honors each person’s story. Through these principles, Colón keeps the organization focused on meaningful impact.
Among his peers, Colón stands as a Titan 100 Hall of Fame Honoree whose work reflects uncommon dedication to the people his organization serves. That recognition mirrors years of persistence, determination and steady progress. It also symbolizes the ripple created when a leader blends conviction with humility in service of a greater calling.
Future plans center on broadening LSS’s capacity to reach more individuals with essential support. Colón pursues transformation that expands reach, enhances collaboration and strengthens sustainability. He aims to lead with courageous decision-making that raises standards for service delivery and creates systems that endure. His priority is to build momentum that continues uplifting families, restoring stability and empowering communities to flourish.
Colón also reflects on the mark he hopes to leave through his work. He wants to be remembered for advancing opportunity and championing fairness. He strives to influence systems so that every person LSS touches feels valued, supported and equipped to pursue possibilities once out of reach. This intention guides how he leads teams, shapes initiatives and engages partners.
For rising Titans, Colón offers encouragement grounded in experience. He emphasizes steady focus, daily discipline and wholehearted participation in each challenge. He urges future leaders to remain curious, act decisively and cultivate the courage to serve with integrity through every circumstance.
