April 15th, 20241110Pensacola, 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, 2024295 - 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, 20241120TAMPA, 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...
April 15th, 2024068Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 9, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union and the Okaloosa County School District teamed up to bring financial literacy to high school students. Approximately 60 high school students from the 9th to 12th grades participated in lessons facilitated by Eglin Federal Credit Union’s VP Membership and Community Development, Neko Stubblefield, at Crestview High School April 9. The personal financial literacy course covers a wide range of topics, from opening a checking or savings account to planning for retirement.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union is committed to the communities we serve by providing free financial...
April 15th, 2024339Jacksonville, Fl. – VyStar Credit Union was recently honored with a 2023 Economic Vehicle Accessibility Award (EVAA) from Open Lending at its inaugural EVAAs, held in Washington, D.C.
VyStar was recognized for its commitment to driving access to vehicle ownership through equitable financing opportunities for consumers often overlooked by traditional underwriting methods.
Awards are based on categories defined by the asset size of the credit union and judged by the number of Lenders Protection certified loans booked for the 2023 calendar year.
Through Open Lending, VyStar assisted more than 5,000 members receive approval for auto...
April 8th, 2024446Pensacola, Florida (April 5, 2024) – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards – the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
PenAir received the following recognition:
Point of Sale Display & Retail Merchandising – Diamond Winner
Video Non-Commercial (Single) – Category’s Best and Diamond Winner
“We’re very proud of the work we do at PenAir helping to improve the financial well-being of our members and giving back to the communities we serve,” shares Lee Morgan, President and CEO...
March 21st, 2024759Pensacola, Florida (March 21, 2024) – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) congratulates Beverly Johnson as the first-place winner of its 2023-2024 NOW Program, a seven-month-long financial wellness competition that gives participants a better understanding of their income vs. expenses while creating healthier spending habits. As the first-place winner, Beverly received a $10,000 cash prize from PenAir.
“The goal I am most proud of is improving my credit score. When I saw my debt balances go down, I was thrilled. It was such a huge weight off my shoulders,” shares Johnson, whose next goal is to buy a home. “I am so grateful for PenAir’s...
March 20th, 2024679TAMPA, Fla. (March 20, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is pleased to announce it has hired Juli Lewis as Vice President of Community Engagement.
Working in the credit union industry for more than 25 years, Lewis joined USF FCU in January. Her credit union experience began with Suncoast Credit Union, followed by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions where she served as Director of the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation. Her primary focuses at the foundation were financial capability, community development, disaster relief and professional development.
As Vice President of Community Engagement at USF FCU, Lewis will be...
March 19th, 2024162Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its Smyrna location is now open at 4575 S. Cobb Drive in Smyrna, Georgia. This is VyStar’s third full-service branch in Metro Atlanta and joins branches in Stockbridge and Suwanee. The Smyrna branch features VyStar’s innovative digital-forward design, which enhances how employees connect with members. This includes interactive touchscreen kiosks that provide helpful financial tools and allow members to quickly explore the latest products, services, and rates.
“We’re excited to open our Smyrna branch and expand the credit union’s presence in Metro Atlanta,” said...
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