August 11th, 2025019TALLAHASSEE, FL — Countless studies and surveys have reinforced that the summer learning “slide” — learning loss that can happen during long periods away from the classroom — is real. The FCCU Foundation launched Finance FUNdamentals to keep minds engaged and teach valuable life skills. As First Commerce Credit Union’s nonprofit subsidiary, the FCCU Foundation offers free financial literacy resources.
“At First Commerce, we believe financial education is a powerful tool for unlocking potential,” said Cecilia Homison, CEO of First Commerce Credit Union. “Programs like this help us live our purpose—empowering people and...
August 5th, 2025028Pensacola, FL — Members First Credit Union of Florida is pleased to welcome Jason Dean as its new Chief Financial Officer. Dean brings more than 18 years of accounting and leadership experience, including his most recent role as the Chief Executive Officer at Alabama State Employees Credit Union.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and graduate of Auburn University, Dean has served as a CFO in the credit union industry since 2016, following earlier roles as a senior auditor and senior accountant. In his new role, he will lead the credit union’s financial operations and strategy to support continued growth and member-focused...
August 5th, 2025039Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeremy Wood to Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In this expanded leadership role, Wood will oversee the credit union’s strategic planning, human resources, marketing and communications, enterprise projects, information technology, and digital banking functions.
Since joining Innovations in 2021, Wood has played a critical role in driving operational improvements, leading high-impact projects, and shaping the credit union’s long-term growth strategy. As Director of Strategic Initiatives, he led the development of key...
August 5th, 2025016Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of David Powell to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this executive leadership role, Powell will oversee the credit union’s core operations, branch network, deposit and loan servicing, collections, and facilities.
Powell brings nearly three decades of experience in banking, lending, and operational leadership to the COO position. Since joining Innovations in 2013, he has led the business lending team and most recently served as Director of Mortgage and Business Lending. In that role, he strengthened portfolio performance,...
August 1st, 2025211Joy Bing is promoted to Chief Operations Officer and Daryn Gardner is now Senior Vice President of Lending and Retail Operations
JACKSONVILLE, FL — RadiFi Credit Union is proud to announce the promotions of two of its executive leaders, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to operational excellence and member-focused growth. Joy Bing has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer (COO), and Daryn Gardner has been named Senior Vice President of Lending and Retail Operations. These executive appointments reflect RadiFi’s ongoing commitment to building a resilient, agile leadership team poised to meet the evolving needs of its...
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Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that IT Technician Elaine Carr has been selected as the 5-Star Performer of the Second Quarter of 2025. Elaine has been employed with the Credit Union since February 2020 and currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
The 5-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces Eglin FCU's Five-Star Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Elaine was nominated by a colleague who highlighted her exceptional contributions to the IT team and her...
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Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union presented Westonwood Ranch in Walton County with a $50,000 check on Friday, July 25, 2025. The funding will support upgrades to Westonwood Ranch’s technology and communication systems, expanding learning opportunities for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
At the check presentation ceremony, Lindy Wood, founder and CEO of Westonwood Ranch, said, “With this $50,000 gift, we’re going to be able to invest in our technology here at Westonwood Ranch. To have a partnership like this with Eglin Federal Credit Union is incredible, and we are...
July 24th, 2025017TAMPA, Fla. – USF Credit Union has been named a recipient of the 2025 Digital Growth Award by the World Council of Credit Unions, recognizing the credit union’s commitment to delivering innovative digital banking tools that put members first.
Announced during WOCCU’s annual international conference in Stockholm, Sweden, the award honors credit unions that are redefining how people experience financial services. USF Credit Union was recognized for launching two standout offerings: Flex Pay, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) option, and Plan Your Purchase, which helps members prepare for upcoming expenses.
“These tools are more...
July 24th, 202508Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union partnered with Okaloosa Saves and Renasant Bank for the annual Teach Children to Save campaign April 1 – June 30. Youths were encouraged to set a savings goal and make a deposit into their savings account. Their names were entered into a random drawing for six children to win a $50 deposit into their savings account from Okaloosa Saves. Winners were invited for recognition prior to the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners budget meeting on Tuesday, July 22 where they received certificates.
This year, 102 youths from Eglin FCU and Renasant Bank under the age of 18 participated in...
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