August 31st, 2026039
PENSACOLA, Fla. — PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Vann to Chief Lending Officer. Vann brings extensive lending experience, a proven track record of leadership, and a deep understanding of PenAir's members, markets, and strategic vision. In his previous role as Vice President of Consumer Lending, he played an instrumental role in driving the continued growth and success of the credit union's lending operations.
Under Vann's leadership, PenAir has expanded its lending reach, strengthened portfolio performance, and enhanced the systems and processes that support members throughout their...
August 31st, 2026039Pensacola, Florida – Today, Gulf Winds Credit Union (Gulf Winds) announced plans to operate under a new name and identity: TruWorth Credit UnionTM. The creation of TruWorth Credit Union represents the belief that people are more than the transactions they make, and that banking should remain personal, trusted, and centered around community. This rebrand is expected to take effect in the Spring of 2027.
In addition to the rebrand, Madison County Community Bank (MCCB), headquartered in Madison, Florida, its parent holding company, Madison Community Bancshares Corporation, headquartered in Madison, Florida, and Gulf Winds, jointly announced...
August 31st, 2026045JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – RadiFi Credit Union has named Bryan Shriver as Vice President of Information Systems, further strengthening the organization's commitment to delivering innovative, secure and reliable technology experiences for its members. He began his role on May 4, 2026.
As Vice President of Information Systems, Shriver will play a key role in advancing the credit union's technology strategy while supporting its continued focus on member-first innovation. His appointment expands RadiFi's technology leadership capabilities across operations, infrastructure, process improvement and business continuity.
"Bryan's extensive...
August 27th, 2026087West Palm Beach, FL -- Guardians Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of David "Dave" Mard to the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer, effective August 31, 2026.
Mard brings extensive leadership experience in digital transformation and innovation within the financial services industry. Most recently, he served as Director of Technology Solutions and Innovation Delivery at SkyOne Federal Credit Union, where he played a key role in major initiatives as the credit union grew from approximately $400 million to more than $900 million in assets.
"Dave brings the combination of credit union experience, technical...
August 24th, 2026034Robert Griffin Named Next President/CEO, Effective September 1, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, FL — JM Associates Federal Credit Union today announced that longtime President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Ryan will retire after 35 years of dedicated service to the credit union and its members. The Board of Directors has named Robert Griffin, currently Executive Vice President, as his successor. Griffin will formally assume the role of President/CEO on September 1, 2026.
During his 35-year tenure, Ryan guided JM Associates Federal Credit Union through decades of growth, innovation, technological transformation, and a continued commitment to member...
August 18th, 2026030
Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union furthered their commitment to supporting the community through a $20,000 donation to the 2026 Cat Country for Kids Radiothon, hosted in partnership with the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. All proceeds from the event directly benefit the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart.
As the region’s only pediatric hospital, the Studer Family Children's Hospital provides care for the community’s youngest patients in neonatal care and specialized pediatric services. This donation from Gulf Winds provides more than money towards the Cat Country for Kids’ mission. It...
August 17th, 2026034Three recipients whose leadership, vision, and impact are shaping the future of the credit union movement will be honored on one epic night in Washington, D.C.
Madison, Wis. – After a highly competitive nomination and selection process, the National Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards. Three remarkable legacies are receiving one of the credit union movement's highest honors and will be celebrated by credit unions nation-wide at the Foundation’s Gala next year.
The 2027 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards recipients represent the very best of the credit union movement: leaders...
August 17th, 2026028COLUMBUS, Ohio — Corporate One Federal Credit Union announced today that Jeremiah Kossen, President/CEO of Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) in Lakeland, Florida, was appointed to the Corporate One Board of Directors. Kossen will fill the unexpired term of former Board member Janice Hollar, who retired from the Board in May 2026. His term began July 8, 2026, and will continue through April 2027.
Kossen has served as President/CEO of PEFCU since 2022 and has been a member of the Corporate One Supervisory Committee since May 2025. Before joining PEFCU, he was President/CEO of Town and Country Credit Union in Minot, North...
August 17th, 2026029Partnership will introduce a co-branded affinity debit card, campus financial education and career opportunities for students
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Addition Financial Credit Union and Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), one of Florida’s leading historically Black universities, today announced a new partnership that will provide B-CU students with greater access to financial education, hands-on career opportunities and resources designed to support their financial success.
Through the partnership, Addition Financial will become the preferred credit union of Bethune-Cookman University and introduce a co-branded B-CU affinity debit card...
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