Zeal CU Recognizes Members for Hard Work and Accomplishments

Livonia, MI (April 22, 2019) – Three years ago Zeal Credit Union created a way to recognize members who work hard and are passionate about what is important to them.

For the third consecutive year, the credit union invited online nominations in nine different categories to honor people for their hard work and accomplishments.

“This year we received more than 220 nominations from family members, friends and co-workers about people who not only work hard at their jobs, they are dedicated volunteers--giving back to the community,” said Bryan Feldpausch, marketing manager for Zeal Credit Union. “They made our selection very difficult.”

Honored at Zeal Credit Union’s 65th Annual Membership Meeting in March at the Dearborn Inn, this year’s winners in nine categories include:

Skilled Trade—Henry C. Perry, Jr., Mill worker, Lathrup Village

Civil Service—Brian Petersen, Firefighter/EMT, Gibraltar

Education—Katherine Collier, Teacher aid, Dearborn Heights

Office—Pamela Porshae, Loan closer, Taylor

Medical—Kristy Hamilton, Nurse, Garden City

Unsung Hero--Randy Spader, General Manager, Westland

Community Superstar—Mary Cross, Volunteer, Southgate

Service Industry—Valerie Bryan, Cosmetologist, Lathrup Village

Hardest Working Member—Emmanuel Paravas, Commercial inspector, Southgate

During the annual meeting, which was attended by the credit union’s volunteer board of directors, hard working staff and members, winners in eight of the categories were presented with award plaques and $100 VISA gift cards.

Recognized in the top category of Hardest Working Member was Emmanuel Paravas, a commercial inspector from Southgate, who also received an award plaque and the grand prize of $1,000.

 

Paravas, an Army veteran and retired police officer, has devoted his life to helping other veterans and first responders. He volunteers for countless organizations and is current commander of VFW Post #9283 in Southgate. Receiving two nominations, he was also described as a devoted husband, father and selfless spirit who never seeks recognition for his hard work, though is certainly deserving.

“The presentation of these awards were made even more special by having the opportunity to visit with the winners and their nominators during our Annual Membership Meeting,” added Feldpausch.

Zeal Credit Union is a full-service, non-profit financial institution with more than 61,000 members, assets exceeding $570 million and 13 full-service branch offices in metro Detroit. Members also have access to more than 5,000 shared branches and nearly 30,000 ATMs nationwide. Member deposits are insured to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. government agency. For more information about Zeal Credit Union, visit the credit union website www.ZealCreditUnion.org or call 800-321-8570.