October 6th, 202609FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Addition Financial Credit Union Named Top Workplace for 2026
Annual Award from Orlando Sentinel Media Group Based on Employee Feedback
LAKE MARY, Fla. (Oct. 5, 2026) – Addition Financial Credit Union is a Top Workplaces award winner for 2026, receiving the distinction from the Orlando Sentinel Media Group. This annual list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.
The confidential workplace survey from Energage is a research-backed employee engagement review that measures the workplace experience and the...
October 6th, 2026026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAMPUS USA Credit Union CEO Jerry Benton Announces Retirement
Jeff Thieman will succeed Benton as CEO on January 1, 2027
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — — CAMPUS USA Credit Union announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Jerry Benton will retire at the end of 2026, concluding more than 27 years of service to CAMPUS and over 40 years in the credit union industry. Benton joined CAMPUS in 1999 as Chief Operating Officer, before being named President and CEO in 2014. Throughout his tenure, Benton helped guide CAMPUS through a period of significant growth while maintaining the credit union’s focus on its members,...
October 6th, 2026014Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Payroll and Benefits Specialist Wilma Taylor for 25 years of service. Wilma currently resides in Crestview.
On Thursday, Oct. 1, a celebratory breakfast was held at the Fort Walton Beach Branch to honor Wilma’s milestone anniversary. Friends, family and coworkers gathered to recognize her dedication and contributions.
“For the majority of her career, Wilma has served in one of the most critical roles within our organization, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time,” said AVP of Human Resources Daniel Anderson. “Her professionalism,...
October 6th, 2026010Financial Fitness Day delivers free education, personalized guidance and practical resources to Jacksonville families.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – More than 150 Jacksonville residents attended the 2026 City of Jacksonville Financial Fitness Day Presented by VyStar Credit Union earlier today at the Jacksonville Public Library's Main Library Conference Center. Participants gained access to financial education, community resources and practical tools to strengthen their financial wellbeing. The event was hosted by the City of Jacksonville and sponsored by VyStar Credit Union along with community partner It’s My Money.
Financial Fitness Day brought...
October 1st, 2026012Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2026) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Information Systems Core Systems Computer Operator II Mary Calvert for 25 years of service. Mary currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
On Tuesday, Sept. 29, a celebratory breakfast was held at the Operations Center to honor Mary’s milestone anniversary. Friends and coworkers gathered to recognize her dedication and contributions.
"Thank you, Mary, for 25 years of outstanding service and commitment to Eglin Federal Credit Union,” said Information Systems Manager Susan Coup. “Your hard work, positive attitude and willingness to...
September 27th, 2026019Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - The Eglin Federal Credit Union Marketing Department was recognized by the Southern Public Relations Federation(SPRF) with their 2026 Lantern Award on Sept. 22, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The SPRF is a regional network of public relations and communications professionals serving Alabama, North Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi. The SPRF Lantern Awards honor outstanding public relations, communications, and marketing work across the Gulf South, recognizing campaigns and projects that demonstrate excellence in strategy, execution and measurable results.
Eglin FCU’s Spring 2025 auto loan campaign, Dive into...
September 27th, 2026023Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union and Peoples Exchange Bank, headquartered in Monroeville, Alabama, alongside its parent holding company, Peoples Exchange Bancshares, Inc., are pleased to jointly announce they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Gulf Winds Credit Union will acquire Peoples Exchange Bank (the proposed “Transaction”), bringing together two trusted financial institutions dedicated to strengthening the long-term financial stability of the communities they call home.
Embracing the motto, Growing for Good, Gulf Winds Credit Union is steadily expanding, and on a mission to do more for its members and...
September 27th, 2026033Awarded Best Credit Union, Best Financial Planning Services, Best Place to Work, Best Mortgage Lender and Best Boss
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union and its president and CEO Brent Lister claimed top honors in multiple categories of this year’s Tallahassee Community's Choice Awards. First Florida was named Best Credit Union, Best Financial Planning Services (FFIS), Best Place to Work and Best Mortgage Lender, and its president and CEO was recognized as Best Boss in Tallahassee.
"While we’re proud to receive each of these awards, there is something very special about receiving all of them together,” Lister said. “The...
September 27th, 2026020The program, now in its fourth year, teaches financial literacy to kids as young as four years of age
ORLANDO, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union and the Rosen Preschools have joined forces for the ADDing FUNdamentals program, an innovative financial literacy program that introduces preschool-aged children to essential money management concepts through engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
Developed through a partnership with Junior Achievement of Central Florida and the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, the ADDing FUNdamentals program teaches young learners foundational financial skills through interactive...
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