Jeff Boike — 2025 Changemakers Winner

Congratulations to the winner of the 2025 Changemakers Award, Jeff Boike of St. Augusta!

A dedicated hockey coach, business owner and father, Jeff Boike, his wife Erika and their family experienced an unimaginable tragedy in 2022 when their son Charlie - a student and hockey player - passed away in a car accident at the age of 17. The Boikes turned that personal tragedy into keeping Charlie’s legacy alive, becoming involved in the community in many aspects and making a positive impact through giving back. Boike started “Skate Free Charlie” as a way to raise funds to give scholarships students at St. Cloud Tech and Apollo students in their educational pursuits. Most recently, Boike designed a new facility in Waite Park, “Charlie’s Corner Community Sport Court”, intended for youth in the community featuring a pickleball court, a wall ball area for lacrosse players and a hockey target shooting area. Boike also gives back to the elderly in the area, fulfilling wish lists of senior memory care residents around the holidays.

The 2025 Changemakers Award is presented by St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and St. Cloud Live. Learn more by visiting scfcu.org/changemakers.