August 18th, 2026020
Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union furthered their commitment to supporting the community through a $20,000 donation to the 2026 Cat Country for Kids Radiothon, hosted in partnership with the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. All proceeds from the event directly benefit the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart.
As the region’s only pediatric hospital, the Studer Family Children's Hospital provides care for the community’s youngest patients in neonatal care and specialized pediatric services. This donation from Gulf Winds provides more than money towards the Cat Country for Kids’ mission. It...
August 17th, 2026021Three recipients whose leadership, vision, and impact are shaping the future of the credit union movement will be honored on one epic night in Washington, D.C.
Madison, Wis. – After a highly competitive nomination and selection process, the National Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. Three remarkable legacies are receiving one of the credit union movement's highest honors and will be celebrated by credit unions nation-wide at the Foundation’s Gala next year.
The 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards recipients represent the very best of the credit union movement: leaders...
August 17th, 2026019COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that Jeremiah Kossen, President/CEO of Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) in Lakeland, Florida, was appointed to the Corporate One Board of Directors. Kossen will fill the unexpired term of former Board member Janice Hollar, who retired from the Board in May 2026. His term began July 8, 2026, and will continue through April 2027.
Kossen has served as President/CEO of PEFCU since 2022 and has been a member of the Corporate One Supervisory Committee since May 2025. Before joining PEFCU, he was President/CEO of Town and Country Credit Union in Minot, North...
August 17th, 2026016Partnership will introduce a co-branded affinity debit card, campus financial education and career opportunities for students
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union and Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), one of Florida’s leading historically Black universities, today announced a new partnership that will provide B-CU students with greater access to financial education, hands-on career opportunities and resources designed to support their financial success.
Through the partnership, Addition Financial will become the preferred credit union of Bethune-Cookman University and introduce a co-branded B-CU affinity debit card...
August 17th, 2026019Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Woodfin to Vice President of Deposit and Payment Operations. In this role, Woodfin will strengthen operational functions, including payment processing, overdraft programs, fraud mitigation, IRA support, and other member-centered initiatives, while ensuring credit union operations remain compliant.
With over thirty-six years of diverse financial service experience, Woodfin has proven to skillfully navigate initiatives in the digital payments landscape and credit union industry. As Vice President of Deposit and Payment Operations, she will lead...
August 12th, 2026025Renovate to Educate initiative expands to five Central Florida schools, helping remove barriers to learning before the new school year begins
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Just days before students return to the classroom, Addition Financial Credit Union and the Addition Financial Foundation are celebrating the completion of its 2026 Renovate to Educate initiative by unveiling newly transformed needs spaces at five public schools across Central Florida.
Designed to serve students and families experiencing homelessness or financial hardship, these welcoming support centers are stocked with food, clothing, hygiene products, and other everyday...
August 7th, 2026029Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is pleased to announce its Fall Shred Day event series, offering Florida residents a free and convenient way to safely dispose of sensitive personal documents. Events will be held at LMCU branch locations across the state from September 26 through December 5, 2026.
LMCU has partnered with Safeguard and A1 Shredding & Recycling to bring on-site shredding trucks and staff to each location. No membership is required to participate. Anyone is welcome to pull up and shred.
Events will be held at the following locations:
Saturday, September 26 | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. — New Tampa Branch, 17635 Bruce B...
August 4th, 2026038Experienced industry leader brings decades of digital transformation expertise to Jacksonville-headquartered credit union
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - VyStar Credit Union is pleased to announce that Jim Ryan, a recognized leader in the credit union and financial technology industries, is joining the organization as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.
In this role, Ryan will help advance VyStar's long term strategic priorities, support innovation initiatives, strengthen industry partnerships and identify opportunities that enhance member value while positioning the credit union for continued growth.
Ryan joins VyStar from Curql...
August 4th, 2026015Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Facilities/Procurement Specialist Andrew Funk has been selected as the Five-Star Performer of the second quarter of 2026. Andrew has been employed with the Credit Union since May 2025 and currently resides in Niceville. The Five-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces Eglin FCU's Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Andrew was nominated by his coworkers for consistently going above and beyond in his role, providing support...
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