January 9th, 2026137LAKE MARY, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union has once again earned national recognition as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions, an honor presented annually by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the third consecutive year that the Lake Mary-based credit union has received the distinction, underscoring its commitment to member satisfaction, community impact, and financial strength.
The 2026 ranking, which evaluated more than 9,000 financial institutions across the United States, draws on extensive customer surveys, social-media sentiment analysis, and independent financial performance data.
“Being...
January 7th, 2026020JACKSONVILLE, FL - VyStar Credit Union has once again earned national recognition as a premier workplace for technology professionals, securing a top five ranking on Foundry’s Computerworld 2026 Best Places to Work in IT list. This marks VyStar’s sixth consecutive year on the list, reflecting a sustained commitment to innovation, employee growth, and meaningful impact for the members and communities VyStar serves.
At VyStar, technology is not an end in itself, but a critical enabler of exceptional member experience. VyStar’s IT team plays a vital role in supporting the credit union’s continued growth and scalability, leveraging...
January 6th, 2026026Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Jose Delgado has joined the Executive Leadership Team as Chief Member Experience Officer (CMXO). In this dynamic role, Delgado will integrate Gulf Winds’ services and support systems to deliver a cohesive experience across all aspects of the member experience, ensuring exceptional service and innovative solutions for all members.
“We are looking forward to having Delgado on our executive team. He is passionate about the member experience, well-regarded by his peers, and strives to make a difference in the communities he serves,” said Daniel Souers,...
December 30th, 2025043Pensacola, Florida (December 22, 2025) – Recently, Gulf Winds Credit Union celebrated the groundbreaking of its new headquarters on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola, Florida, alongside community and business leaders. The event
featured remarks from Gulf Winds President and CEO Daniel Souers, Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry, and Pensacola Chamber of Commerce President Todd Thomson.
Since 1954, Gulf Winds has supported individuals, families, and local businesses on their financial journeys. As a trusted financial partner in the region, the credit union plays a key role in driving economic growth, strengthening
the community, and...
December 20th, 2025025
LAKE MARY, Fla. – The holiday season once again brought out the spirit of generosity among Addition Financial Credit Union team members, who volunteered their time and resources to support nonprofits across Central Florida, North Florida, and South Georgia as part of the organization’s annual “Season of Giving” campaign.
Over the months of November and December, more than 150 Addition Financial volunteers dedicated over 450 hours of service through ten volunteer events benefiting ten different nonprofit organizations.
Team members spread holiday cheer through a variety of community projects, including:
Holiday...
December 20th, 2025024Annual holiday campaign collects 15,000 toys for Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys For Tots program in South Florida
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union partnered with WPLG-TV Local 10 in Miami/Fort Lauderdale to help make the holidays brighter for thousands of children across South Florida. On December 12, the credit union donated hundreds of toys and a $1,000 contribution as part of the station’s annual Big Bus Toy Express, which collects new, unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program.
Tropical Financial’s Plantation branch served as one of nine collection stops along the Big...
December 12th, 2025139Tallahassee’s largest annual business event will showcase transformative change including Lemonis’ 3 Ps® philosophy—People, Process, and Product
Tallahassee, Fla. — Renowned entrepreneur, investor, reality TV star, and Camping World Chairman & CEO Marcus Lemonis will be the latest headliner at Tallahassee’s premier business event — the Power Forward Speaker Series — in January 2026.
As part of First Commerce’s dedication to the business community, Tallahassee’s largest locally based credit union created the Power Forward Speaker Series 12 years ago, which is hosted in partnership with the Florida State University...
December 10th, 2025016Donation Supports Life-Changing Care at Studer Family Children’s Hospital
Pensacola, Florida — Credit unions from across Northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast came together at Studer Family Children’s Hospital on Friday December 5, 2025 to present a $48,000 donation to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). The funds were raised through the inaugural Northwest & Gulf Coast Chapters Charity Scramble Golf Tournament and will directly support the purchase of the Tecotherm Cooling System for medically fragile newborns in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
While the tournament brought together teams from credit unions,...
December 8th, 2025028Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Craig Vinson Sr. has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Wealth Management. In this strategic role, Vinson will oversee all wealth management services, expand the program’s market presence, and mentor a team of professionals skilled in aligning clients’ financial goals with the institution’s objectives.
“Adding someone with Vinson’s experience and community-minded approach is a positive step forward for Gulf Winds,” said Daniel Souers, President and CEO of Gulf Winds Credit Union. “He understands the needs of our clients, and his...
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