Jeff Herlik: Kewadin Manistique Team Member of the Year
Sault Ste. Marie, MI–Jeff Herlik was recently selected as the Team Member of the Year at Kewadin Manistique.
The team member of the year is selected by their peers and receives a personal plaque; $200, entertainment tickets, dinner, and a hotel stay along with a plaque that is located in each casino.
Jeff has been Surveillance Manager in Manistique since March 1999. According to those working with Jeff, he is an outstanding employee who always has a smile and is willing to help at a moments notice.
“Jeff is friendly towards everyone and that is why he keeps getting this nomination,” said Ken Ermatinger, Jeff’s supervisor. “He works hard and is fair, respects his employees and the company. And to top it off, he’s fun to work with and has a great sense of humor.”
Jeff has worked tirelessly to keep the surveillance department and casino stay in compliance with the National Indian Gaming Commission, Michigan Gaming Control Board and Chapter 42 of the Tribal Code. Jeff has received this honor in the past because he is not only an outstanding team member but he is an outstanding citizen of the community and country in which he lives.
He was nominated for “Employee of the Month” many times throughout 2009 and received the award in August 2009.
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The award was given to Jeff during a special presentation with his family and team members. Jeff lives in Manistique with his wife Diana and has two children and granddaughter. Jeff’s son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Bianca, are currently serving in the US Army and stationed in Washington preparing for a March deployment. His daughter Becca, is currently living in Germfask with her fiancé Jeremy, and daughter Lhea.
Kewadin Casinos, with locations in Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Hessel, Manistique and Christmas, has been in operation for 25 years and employs approximately 1,000 team members.
