July 17th, 2026019Fort Walton Beach, Fla.- Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Member Service Counselor Clasina Cox for 25 years of service. Clasina currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
On Thursday, July 9, a celebratory breakfast was held at the Eglin AFB Branch to honor Clasina’s milestone anniversary. Friends, family and coworkers gathered to recognize her dedication and contributions.
Eglin AFB Branch Manager Nikki Manzie praised Clasina's contributions, saying, "Clasina consistently shows up for her team and our members, anticipating needs and delivering exceptional service every single day. Her commitment to the team's success...
July 10th, 2026035JACKSONVILLE, FL - VyStar Foundation is recognizing four North Florida nonprofits for their commitment to supporting military members, veterans, and their families. As part of an overall $227,500 investment in 2026, the Foundation awarded funding to expand programs focused on food and housing stability, workforce development, and mental health services. These investments reflect VyStar Foundation’s commitment to creating long-term, positive outcomes for those who have served.
“Supporting veterans means investing in the services that help them build strong, fulfilling lives after service,” said Patricia McElroy, President of VyStar...
July 10th, 2026031The 2026 MyWay Scholarship Recipients Exemplify Excellence in the Classroom and the Community
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — First Commerce Credit Union is proud to recognize four exceptional students who were awarded the credit union’s 2026 MyWay Scholarship: Delaney Ding and Cooper Harrell of Tallahassee, Florida; Yazmin Martinez of Valdosta, Georgia; and Vraj Patel of Adel, Georgia.
First Commerce awards four $1,000 scholarships each year through the MyWay Scholarship, two to students in North Florida and two to students in South Georgia.
For more than a decade, First Commerce has awarded the MyWay Scholarship to help students advance...
July 10th, 2026019Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy Meadows to Director of Retail Sales and Services-Alabama. In this role, Meadows is responsible for the development, growth, and profitability of the branches in the Alabama region.
“Amy’s promotion reflects Gulf Winds’ continued investment in developing leaders across our organization,” said Jose Delgado, Chief Member Experience Officer of Gulf Winds Credit Union. “The consistent support she provides for her teams positions them to deliver remarkable service and demonstrates a clear commitment to our members and community.”
With...
July 10th, 2026017Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership team as Vice President of Business Transformation. In this role, Piggott will collaborate with leaders across the organization to strengthen the credit union by improving time to execution, streamlining processes, and advancing key priorities that deliver value to both our members and team.
“The Vice President of Business Transformation will be instrumental in guiding our efforts to continuously improve the member experience,” said Walt Stepnowski, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer of Gulf...
July 2nd, 2026028Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the senior leadership team as Vice President of Workforce Excellence. In this key role, Mercer will lead the Human Resources and Training teams to improve workforce strategies that equip employees for success and strengthen the organization.
“Chase’s extensive experience in Human Resource leadership will help us build on the strong culture we’ve created for our teams,” said Ashley Jansky, Chief People and Culture Officer of Gulf Winds Credit Union. “We are confident his leadership will advance our training programs and create new...
June 26th, 2026021Pensacola, Florida – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of its newest branch in Fort Walton Beach on Wednesday, June 17. This marks another exciting milestone in the organization’s continued growth across the Gulf Coast.
Located at 80 Eglin Parkway NE, the Fort Walton Beach branch officially opened its doors to members on May 18, bringing a modern, member-focused banking experience to one of Northwest Florida’s fastest-growing communities. The ribbon cutting ceremony brought together PenAir leadership, the Board of Directors, local officials, community partners, and members to...
June 26th, 2026029Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new DeFuniak Springs Branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 25, 2026. Located at 677 US Highway 90 W, this is Eglin FCU’s second full-service branch and third location in Walton County. The Freeport Branch opened in July 2024, and the Santa Rosa Beach ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru located at 4634 U.S. Highway 98 W opened on May 11, 2026.
Eglin Federal Credit Union offers membership opportunities to individuals who live, work, attend school or worship within our geographic field of membership in Walton County. Visit the new DeFuniak Springs...
June 26th, 2026024PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce that Kenny Ray Mitchell has been named Regional Vice President.
Mitchell previously served as Market Leader for the Northern Panhandle Region and has played a key role in expanding Innovations' presence throughout Northwest Florida. In his new role, he will continue overseeing the credit union's efforts across the Northern Panhandle while driving growth, supporting team development, and strengthening relationships within the communities Innovations serves.
Since joining Innovations, Mitchell has helped lead the credit union's expansion into the Northern...
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