Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2025) – Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the board of directors has honored Jerry Williams with the prestigious title of President Emeritus, recognizing his exemplary service and leadership over the past decade as President/CEO. Jerry officially retired on Jan. 3, 2025. Jerry’s new title as President Emeritus was effective Jan. 6, 2025.
Board Chair Dan McInnis praised Jerry Williams’ significant contributions, stating on behalf of the board of directions, “We deeply value Jerry Williams’ leadership at Eglin Federal Credit Union. As he enters retirement, we are pleased to officially honor him with the title of President Emeritus. We are grateful for his dedication, years of service, and the positive impact he has made within the Credit Union, and also in the communities where we serve.”
In accepting the honor, Williams expressed his gratitude and reflected on this designation: “I am deeply honored to be named President Emeritus. My time at Eglin Federal Credit Union has been incredibly fulfilling, and I look forward to continuing to be an ambassador for Eglin Federal Credit Union during my retirement.”
Under Williams’ leadership assets grew by over $1 billion to nearly $2.9 billion with 124,000 members worldwide. He is well known for his involvement in several area chambers of commerce, economic development councils and nonprofit organizations. He served as an Honorary Commander, 24SOW, Hurlburt Field and as a Civic Leader, 33FW, Air Education and Training Command. In recognition of his extensive support of local military installations, he was presented with the General Lewis H. Brereton Award by the Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter.
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Eglin Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1954 and is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution, federally regulated by the National Credit Union Administration. Membership includes military (active, retired, reserves and veterans), civil service and US Government affiliations on Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, Duke Field, Camp Rudder and 7th Special Forces Group. Membership includes anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school within our Geographic Field of Membership and anyone who is related to or lives with an Eglin FCU member. Membership also includes over 900 Select Employee Groups in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, Escambia, FL counties and Escambia County, AL.
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