Get to Know Your Benefits Office – Tiffany Dzekunskas

Tiffany Dzekunskas would rather be fishing. That’s not to say she doesn’t like her job, but fishing is her refuge from the world.

“I would always go with my dad fishing when I was a kid,” she says. “It’s so calming and relaxing. But if you ask me to clean a fish that’s going to be a no. I’m more of a catch and release kind of gal.”

Tiffany grew up in Port Byron, Ill. and has lived in the Quad-City area all her life. Tiffany’s been married to her husband Brad for 21 years. Together they have two kids, Brock, 19, and Brynn, 17. She’s worked in Local 25’s benefit office since 2015.

“My favorite part of my job is resolving issues that members may have. I really enjoy helping people,” Tiffany says. “I like solving problems and I like to make things happen.”

When she’s not at work – or fishing – Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family and working on arts and crafts projects. Her love of problem solving comes into play here, too.

“If someone comes up to me and says, ‘can you do this,’ I usually say, ‘I can figure it out,’” she says.

Tiffany’s favorite food is pizza – specifically deep-dish pizza from Giordano’s. So if you’re looking to bribe her for help with an art project, there’s your in!

Get to Know Your Benefits Office – Tiffany Dzekunskas

Name:
Tiffany Dzekunskas

Position:
Funds Administrator

Years at LU25:
Nine

Where are you from?:
Port Byron, Ill.

Favorite part of your job:
Helping members understand their benefits, problem solving.

Favorite color:
Purple “and it’s not because of Barney.”

Favorite food:
Deep dish Chicago-style pizza, preferably from Giordano’s.

Favorite sports team:
Chicago Cubs

Describe yourself in one word:
Reliable.

What do you do for fun?
“I like to do arts and crafts and spend time with my family – my husband Brad and our two kids, Brock and Brynn. … If someone comes up to me and says, ‘can you do this,’ (relating to something artsy) I can probably figure it out.”

What’s something your co-workers might not know about you?
“I love to fish! It’s so calming and relaxing. I would always go with my dad fishing when I was a kid. If you ask me to clean a fish that’s gonna be a ‘no,’ I’m more of a catch and release kind of gal.”