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Georgia Spa Company is proud to\r\nannounce Senior Chief Dennis \"Joey\" Gryzenia, United States Coast Guard (Ret.),\r\nas the recipient of its annual Hot Tub for a Hero award, presented through the\r\ncompany's Gives Back<\/em> program.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"Choosing a single recipient was\r\nincredibly difficult,\" said Josh Kemerling, CEO of Georgia Spa Company. \"We\r\nreviewed hundreds of nominations, and every one of them represented a veteran\r\nwho is deeply deserving of recognition. While only one Hot Tub for a Hero is\r\nawarded each year, we are truly thankful for all who have served our country\r\nand for the families and friends who shared their stories with us. We are honored to congratulate Senior\r\nChief Joey Gryzenia as the latest recipient and to recognize a lifetime of\r\nservice, leadership, and continued impact.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Georgia Spa Company surprised Joey Gryzenia with the Hot Tub for a Hero announcement at The Blue Ridge Creamery, where his family had gathered for ice cream. Pictured (L-R): Georgia Spa Company's Marketing Manager Tanner Tedeschi, Executive Vice President David Baker, Human Resources Manager Ashley Steed, Joey Gryzenia with his wife Kathy and boys Miller and Maddox, father-in-law Bill Gross and parents, Cindy and Dennis Gryzenia. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n

Each year, the Hot Tub for a Hero\r\ninitiative honors an individual whose life exemplifies extraordinary service,\r\nsacrifice, and continued commitment to others. After reviewing more nominations\r\nthan any previous year, Georgia Spa Company's Gives Back committee selected\r\nSenior Chief Gryzenia for his distinguished military career, enduring\r\nleadership, and lifelong dedication to serving others.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"Joey's leadership and professionalism\r\nleft a lasting impact on me and on countless others who had the privilege of\r\nserving with him,\" said Brian Kirkendall, a fellow Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer\r\nand the individual who nominated Gryzenia. \"The standard he set continues to\r\ninfluence the Rescue Swimmer community to this day.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n