2021 Board of Directors Nominees

In accordance with our bylaws, we are pleased to present the following incumbents up for re-election to a three-year term on the Zeal Credit Union Board of Directors.

David Adams, Jr. – As a member of Zeal Credit Union, David has served on the Zeal Credit Union Board of Directors since 2009 and previously served on the Priority Credit Union Board of Directors for 16 years. David is currently a member of the Personnel Committee.

Paul Messimer resides in Allen Park with his wife Shirley. He is retired from the Garff Automotive Group in Taylor. Paul has been a Credit Union Member since 1966 and has served as a volunteer on the Board of Directors for the past 28 years. Currently, Paul serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Board. He is also Chairperson of the Personnel Committee and a member of the ALM Committee. Paul is a graduate of Wayne County Community College and The University of Detroit.

Samuel R. Palise – a self-employed Insurance Agent for over 30 years, retired in December of 2002. Sam holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and grew up in an environment of cooperatives and credit unions. He has been a member of Zeal Credit Union since 1963 and has served on the Board of Directors since 1975. Sam currently serves as the Chairperson of the Conference Committee and is a member of the Asset Liability Committee. He previously served on the Executive Committee as Vice Chairperson of the Board.

Voting will be held at Zeal Credit Union’s virtual Annual Membership Meeting on March 18, 2021 at 5:15 p.m.