May 19th, 2022259Pensacola, 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, 2022263Pensacola, 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, 20222193DELRAY 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, 20221142MIRAMAR, 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...
May 18th, 20223139Miami, FL (May 19, 2022) – Miami Firefighters Federal Credit Union, a Miami-based credit union, wishes to announce the retirement of Patrick (“Pat”) Totten as the credit union’s President & CEO.
Pat has served in his current role since June 2010, and is a dynamic leader with proven success in credit unions, banking, insurance, and the wireless telecommunications industries. He has a history of reorganizing and revitalizing businesses to improve financial performance, operations, and stakeholder value.
“During Mr. Totten’s leadership of the credit union, he made innovative and substantial contributions to the credit...
May 12th, 20223248JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Two long-standing, Jacksonville-based credit unions have announced plans to partner in forming a larger, stronger institution with almost 60,000 members throughout Florida. First Florida Credit Union (FFCU), established in 1950, and Jacksonville Postal & Professional Credit Union (JPPCU), originally chartered in 1929, recently signed an “intent to merge” agreement. The proposed merger would bring 2,600 new members to FFCU while helping both credit unions meet strategic objectives, said FFCU President and CEO Brent Lister.
“The proposed merger represents two financially healthy institutions with similar...
May 12th, 20222145Pensacola, Fla. (May 11, 2022) – Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by celebrating heritage awareness months. The recently formed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee purpose is to provide visibility, awareness, representation, pride, support, and education for all members of the Pen Air staff, every month of the year.
“Diversity encompasses all human differences and excludes no one.” says Dana Mullins, Chief People Officer and sponsor of the DEI Committee at Pen Air. “When we not only listen, but celebrate what is common and different, we become a better, more inclusive...
May 10th, 20225129Pensacola, 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, 2022477Pensacola, 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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