August 31st, 2026015PANAMA CITY, FL — Innovations Financial Credit Union has been named the No. 1 credit union to work for in Florida and No. 10 nationwide in American Banker’s2026 Best Credit Unions to Work For rankings.
The national recognition places Innovations among the country’s top credit unions for workplace culture and employee satisfaction and makes Innovations the highest-ranked Florida credit union on this year’s Best Credit Unions to Work For list.
The annual program evaluates credit unions through a review of workplace policies, practices and benefits, along with an employee survey that gives team members an opportunity to share their...
August 31st, 2026016Credit Union Awarded Best Credit Union, Best Place to Work and Best Boss
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union and its president and CEO Brent Lister claimed top honors in multiple categories of this year’s Best of Bold City Community Choice Awards. First Florida was named the Best Credit Union along with being listed as a Best Place to Work with the Best Boss in Jacksonville.
"While we’re proud to receive each of these awards, there is something very special about receiving all three of them together, for the second year in a row,” Lister said. “The combination speaks volumes about our organization and the culture we...
August 31st, 2026011Collaboration will introduce a co-branded FAMU affinity debit card that generates donations to the university with every purchase
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Addition Financial Credit Union and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) announced a new multifaceted partnership this week designed to expand access to financial services, education and career-building opportunities for FAMU students.
As part of the collaboration, Addition Financial will launch a co-branded FAMU affinity debit card that will allow students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters to represent the university with every purchase. Each time the card is used,...
August 31st, 202608PANAMA CITY, FL — Innovations Financial Credit Union is celebrating the retirement of Barbara McCullough, Controller, following an extraordinary 49-year career in the financial services industry that has taken her from a teller in Alaska to executive leadership in Northwest Florida.
Barbara began her banking career in 1977 as a teller in Kenai, Alaska. Over the next nearly five decades, she worked at financial institutions in Alaska, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, building extensive experience in banking operations and financial management along the way.
Despite the miles her career has taken her, Panama City has always been home. Except...
August 31st, 2026012Panama City, FL — Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Christina Maguadog to Branch Manager of its Harrison Avenue location in downtown Panama City. Christina has been a valued member of the Innovations team for 14 years, bringing extensive experience in member service, branch operations and team leadership to her new role.
During her career with Innovations, Christina has served as a Financial Services Representative at the credit union’s Lynn Haven, Callaway and Harrison Avenue branches, giving her the opportunity to work with members and team members across several locations. She also led the...
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PENSACOLA, Fla. — PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Vann to Chief Lending Officer. Vann brings extensive lending experience, a proven track record of leadership, and a deep understanding of PenAir's members, markets, and strategic vision. In his previous role as Vice President of Consumer Lending, he played an instrumental role in driving the continued growth and success of the credit union's lending operations.
Under Vann's leadership, PenAir has expanded its lending reach, strengthened portfolio performance, and enhanced the systems and processes that support members throughout their...
August 31st, 2026028Pensacola, Florida – Today, Gulf Winds Credit Union (Gulf Winds) announced plans to operate under a new name and identity: TruWorth Credit UnionTM. The creation of TruWorth Credit Union represents the belief that people are more than the transactions they make, and that banking should remain personal, trusted, and centered around community. This rebrand is expected to take effect in the Spring of 2027.
In addition to the rebrand, Madison County Community Bank (MCCB), headquartered in Madison, Florida, its parent holding company, Madison Community Bancshares Corporation, headquartered in Madison, Florida, and Gulf Winds, jointly announced...
August 31st, 2026016JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – RadiFi Credit Union has named Bryan Shriver as Vice President of Information Systems, further strengthening the organization's commitment to delivering innovative, secure and reliable technology experiences for its members. He began his role on May 4, 2026.
As Vice President of Information Systems, Shriver will play a key role in advancing the credit union's technology strategy while supporting its continued focus on member-first innovation. His appointment expands RadiFi's technology leadership capabilities across operations, infrastructure, process improvement and business continuity.
"Bryan's extensive...
August 27th, 2026054West Palm Beach, FL -- Guardians Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of David "Dave" Mard to the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer, effective August 31, 2026.
Mard brings extensive leadership experience in digital transformation and innovation within the financial services industry. Most recently, he served as Director of Technology Solutions and Innovation Delivery at SkyOne Federal Credit Union, where he played a key role in major initiatives as the credit union grew from approximately $400 million to more than $900 million in assets.
"Dave brings the combination of credit union experience, technical...
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