August 28th, 2025648Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Chelsea Saffold to Branch Manager of the Callaway location.
Chelsea, a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor, has been with Innovations for 3 years. She brings both professional expertise and a strong commitment to community engagement to her new leadership role. With longstanding roots in Bay County, she is dedicated to advancing the credit union’s mission of service and trust by combining strategic leadership with a deep understanding of the community she serves.
“I am passionate about providing excellence to our members...
August 28th, 2025033Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Heather Hart to Branch Manager of the Lynn Haven location.
Heather is a seasoned credit union professional, bringing 36 years of industry experience to her new role. She has been part of the Innovations team for a total of 10 years and has consistently demonstrated her passion for member service and team development.
Known for her approachable leadership style, Heather has built a reputation as a coach and mentor who invests in the success of her team members. Her ability to guide and encourage others has made a lasting impact, fostering a...
August 28th, 20251100Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Lucie Daniel to Branch Manager of the Chipley location.
Lucie has dedicated 14 years to the credit union industry, building her career around her passion for lending and member service. She describes lending as “the most rewarding job,” and takes pride in helping members strengthen their financial futures.
A significant part of Lucie’s work has been credit counseling, where she has guided countless members to improve their credit scores. Her philosophy is simple but impactful: “Work fast, efficiently, and productively, and members...
August 28th, 2025064Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Lindsey Soltis to Branch Manager of the Middle Beach location.
Lindsey began her career with Innovations twelve years ago as a teller, entering the financial industry with no prior background but with a strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Over the years, she has grown tremendously, guided by outstanding leaders and her own determination, evolving into the thoughtful and driven manager she is today.
Her passion for the success and development of the Innovations team is evident in everything she...
August 28th, 2025025JACKSONVILLE, FL - VyStar Foundation is proud to recognize four outstanding nonprofit organizations in North Florida for their unwavering commitment to supporting military members, veterans, and their families As part of VyStar Foundation’s $217,000 investment in 2025 to support veteran services, each of these organizations in North Florida received funding to expand their vital programs addressing food and housing, work force development, and mental health. By investing in these areas, VyStar Foundation aims to create lasting, positive change for those who have selflessly served our nation.
“At VyStar Foundation, we believe that...
August 26th, 20251131Credit 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 at the 2025 Best of Bold City Community’s Choice Awards Gala this month. For the third year in a row, FFCU won the titles of “Best Credit Union” and “Best Boss.” It also won in the category of “Best Place to Work” this year.
"Receiving awards like these results from countless meaningful interactions between our members and staff,” Lister said. “We couldn't have achieved this without our team's commitment to...
August 22nd, 2025128APOPKA, Fla. -- Addition Financial Credit Union and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) celebrated the grand opening of a new student-run Addition Financial branch at Apopka High School, marking the credit union’s 12th high school branch in Central Florida and the 7th within OCPS.
Addition Financial’s High School Branch Program provides students with hands-on financial education and money management skills. Selected Apopka High School students receive in-depth training from the credit union to prepare them to fully staff and operate the branch, located on campus.
“Apopka High School is excited about having an Addition Financial...
August 19th, 2025284Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is honored to announce that it has been named the #11 Best Credit Union to Work For in 2025 by American Banker. This recognition celebrates credit unions across the nation that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational leadership.
“This award is meaningful because it comes from within — it’s a reflection of how our own team members feel about working here,” said Scott Gladden, President of Innovations Financial Credit Union. “We’ve built a culture where people are supported, challenged, and celebrated. When our team...
August 15th, 20250196LAKE MARY, Fla. - Today, Addition Financial Credit Union announced that Zelle®, the person-to-person payment network that reaches more than 150 million enrolled user accounts in America, is now live in both its online banking experience and mobile app, offering convenient digital payments to its more than 190,000 members.
“Addition Financial continues to deliver cutting-edge digital banking tools that make our members’ financial lives easier and more convenient,” said Kevin Wright, Chief Information Officer at Addition Financial Credit Union. “Launching Zelle® within our new Lumin powered digital platform ensures our members can...
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