August 31st, 2023064Pensacola, Florida – (August 30, 2023) Pen Air® Credit Union (PenAir) is pleased to announce the recent promotion of John Huddleston to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
Huddleston joined PenAir in 2022 from Credit Union of the Rockies, where he served as their senior leader over finance and accounting for 3 years. He has over 13 years of experience delivering financial and management accounting excellence across local government, public accounting, and credit unions. Huddleston has bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance as well as a master’s degree in accounting from the University of West Florida. He holds...
August 31st, 20236149Panama City, FL - August 29, 2023 – Innovations Financial Credit Union, headquartered in Panama City, FL, has entered into an agreement to acquire First National Bank Northwest Florida, also located in Panama City, FL. This strategic move emphasizes Innovations’ commitment to delivering enhanced financial services to the local community.
The Innovations Board of Directors and the First National Bank Northwest Florida Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of the merger and acquisition. The consolidated financial institutions will manage $570 Million in assets upon regulatory approval and operate eight branch locations with...
August 23rd, 2023052JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union is one of the most trustworthy credit unions in Florida, according to CardRates.com. The financial institution is specifically recognized under the category: “Best Community Outreach,” among others on the “10 Most Trustworthy Credit Unions in Florida” list.
The review states that First Florida has one of the busiest community calendars compared to other credit unions. The distinction also acknowledges the It’s a Money Thing® financial education program as well as First Florida’s Youth Center – both of which prioritize engaging with the community.
Michelle Troha, senior...
August 17th, 20232767TAMPA, Fla. (August 16, 2023) With respect and gratitude, Suncoast Credit Union announces the loss of Perry Dawson, beloved former President and CEO of Suncoast Credit Union from 1967 to 1996. Mr. Dawson was 95 years old and leaves behind his wife Ruth, four daughters and nine grandchildren.
Mr. Dawson built a 40 year legacy in the credit union industry. He served Suncoast Credit Union for 29 years, beginning with 4,5 00 members and 18 employees, growing Suncoast to be the 12th largest credit union in the country at the time of his retirement His door was always open, and he was the leader who shared knowledge and tools to enable others...
August 1st, 202323127First Commerce Credit Union and community members raised $10,847 as part of a grassroots effort to generate awareness and funds to support local animal rescue organizations during National Pet Month. First Commerce’s donation included money collected for four nonprofits: Hearts to Homes Humane Society in Nashville, Ga., the Humane Society of Valdosta/Lowndes County, and the Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society, and the Leon County Humane Society in Tallahassee.
Last year, First Commerce launched the inaugural fundraiser in Nashville, Ga., to honor the memory of longtime animal advocate Elizabeth “Liz” Nix, mother of Rodney Nix...
July 31st, 202324214JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – First Florida Credit Union is among the state’s top 10 best mid-sized companies to work for, according to Florida Trend’s 2023 Best Companies To Work For list.
Ranked eighth in the mid-size company category, the financial institution is one of only 100 companies in the state – and the only Jacksonville-based credit union – to earn the distinction this year.
Michelle Troha, senior vice president of marketing at First Florida Credit Union, said her company is honored to have been recognized by the Florida Trend list for a 10th time – a feat she says is a testament to her organization’s ongoing...
July 31st, 20232865Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (July 27, 2023) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Certified IRA Specialist Teri Broxson has been selected as the 5-Star Performer for the second quarter of 2023. Teri has been employed with the Credit Union for 26 years and currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
Member Service Supervisor Vanessa Cicchiani-Taylor said, “Teri is dedicated and proactive in helping our membership. She has also immersed herself in the community by volunteering to teach classes at the Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of West Florida to further our members’ and our community’s knowledge about IRA...
July 25th, 20233045Pensacola, Florida – (July 25, 2023) PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) kicks off its annual Financial Wellness Competition - NOW. Designed to provide hands-on financial education, this seven-month journey promises to empower individuals and strengthen their financial future.
NOW offers a unique opportunity for contestants to enhance their financial knowledge, develop practical skills and foster long-term financial stability. Teams will work with a certified PenAir Financial Counselor to tackle a range of financial topics, including budgeting, savings, investing, and debt management. Contestants will also be competing for their chance to win...
July 18th, 20232757Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (July 18, 2023) - Eglin Federal Credit Union today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its DeFuniak Springs ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru located at 677 Highway 90. The first phase of this site is now open. A full-service branch will open at this location later in 2024.
Members have the ability to speak with a live teller over two-way video during regular business hours. Video Tellers are available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. These personalized tellers assist members with deposits, withdrawals, transfers, payments and questions. Video Teller ITMs also operate...
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