May 10th, 20225125Pensacola, Fla. (May 10, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) is pleased to announce the recent addition of Jenn Murphy, new Vice President of Mortgage.
Relocating from Virginia, Murphy brings over 30 years of experience working in Mortgage Lending, Commercial Lending, Compliance, Risk, Auditing, and Retail Banking. During her career she has obtained FHA DE Underwriter, VA Underwriter, Delegated Underwriter for various Mortgage Insurance Companies, and holds certifications in Compliance / Risk courses. She is an Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) and pushing toward the completion of her Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB)...
May 4th, 2022471Pensacola, Fla. (May 4, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) recognizes three recent executive team member promotions - Tom Furr, John Heckmann and Maritza Woodfaulk.
Tom Furr, originally hired as a Business Lending Manager in 2007, was recently promoted to the new Vice President of Commercial Lending. Furr holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialty in Accounting from the University of West Florida and boasts 25 years of experience as a Commercial Lender. He is an active member of this community where he currently serves on the board of Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge, a member of the Cantonment...
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MIRAMAR, Fla. – Richard Helber, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tropical Financial Credit Union, has announced he is stepping down from the role after 12 years. He is retiring after 40-plus years working in the credit union industry.
Helber joined the credit union in 2010 at the height of the great recession when Tropical was $530 million in assets.
“He guided us through some tough times and put Tropical on a path of growth and innovation, resulting in us recently topping $1.0 billion in assets,” said Rick Wisniewski, Tropical’s Board Chairman. “He’s leaving us in great financial condition and on a solid course...
May 2nd, 2022097Tampa, FL – May 2, 2022 – USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is giving $20,000 in Ukrainian aid to help the citizens and credit unions of the war-torn country.
“USF FCU has a mission to give back to communities. And while Ukraine isn’t our local community, we feel a responsibility to help the people and credit unions that have been displaced as a result of the war,” USF FCU President and CEO Richard J. Skaggs said. “Our hope is that our donation, along with those given by other credit unions, will bring at least a small measure of comfort to the Ukrainian people and help our fellow credit unions and their members.”
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May 2nd, 20222104Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 29, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Supply Coordinator Kyle Tretter has been selected as the 5-Star Performer of the 1st Quarter of 2022. Kyle has been employed with the Credit Union since December 2020 and currently resides in Crestview.
President/CEO Jerry Williams and Facilities Manager/Security Officer Alan Campbell presented the award to Kyle. Jerry said, “Kyle’s dedication to EFCU is evident in his performance. He is quick and responsive and goes over and beyond when things are requested from him.”
Alan added, "Kyle is proactive in getting not only his job...
April 28th, 2022077Pensacola, Fla. (April 27, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) announces the passing of former CEO, Betty Petree (June 24, 1929 – April 21, 2022).
“We are saddened at the loss of Ms. Petree. A loyal Pen Air employee for 36 years, she served as a member of the Board of Directors for an additional 16,” says Delbert Lee Morgan, Pen Air Federal Credit Union President & CEO. “Ms. Petree originally joined us as a Clerk in 1956. Her upward trajectory within the credit union is a testament to her character and love for Pen Air.”
Petree’s leadership would receive many accolades during her time with Pen Air. Most...
April 26th, 2022365Pensacola, Fla. (April 26, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) strives to enhance the lives of those in the communities where we live, work and serve. A proud community partner since 1936, Pen Air is committed to continuing this philanthropic legacy through donations, volunteerism, and sponsorships.
Jeans for Communerosity®(J4C) is an annual employee-driven fundraising effort. In 2022, 12 beneficiaries were selected by Pen Air team members, each receiving $4,000. All funds are raised from a payroll deduction program, J4C days, and J4C t-shirt sales, then matched by the credit union.
First quarter recipients:
Council...
April 21st, 20224130Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 21, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce a new branch will be added in Pace, Fla., making it the second location in Santa Rosa County. As part of the Credit Union’s growth and expansion efforts, property was recently purchased at 4413 US-90 in Pace. Construction is expected to begin in a few months and be completed in 2023. 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.
“We are excited to announce that the National Credit Union Administration has recently...
April 20th, 2022161Panama City, FL (April 2022) – Bay Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website available at www.baycu.com. The new site features a fresh, modern design, streamlined functionality, and easy access to all the essential information about products and services.
Bay CU has intensively focused on upgrading its infrastructure over the last two years including a new core member data system, new online and updated mobile banking, and the new website among other improvements.
“We wanted to create a more user-friendly virtual banking experience,” Mike Akers, CEO, said, “We designed our new website to make...
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