September 28th, 2022462Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union was voted best Credit Union, Financial Planning Services, Mortgage Lending Company and Personal Loan/Title Company in the 2022 Finest on the Emerald Coast’s Official Community Choice Awards. Locals choose the best businesses in town through nominations and voting. Read the announcement.
Eglin Federal Credit Union has won a community’s choice award every year since the Northwest Florida Daily News started the competition in 2010.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union is very proud our community voted us best Credit Union, Financial Planning Services, Mortgage Lending...
September 21st, 20222128Pensacola, FLA. (September 21, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) announces the sale of its Century location to All In Credit Union (All In).
“This new alliance is about enhancing lives in our Century community,” says Delbert Lee Morgan, Pen Air Federal Credit Union’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “It’s a perfect example of the credit union movement – people helping people. Our members will continue to receive the secure, convenient Pen Air experience they’ve come to depend on. Pen Air has served Century residents for 25 years and remains committed to providing enhanced financial solutions. We are...
September 15th, 2022254Pensacola, Fla. (September 15, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union is pleased to donate $100,000 in support of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation's NW Florida STEM Center of Excellence. Funds will directly support the National Flight Academy, Flight Adventure Deck, and DoD STARBASE programs.
“We’re always looking for like-minded, community partnerships that enhance lives,” says Delbert Lee Morgan, Pen Air Federal Credit Union’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “And talk about leaving a lasting impact for those in our own backyard. The STEM Center of Excellence programs have the potential to drive career choices of...
September 8th, 20224119MARGATE, FL (September 8, 2022) – We Florida Financial, a cooperatively owned, not-for-profit credit union, announces the hiring of John Zajac, Jr. as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
“As We Florida Financial continues to gain momentum in delivering and providing financial wellness and services to our members and communities, it became imperative that a leading industry professional in the finical sector, join the team,” said Robert D. Ramirez, President & CEO of We Florida Financial. “John’s experience and dedication to not only our company’s financial evolution, but to our Members’ financial wellness, are...
September 6th, 2022368Pensacola, Fla. (September 6, 2022) –Pen Air Federal Credit Union is pleased to present the Santa Rosa Education Foundation with a check worth $5,737.34, courtesy of the Share It® program.
“Pen Air’s Share-It program is just another example of how we are making an impact in our local schools,” says Casey Brueske, Community Education Development Specialist for Pen Air Federal Credit Union. “These students and educators need our help now more than ever. We are excited to partner with Santa Rosa Education Foundation to enhance the lives of the students in Santa Rosa County,” says Brueske.
Share It® cards donate .01¢...
September 1st, 2022699Alan Rowe, President & CEO of Priority Credit Union, Orlando, Florida, has announced the appointment of Sherri A. Syfrett as V.P. of Lending.
Mrs. Syfrett has over 25 years of local lending experience with banks and credit unions, with more than 15 years in credit union management. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a concentration in Finance.
Mrs. Syfrett’s extensive lending experience and passion for serving the community where she has resided for more than 40 years makes her an integral part of the team.
Priority Credit Union (PCU) is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and was chartered in...
August 31st, 2022295JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — August 31, 2022 — Jax Federal Credit Union (JAXFCU) announced today that Jill Thomas-Aviles, Vice President of Operations and Digital Strategy, has been selected as a 2022 Technology Leaders of the Year honoree by the Jacksonville Business Journal. The award recognizes corporate leaders in Northeast Florida for advancing technology within their organizations and impacting their industry.
“Jill has shown extraordinary leadership in the successful launch of our new digital banking platform, and this award is a testimony to her hard work and expertise,” said John Servos, President and CEO of Jax Federal Credit...
August 30th, 20223162Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2022) - Eglin Federal Credit Union held a groundbreaking ceremony today at its new Freeport Branch, making it EFCU’s first location in Walton County. As part of the Credit Union’s growth and expansion efforts, property was recently purchased at intersection of Riverwalk Boulevard and US Highway 331, south of the Publix shopping center in Freeport. La Macchia Group is the design/build firm for the new Freeport Branch, Pace Branch, the Operations Center and the recently-announced DeFuniak Springs and Gulf Breeze locations.
“On behalf of the Eglin Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, we are very...
August 23rd, 2022157Tampa, Fla. — Zachary Churchill, VP of Finance with USF Federal Credit Union in Tampa, has been named one of the five Finalists in the 2022 CUES Emerge program, which is powered by Currency.
CUES Emerge applicants are young leaders employed by a credit union. Through a selection process, 30 people were chosen to make up this year’s cohort for the CUES Emerge program. They spent a number of sessions learning from some of North America’s top educators, and followed them up with Mastermind sessions to discuss what they learned and how it can apply to a project at their credit union.
Applicants then took the additional step to write...