Kroger Menzer is a familiar face here in the Daybreak. Since moving to the community in 2006, Kroger and his family have been involved in various aspects of Daybreak, from volunteering at events and activities to establishing one of the community’s longest-running clubs. So far, the Menzers have lived in three different homes in three distinct neighborhoods, each providing a different lifestyle that fit their needs at that time.
What brought the young Menzer family to Daybreak nearly 20 years ago was their desire to live in a community that offered something new and progressive, a community that provided a lifestyle that was different. Today, Kroger and his family take full advantage of Daybreak’s amenities.
Not only did Kroger help establish the Daybreak Motor Club, but the Menzer family was instrumental in starting the community’s SUP club for stand-up paddle board enthusiasts. Being avid boarders themselves, living close to an amenity like Oquirrh Lake has been a key factor in living the Daybreak lifestyle.
“It’s incredible that I, or my kids, can grab a paddle board, walk down the street, and be on the water paddling in under three minutes. Or we can stop by our own grocery store or a sushi restaurant in two minutes,” said Kroger. These village centers, like SoDa Row or the North Shore Village, are some of Kroger’s favorite aspects of living in Daybreak, and the essentials are so close and accessible.
In addition to the walkability of the community, Kroger and his family appreciate the diversity that Daybreak offers, both in the styles and colors of the homes that are offered, as well as the wide array of residents that call Daybreak home.
When Kroger isn’t paddling on Oquirrh Lake, which is quite often, he likes to volunteer for LiveDAYBREAK. Being a car enthusiast, Kroger participates in the Soap Box Derby and the SoDa Row Cruise Night during summer. He also makes time to assist with the Explorer’s Club kids’ activities, which often focus on STEM-based learning.
