June 2nd, 2022888Pensacola, Fla. (June 2, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) is pleased to announce Charles Blackwell as the Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer.
Blackwell is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) with over 19 years of banking experience. In this position, he will oversee the Risk Management, Credit Resolution and Lending service lines in addition to acting as the liaison for regulatory bodies such as the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and League of Southeastern Credit Union (LSCU). Blackwell holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Master of Science in...
June 1st, 20223122Tampa, FL – June 2, 2022 – USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) leaders and staff are speaking this week at the 30th Anniversary Sterling Conference focusing on performance excellence.
USF FCU was awarded the prestigious Florida Governor’s Sterling Award for performance excellence in 2020 for its 6-year journey to streamline systems and processes to better serve the credit union’s members.
At this year’s conference, USF FCU President and CEO Richard J. Skaggs was chosen to deliver the keynote address. His message to the attendees focused on the theme of Leading with Heart, which is a core belief for the credit union staff. “I...
May 25th, 2022098Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (May 25, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to recognize Bluewater Bay Branch Manager Susan Coup for her 30 years of service.
During her celebration Susan said, “I love what I do and have enjoyed serving our members at EFCU for 30 years!”
Susan joined the credit union in 1992 as a Records Vault Assistant. She transferred to Member Services in 1993 before being promoted to Account Services, where she held numerous positions from 1995 to 2010. From 2010 to 2013 she served as Records Vault Supervisor before being promoted to the Call Center Operations Manager from 2013 to 2020. In 2020, she transferred...
May 25th, 2022158Pensacola, Fla. (May 25, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) is excited to award six scholarships to local graduating seniors. Scholarships are awarded to student members based on the student’s academic performance and passion for helping others.
The Pen Air Scholarship Program was established to help Pen Air student members, who have a passion for helping others, pursue a post-secondary education toward an undergraduate or associates degree or trade certification. From its inception in 2010 through 2021, $126,500 in scholarships have been awarded to local graduating high school seniors.
“Graduation is such a special...
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TALLAHASSEE, FL– First Commerce Credit Union recently awarded two $1,000 scholarships to local students and MyWay checking account members Bryce Cummings and Kendall Williams. This year marks the seventh year First Commerce’s national award-winning MyWay Checking program, created exclusively for 18- to 29-year-olds, has awarded scholarships which can be used toward higher education expenses to local students. Cummings, a graduating senior at Lincoln High School, will attend Tuskegee University in Alabama in the Fall and plans to study Engineering. Williams is currently attending Florida A & M...
May 19th, 2022251Pensacola, Fla. (May 19, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) infuses over $100,000 into local military events and organizations.
“Over the past 86 years, Pen Air has expanded our reach and growth throughout the markets we serve,” says Pam Hatt, Vice President of Marketing for Pen Air Federal Credit Union. “We haven’t forgotten how it all started and are proud of where we came from. It’s important to us to give back, paying respect to our civil service and military roots, supporting those who protect our freedom each and every day.”
Benefitting organizations celebrate, provide aid, and honor service members, as...
May 18th, 2022252Pensacola, Fla. (May 18, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) Big Little duo receive BIG accolades from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBS). Big Sister Jill Cumbia was recently named the 2022 Beyond School Walls Big of the Year while Little Sister Cassady was selected as a 2022 BBBS LEAP Start Scholarship recipient.
“We are so grateful for the partnership with Pen Air Federal Credit Union and mentors, like Jill Cumbia,” says Jessica Prather, Continuing Education Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. “The final years of high school are such an important and delicate time for these...
May 18th, 20222183DELRAY BEACH, FL. (5/18/22) – iTHINK Financial is excited to announce that they have launched Early Direct Deposit, a new, free service for members to access their paycheck up to one day early.
iTHINK Financial members with direct deposit can now get their paycheck up to one business day early. This free service enables members to go paperless and avoid the hassle of depositing checks. Members can save time with fewer trips to the branch, get quicker access to their money and lower the risk of identity theft. To get this service a direct deposit is required with an iTHINK Financial account, and members can track their pay by setting up...
May 18th, 20221138MIRAMAR, Fla. – (May 18, 2022) – As the cost of everyday items continue to soar, three area college students will have fewer worries when it comes to their college tuition thanks to scholarships provided by Tropical Financial Credit Union. This year, the South Florida credit union awarded three scholarships totaling $10,000--one grand prize of $5,000 and two $2,500 awards to deserving students.
This is the 10th year of the program created to help local students further their education. The scholarship winners are:
Shannon Feerick-Hillenbrand is the recipient of TFCU’s $5,000 scholarship. She will graduate this year from...
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