Michael Zadalis | Modern Woodmen Financial Representative

Michael Zadalis

Michael Zadalis

Modern Woodmen membership is about relationships. We take time to get to know you and your needs. Get to know me and how we might connect.

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Why I do what I do

Why I do what I do

I love making a positive impact by building relationships and helping people!

I serve members in…

Iowa and Nebraska. I’m very active in southwest Iowa.

I can help you plan for life using a variety of tools, including…

life insurance protection and customized savings plans to achieve all your financial goals. I can help you plan for all stages of life!

I enjoy working with…

everyone and anyone. I help people at every age and stage, plus small and mid-size businesses.

I attended…

Wayne State College, graduating with a degree in business. I also attended Omaha Westside High School.

I am very proud of…

my family, my sports-coaching career, and my long and successful career in the golf industry.

Before Modern Woodmen, I…

I had a successful career as a PGA golf professional. For over 20 years, I was the chief operating officer and general manager of golf country clubs where my team and I won several regional awards and exceeded all expectations.

I chose Modern Woodmen because…

I believe in the organization – not only for how it supports its members to achieve their financials goals, but also for the many ways it supports our community and allows us to give back!

The best part of my career is…

building relationships on trust, helping members, and making a positive impact on their lives!

A favorite moment in my career was when…

educated a good friend about the importance of protecting their family and being intentional with a systematic and customized savings plan.

Also…

I have maintained my PGA golf status and still give golf lessons.

“Modern Woodmen membership is about relationships. We take time to get to know you and your needs. Get to know me and how we might connect.”
At home

At home

At home

My life outside of work

My family includes…

my wife, Jenny; daughter, Zoey; son, Zack; and black labs, Ryder and Ace.

In my free time, you can find me…

enjoying family time at the lake or at our kids’ sporting events.

I’m passionate about…

coaching youth sports. I coach high school girls soccer and middle school football at Treynor Community Schools in Iowa.

My greatest blessing is…

my family … 100%!

My personal motto is…

Help people whenever and however you can! Make a positive impact!

My hidden talent is…

building things. I love building my own decks, sheds and bars, doing remodeling jobs, and being a handyman.

Community impact

In the community

In the community

My local community impact

I have lived in my community…

of Treynor, Iowa, for 10 years.

What I like best about my community is…

how active and supportive everyone is.

I’m a member of…

Treynor Booster Club, PGA of America, CMA, BLIA and chambers of commerce.

My favorite volunteer activities are…

coaching, fundraising activities, working with youth groups and anything that involves sports.

It’s very important to me to support my community. My favorite Modern Woodmen programs are:

Matching Fund projects to raise money for those in need.

My favorite memory from a fraternal event is…

raising money for a good cause or making impactful improvements.

Also…

I love attending community and sporting events to show my support for the entire community.

Current insights

Current insights

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We can help you review your needs and plan for your financial future throughout life. (Learn more about Modern Woodmen's Planning for Life system and products.) Because Modern Woodmen is a fraternal financial services organization, we can also explore the benefits of being a member.

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