May 21st, 2026027LAKE MARY, Fla. (May 21, 2026) – The Addition Financial Foundation is celebrating 20 years of investing in student success by awarding scholarships to 10 outstanding students through its 2026 Joseph A. Melbourne Jr. Annual Scholarship Program -- its largest group of recipients to date.
Named in honor of Addition Financial Credit Union’s former President and CEO, the program provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. This year, the Foundation expanded the program to reach more students than ever before, awarding eight scholarships to high school seniors and two to graduate-level students. Each recipient will...
May 21st, 2026028Pensacola, Florida (May 20, 2025) – As part of its continued leadership evolution, Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to announce two senior leadership promotions that further align the organization around responsible growth, operational excellence, and exceptional member service.
Haley Murph has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Technology. In this position, Murph will bring together our Business Transformation team, Enterprise Technology team, and Cybersecurity team. Uniting these teams will allow for more seamless work across departments to deliver an even better, more modern banking experience for the members and communities...
May 20th, 2026023Pensacola, Florida (May 18, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Walt Stepnowski to Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. In this expanded role, Stepnowski will continue to lead Gulf Wind’s enterprise strategy, innovation, and technology efforts while assuming responsibility for accounting and finance as well as marketing. This alignment will drive greater collaboration and advancement across the organization, accelerating execution, and ensuring member-focused growth.
“Walt has been a driving force in the recent growth of Gulf Winds” said Daniel Souers, President and...
May 18th, 2026020JACKSONVILLE, FL - Fraud and identity theft continue to impact millions of Americans each year, often beginning with personal information that was improperly discarded or left exposed. That risk can lead to financial loss, identity theft, and long-term stress for individuals and families.
To help communities stay protected, VyStar Credit Union is hosting free “Shred to Protect Day” events across Florida and Georgia, giving residents a safe and secure way to dispose sensitive documents before they can be used for fraud.
“Fraud prevention works best when communities stay informed and proactive,” said a Chuck Meredith, VyStar Vice...
May 15th, 2026031Pensacola, Florida (May 14, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pete Lauter has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Wealth Management. In this strategic role, Lauter will act as program manager for the Raymond James Financial Services advisors located at Gulf Winds and will oversee all wealth management services, expand the market presence, and develop a high-performing team of financial advisors dedicated to delivering exceptional results for members.
“We are excited to welcome Pete and continue enhancing the personalized wealth management experience for our members,” said Daniel Souers, President...
May 13th, 2026020Panama City, FL (May 13, 2026) – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that Kristie McLane, Director of Community Business Development, graduated from Leadership Northwest Florida Class IV on May 8, 2026.
McLane was one of just 25 leaders selected by the Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation to participate in this prestigious program, which focuses on strengthening regional collaboration through community, content, and connection.
Over the course of seven months, Class IV participants engaged in an immersive educational experience alongside leaders from across Northwest Florida, representing a wide range of...
May 12th, 2026020Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (May 11, 2026) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce its Santa Rosa Beach ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru located at 4634 U.S. Highway 98 W. is now open.
Touch the ATM/Video Teller screen to speak with an Eglin FCU Video Teller Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Fridays until 7 p.m. Video Tellers are local employees working from our Operations Center in Fort Walton Beach and are happy to assist members with deposits, withdrawals, transfers, payments and any other general account questions. The ATMs are available 24/7 using your Eglin FCU ATM or Debit Card. Learn more at...
May 4th, 2026030Orlando, FL – Addition Financial Credit Union has launched a new affinity debit card to benefit Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, allowing members to support lifesaving pediatric care with everyday purchases. The program is administered in partnership with Orlando Health Foundation.
The co-branded Addition Financial Visa® debit card features artwork by sisters Celeste (7) and Gabi (10), patients at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer, whose artwork won the contest to design the card—a celebration of the creativity and resilience of the children we serve. Addition Financial will donate $0.03 for every transaction, with...
May 4th, 2026032The Liz Nix Fundraiser for Animal Rescue is back for its fifth year with the same mission to unite the community around raising much-needed funds
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Animal welfare organizations serving North Florida and South Georgia save the lives of thousands of animals each year. Since 2022, First Commerce Credit Union has raised funds annually throughout National Pet Month in May to help ensure these organizations can continue their vital work.
First Commerce launched the Liz Nix Fundraiser for Animal Rescue in Nashville, Georgia, in honor of longtime animal advocate Liz Nix. The fundraiser has raised more than $35,000 to date,...
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