Board of Directors

The key to a credit union’s success is the people who work diligently for the sole purpose of helping other people in need. On March 7, 1937, seven employees at the Detroit, MI Parke-Davis facility, formed PARDA Federal Credit Union. Now, 70 years later, PARDA Federal Credit Union stands stronger than ever because of the dedicated individuals who serve as our Board of Directors, Supervisory Committee, and Associate Directors. This stellar team provides the guidance and support that allows us to offer the competitive and innovative products and services that we pride ourselves in offering. Thanks to their commitment and foresight, PARDA has been offering its members quality financial products and services since 1937.

We are both proud and honored to announce to the membership of PARDA Federal Credit Union the 2007 Board of Directors, Supervisory Committee and Associate Directors.

Gary White Mr. White is PARDA’s Chairman of the Board and has been a valued board member since 1997. He has previously served as Vice Chairman in 2006, Secretary 1998-1999 and in 2004, and served as Treasurer in 2005. Mr. White retired after 32 years of service from Warner-Lambert in 1998 as the Director of Human Resources at the Holland and Rochester, MI facilities.

Joe Volstromer Mr. Volstromer is the Vice Chairman of the Board and has been a board member since January 2005. He holds a position on the technology committee and in 2006; he served as Secretary of the Board. Mr. Volstromer has worked for Pfizer in Ann Arbor, MI for 21 years and currently holds the position of Associate Director of Facilities & Utilities Management. Mr. Volstromer has been an active PARDA member for over twelve years.

Sherry Gass Ms. Gass is the Secretary of the Board and has been a Board Member since August 2001. Her responsibilities have included serving as Secretary of the Board from 2002-2004 and as Chairperson of the Supervisory Committee. Ms. Gass’ expertise is in the financial arena after many years of service with Parke-Davis and Pfizer.

David Sweet Mr. Sweet He has been a PARDA board member since 1998 and has been elected as the Board Treasurer. Mr. Sweet has served as the Chairman of the Board from 2002-2004, Vice Chairman of the Board in 2005, and Secretary from 1999-2002. Mr. Sweet retired in January 2002 from Pfizer in Ann Arbor, MI after over 35 years of loyal service. Before retirement, Mr. Sweet was Manager of the Biological Samples of PDM. Previous areas that he worked in include Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology.

Lee Althoff Mr. Althoff has been an active on the board since 1993. Mr. Althoff served as Chairman of the Board from 2001-2002. Before becoming a Board Member, he served on PARDA’s Credit committee for 4 years. His career with Parke-Davis/Warner-Lambert and later King Pharmaceuticals in Rochester, MI has spanned over 29 years. In addition to his commitment to the Board, he holds the position of Director of Maintenance at King Pharmaceuticals.

Mark Eichkorn Mr. Eichkorn became a board member in August 2001. In 2002, Mr. Eichkorn was elected Vice Chairman serving until May of 2004. He is a Sr. Director of Global Operations at Pfizer’s St. Louis, MO site. Mark has been with Pfizer (Parke-Davis) since 1986 and is a registered Architect. He brings knowledge in both management and construction to the Board.

Donald Foster Mr. Foster has been an active participant on PARDA’s Board since 1981. During Mr. Foster’s 25-year term, he has held the positions of Chairman of the Board and Treasurer. Before retirement, Mr. Foster was the Manager of Materials at the Parke-Davis facility in Rochester, MI where he worked for 32 years.

Manny Hernandez Mr. Hernandez has been serving on PARDA’s Board since August 26, 1992. In the past, he has held the position of Chairman in 2006, Vice Chairman from 2000-2002 and as Chairman of the Supervisory Committee in 1993-1998. Mr. Hernandez retired from Pfizer in Morris Plains, NJ, in September 2000 after 24 years of dedicated service. During his career at Pfizer, he has been a Manager of Control and Analysis, Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis and an Auditing Director. He currently holds the Technology Committee Chairman position.

Leon J. Troeger Mr. Troeger is retired from the Military, and U.S.P.S. in Holland Michigan. Leon was elected to the PARDA Board of Directors in 2006. He had previously been a board member of Holland Central Credit Union at the time of merger into Parda Federal Credit Union. He had been a member of Holland Central Credit Union for over 20 years. Mr. Troeger is committed to the successful merger and growth of PARDA Federal Credit Union by providing beneficial services and security to our members.

PARDA Federal Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee:
Supervisory Committee Members
Sherry Gass Ms. Gass, Chairperson of the Supervisory Committee, became a Board Member in August 2001. Her responsibilities have included serving as Secretary of the Board from 2002-2004. Ms. Gass’ expertise is in the financial arena after many years of service with Parke-Davis and Pfizer.

PARDA’s First Director Emeritus

Allan Gavern On September 30, 2005, PARDA’s most dedicated Board Member of 45 years became the first Director Emeritus of PARDA Federal Credit Union. This special designation will allow Mr. Gavern to participate in various board matters and functions. Throughout his tenure on the board, he has held past positions as the Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and a member of the Credit Committee, Policy Committee, Facilities Committee and Supervisory Committee. Mr. Gavern’s position before retirement from Warner-Lambert was Manager of Distribution of TECH Services.