January 15th, 202608Pensacola, Florida — PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Treat-A-Teacher awards, celebrating five exceptional educators who go above and beyond to inspire students and strengthen their communities across the Gulf Coast.
Selected from hundreds of nominations submitted by local families, students, and colleagues, the honorees represent the very best in dedication, creativity, and compassion in the classroom. Each winner will receive $1,000 from PenAir to support their classroom needs and to further enrich the learning experience for their students.
Congratulations to the 2025 Treat-A-Teacher...
January 15th, 2026011Manatee, Charlotte and Monroe county residents can now join the credit union
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union (TFCU), a leading not-for-profit financial institution serving Southeast and Southwest Florida, announced today it has expanded its field of membership to include Manatee, Charlotte and Monroe counties. Anyone who lives or works in these areas, works for a partner company or has an immediate family member who is an account holder is eligible to join for free by visiting www.TropicalFCU.com.
This latest expansion—made possible through advancements in digital banking and enhanced virtual service —extends the...
January 14th, 2026020TAMPA, FL — PowerNet CU, Florida’s largest labor-based credit union, is proud to announce Rob Picard as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing retiring CEO Don Prue after more than 20 years of distinguished service. Don will remain as President until the end of the year to help ensure a smooth leadership transition and ongoing stability for our members. Picard brings over twenty years of financial industry experience in strategic leadership, growth management, and mission-driven service to labor communities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rob as our next CEO,” said Shawn McDonnell, Board Chair of PowerNet Credit Union. “His...
January 14th, 202609Tallahassee, Fla. - For Tallahassee breast cancer survivor Chelisa Huse, trusting her instincts made all the difference.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2024, just weeks after her 45th birthday, Huse began treatment at the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Cancer Center.
“I’m a good example of: if something feels off, go get checked,” Huse said in a recent interview with First Commerce Credit Union, sponsor of the #FlamingoChallenge breast cancer fundraiser. “The support at the TMH Cancer Center was amazing.”
Huse’s story reflects the impact of the annual #FlamingoChallenge, led by First Commerce in...
January 14th, 2026014Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds is excited to announce the opening of its 2026 Scholarship Program, available to Gulf Winds members pursuing next steps in their education. The program was established in 2007 and has proudly provided students who dream big, work hard, and strive to make a difference in their communities almost $300,000 in academic support.
This year, the scholarship program will offer five (5) renewable scholarships, each valued at varying amounts of up to $10,000.
• The Gulf Winds Foundation Scholarship: Reserved for three incoming higher education students.
• The Rex Burt Trade School Foundation: Reserved for one...
January 9th, 2026033LAKE MARY, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union has once again earned national recognition as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions, an honor presented annually by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the third consecutive year that the Lake Mary-based credit union has received the distinction, underscoring its commitment to member satisfaction, community impact, and financial strength.
The 2026 ranking, which evaluated more than 9,000 financial institutions across the United States, draws on extensive customer surveys, social-media sentiment analysis, and independent financial performance data.
“Being...
January 7th, 2026011JACKSONVILLE, FL - VyStar Credit Union has once again earned national recognition as a premier workplace for technology professionals, securing a top five ranking on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT list. This marks VyStar’s sixth consecutive year on the list, reflecting a sustained commitment to innovation, employee growth, and meaningful impact for the members and communities VyStar serves.
At VyStar, technology is not an end in itself, but a critical enabler of exceptional member experience. VyStar’s IT team plays a vital role in supporting the credit union’s continued growth and scalability, leveraging...
January 6th, 2026017Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Jose Delgado has joined the Executive Leadership Team as Chief Member Experience Officer (CMXO). In this dynamic role, Delgado will integrate Gulf Winds’ services and support systems to deliver a cohesive experience across all aspects of the member experience, ensuring exceptional service and innovative solutions for all members.
“We are looking forward to having Delgado on our executive team. He is passionate about the member experience, well-regarded by his peers, and strives to make a difference in the communities he serves,” said Daniel Souers,...
December 30th, 2025034Pensacola, Florida (December 22, 2025) – Recently, Gulf Winds Credit Union celebrated the groundbreaking of its new headquarters on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola, Florida, alongside community and business leaders. The event
featured remarks from Gulf Winds President and CEO Daniel Souers, Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry, and Pensacola Chamber of Commerce President Todd Thomson.
Since 1954, Gulf Winds has supported individuals, families, and local businesses on their financial journeys. As a trusted financial partner in the region, the credit union plays a key role in driving economic growth, strengthening
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