In the spirit of recognizing exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication, Celero Commerce is proud to announce Mike Haina, Vice President of Operations, as the 2025 Super Duffy Award recipient.
As Celero’s most prestigious honor, the Super Duffy Award celebrates individuals who exemplify the legacy of Michael P. Duffy through servant leadership, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to those we serve, within our organization and across the fintech industry.
A Transformational Leader Across Celero
Since joining Celero in 2023 through the acquisition of Finical, Mike has made an immediate and lasting impact. He played a critical role in managing key partnerships and processor relationships during the Finical integration, helping ensure continuity, stability, and long-term success during a pivotal time for the organization.
As his role expanded to lead Celero’s Deployment function, Mike quickly identified opportunities to enhance processes and drive efficiency. His leadership resulted in meaningful operational improvements that saved the company tens of thousands of dollars while streamlining workflows across teams.
Most recently, Mike assumed responsibility for Celero’s Partner Support function in addition to Deployment, further strengthening our ability to deliver a best-in-class partner experience. His leadership continues to elevate partner satisfaction and reinforce Celero’s reputation for high-touch service.
“Mike epitomizes what it means to be a team player, and his client-centric attitude makes him the ideal Super Duffy Award winner for 2025,” said Tim Stahl, Chief Operating Officer at Celero. “He brings a can-do attitude to every challenge and approaches each opportunity with energy and determination. Mike has added tremendous value to Celero in the two-plus years he has been part of the combined company, and I look forward to seeing his role continue to expand in the future.”
A True Champion of Our Core Values
Mike is widely recognized for his positive attitude, approachability, and ability to collaborate effectively across the organization. He is a trusted partner to his colleagues and a respected leader who consistently puts the success of the team and our partners first.
His willingness to step in, support others, and lead through complexity embodies the culture we strive to build at Celero. Mike’s focus on delivering an exceptional partner experience makes him a natural fit for this recognition and a role model for others across the company.
Mike Haina’s contributions reflect the profound impact one individual can have on both performance and culture, which is a sentiment shared by colleagues across the organization who have benefited from his leadership. These qualities make him the natural choice to carry forward the spirit of the Super Duffy Award.
Carrying Forward the Legacy of Michael P. Duffy
As we look ahead to celebrating Mike’s achievements at Celero’s upcoming Leadership Summit, we are reminded of the lasting legacy of Michael P. Duffy. Leaders like Mike carry that legacy forward by setting the standard for excellence, collaboration, and service across our organization.
Congratulations, Mike Haina, on being named the 2025 Super Duffy Award Winner. Your leadership, dedication, and impact continue to move Celero forward and inspire those around you every day.