May 7th, 2024548TAMPA, Fla. (May 7, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, is pleased to welcome Ben Lemoine as chief financial officer and senior vice president.
Lemoine comes to Suncoast with more than 18 years of experience in the credit union industry. In his new role, Lemoine will lead all aspects of Suncoast’s financial strategy, oversee the credit union’s finance, accounting and information technology functions, and manage all budgets and financial operations.
“Ben possesses a strong combination of strategic experience and insight, financial expertise, and a sincere commitment to serving the credit union...
May 6th, 2024450TAMPA, Fla. (May 03, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) CEO Richard Skaggs was honored to speak this past week at the signing of Florida House Bill 989 by Governor Ron DeSantis. The bill grants credit unions the ability to accept deposits from qualified public depositories such as state agencies, departments, universities, and colleges, marking a significant milestone for the credit union industry in Florida.
During his speech at the ceremony, Skaggs highlighted the mutual benefits of the legislation for credit unions and public institutions like University of South Florida (USF). He emphasized how the bill will enable...
April 30th, 2024141Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 29, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Mary Esther Teller Gwen Woullard has been selected as the 5-Star Performer of the 1st Quarter of 2024. Gwen has been employed with the Credit Union since January 2015 and currently resides in Crestview.
The 5-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces EFCU's Five-Star Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Gwen was nominated for exhibiting EFCU’s values on a daily basis. She enjoys assisting members, and they...
April 26th, 2024535Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 26, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is proud to once again support the United Way Emerald Coast’s 30th Annual Day of Caring during National Volunteer Week April 21-27. Twelve Eglin Federal Credit Union employees participated by cleaning and landscaping a foster home at Children in Crisis in Fort Walton Beach. Twenty-seven soldiers from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) partnered with the Credit Union to paint the Crestview Manor Assisted Living facility Thursday, April 25.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union has a long tradition of supporting our annual Day of Caring and this year was no different!”...
April 23rd, 2024366Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 23, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union held a ribbon cutting ceremony today at its new Pace Branch located at 4413 US-90. This is EFCU’s third location in Santa Rosa County with the Navarre Branch opening nearly 17 years in August 2007. The Gulf Breeze ATM/Video Teller location opened in September 2023. As part of the Credit Union’s growth and expansion efforts, La Macchia Group is the design/build firm for the new Pace Branch. The Freeport Branch is opening soon, and the Operations Center is expected to be completed this summer.
The National Credit Union Administration recently approved expanding...
April 15th, 2024387Pensacola, FL, April 15, 2024 - Members First Credit Union of Florida recently presented its inaugural Financial Fitness Fair, hosted at Booker T. Washington High School. In collaboration with the BTWHS Senior Executive Board, Members First engaged over 350 high school seniors in an interactive, reality-based challenge focused on financial literacy, coinciding with National Financial Literacy Month in April.
During the event, seniors were provided with fictitious careers, family profiles, and monthly incomes, and were tasked with navigating various life choices. Facilitated by Members First team members, students made decisions on...
April 15th, 2024169Pensacola, Florida, April 2024 – Members First Credit Union of Florida proudly announces the retirement of its esteemed President and Chief Executive Officer, Caryl Greene, who has served the credit union with unwavering loyalty and dedication for 38 years. Ms. Greene's retirement marks the conclusion of an illustrious career characterized by visionary leadership, remarkable achievements, and a steadfast commitment to the mission of Members First Credit Union.
Throughout her tenure as President and CEO, Caryl Greene has been instrumental in driving positive transformations within Members First, navigating the organization through...
April 15th, 2024278 - Innovations Financial Credit Union is thrilled to announce the success of its recent Charity Golf Tournament, held on March 29, 2024. The event, which took place at Bay Point Golf Club, was organized to support the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center, a vital organization dedicated to assisting children and families in need.
Through the generosity and support of our credit union partners, local credit union friends, and various community businesses, the tournament raised an impressive total of $21,646.99. This substantial contribution will directly benefit the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center, enabling them to continue their...
April 15th, 2024199TAMPA, Fla. (April 11, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is pleased to announce Senior Vice President (SVP)/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Miles Strickland has been named one of Tampa Bay Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Honorees.
The CFO of the Year awards recognize the top financial executives who help grow their companies and are active in the Tampa Bay economy. These executives go above and beyond for their teams and play an influential role in the community. This year 17 local financial executives were honored.
Strickland has served as SVP/CFO for USF Federal Credit Union for the last 12 years. Throughout his tenure...
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