July 18th, 2022449Tampa, FL – July 18, 2022 – USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is pleased to welcome Richard J. Sellwood, MBA, CUDE, as the organization’s new Vice President of Member Experience.
Sellwood, who most recently served as VP of Member Services for Reliant Community Credit Union in Rochester, NY, has spent 15 years working in credit unions overseeing all aspects of member care and member experience.
“Richard’s strong background in caring for members and making sure their needs are met will bring fresh perspectives to our credit union,” USF FCU President and CEO Richard J. Skaggs said. “He will continue to ensure that we meet...
July 7th, 20223100Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (July 6, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union held a groundbreaking ceremony today at its new Pace Branch location. This will be the second Eglin FCU branch located in Santa Rosa County. The Navarre Branch opened nearly 15 years ago. As part of the Credit Union’s growth and expansion efforts, property was recently purchased at 4413 US-90 in Pace. La Macchia Group is the design/build firm for the new Pace branch, the Operations Center and the recently announced Freeport branch, all expected to be completed in 2023.
“On behalf of the Eglin Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, I’d like to be one of the first...
June 30th, 20222155Tampa, Fl (June 30, 2022) – floridacentral Credit Union announces the retirement of its President and CEO, Laida Garcia, effective January 2023. floridacentral, with assets of $625 million and more than 50,000 members, serves eleven counties along Florida’s west coast and operates 12 branch offices.
“On behalf of the entire board, I want to share our heartfelt appreciation for Laida’s dedicated service”, Board Chair Margaret Spurrier said in a prepared statement. “Her leadership and dedication, not only to floridacentral, but to the credit union industry, exemplifies her commitment to credit union principles and values. We...
June 29th, 2022360Pensacola, Florida – (June 29, 2022) Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air FCU) has selected its three teams to participate in the 2022 NOW Program. Follow along as John and Veronica, Crystal, and Jack navigate the seven-month journey, designed to guide contestants to the financial freedom they’ve been dreaming of while they compete for the chance to win $5,000.
“We are entering our third year of the NOW program,” says Casey Brueske, Community Education Development Specialist for Pen Air FCU. NOW Teams are paired with a certified Pen Air Financial Counselor, who will work directly with them to create an individualized financial...
June 28th, 2022073Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (June 28, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union was recognized by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions and Affiliates as Credit Union of the Year in Florida for 2021 in the category of more than $500 million in assets. LSCU & Affiliates selected Eglin FCU for our outstanding service to members and the communities we serve. The award ceremony took place at the 2022 Southeastern Credit Union Conference and Expo in Orlando on Thursday, June 16. Read the LSCU news release here. Watch the announcement here.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union is very proud of being named the large Credit Union of the Year in Florida,”...
June 27th, 20221622Florida A&M University Federal Credit Union (FAMUFCU) Board of Directors is excited to announce that Ms. Alexandra Currie was selected to serve as the next President. Mrs. Sheilah Montgomery, who has over 45 years of credit union experience, served as the FAMUFCU President/CEO over the last four (4) years and will continue to serve as a part/time Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mrs. Montgomery has done a remarkable job over these past four (4) years in accomplishing so many positive and impactful outcomes with our members, small minority businesses, the PPP loan programs with the support of our regulators. “This is a legacy...
June 27th, 20221104Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (June 27, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to recognize Senior Accountant Mark Sheltra of Fort Walton Beach for his 30 years of service.
“We’d like to thank Mark for his dedication and commitment to Eglin Federal Credit Union,” said President/CEO Jerry Williams. “We appreciate his contributions throughout the years, which have helped us succeed and achieve our Mission.”
During his celebration Mark said, “Thank you very much for this recognition. I am very proud to have served the members and employees of Eglin Federal Credit Union for 30 years. I am most proud of playing an integral...
June 24th, 2022655Pensacola, Florida – (June 24, 2022) Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) named among Forbes.com top credit unions for the third consecutive year.
“Being named one of the best credit unions in your state is an immense honor,” says Delbert Lee Morgan, Pen Air Federal Credit Union’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Receiving this designation attests to the dedication of our team to enhance lives of our members and communities. Pen Air strives to meet our members where they are by listening, understanding, and personalizing experiences.”
In order to evaluate the more than 5,000 credit unions in the United States,...
June 22nd, 2022454Pensacola, FLA. (June 21, 2022) – BauerFinancial, Inc., in Coral Gables, Florida, announces that Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) has once again earned its highest 5-Star Superior rating. Having achieved Bauer’s highest rating for the latest 129 consecutive quarters, Pen Air has also been given the “Best of Bauer” status, a designation reserved only for those credit unions that have earned a 5-Star rating for 25 straight years or longer.
“Our purpose is to enhance lives through exceptional service, strength and financial solutions,” says Delbert Lee Morgan, Pen Air Federal Credit Union President & CEO. “Earning...
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