ORLANDO, Fla.—Velera used the main stage at its VeleraLIVE conference Wednesday to recognize the upcoming retirement of Merry Pateuk, senior vice president of industry engagement, after nearly four decades with the organization and its predecessor, PSCU.
Speaking at the Orlando Marriott World Center, outgoing Velera President/CEO Chuck Fagan said Pateuk has been part of the company for 38 years and was just the ninth employee hired at PSCU, later becoming a key figure as the organization evolved into Velera.
Fagan said Pateuk “has seen all sides of our business” and has made major contributions both to the company and to the broader credit union industry, particularly in her longtime role as an industry advocate.
He also singled out Pateuk’s work supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, saying she helped make a meaningful impact through the industry’s charitable efforts. Fagan noted Pateuk will retire at the end of this month, saying she “beat” him to retirement as he also prepares to step down later this year.