May 8th, 202505
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate IRA Assistant Wendy Ellerd for 25 years of service. Wendy currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have had Wendy as a part of our Credit Union family for the past 25 years. Her dedication, kindness, and exceptional service have made a profound impact on both our team and our members,” said VP Branch Operations Bron Ringstad. “Wendy consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring that every member feels valued and supported. Her commitment to excellence and her genuine care for others have set a remarkable example for all...
May 8th, 2025013PENSACOLA, FL – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) announces six scholarships to seniors attending Northwest Florida and South Alabama schools. Scholarships are awarded to student members based on the student’s academic performance and passion for helping others.
The 2025 PenAir scholarship winners include:
Anna Rutledge – Saraland High School in Saraland, Ala.
Claudia Camacho – Foley High School in Foley, Ala.
Natalie Hendricks – Jay High School in Jay, Fla.
Seth Mannion – Navarre High School in Navarre, Fla.
Rodney Pritchett – Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, Fla.
Kayna Horace – Baldwin County...
May 8th, 202508
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Indirect Lending Officer Johna Jones has been selected as the 5-Star Performer of the First Quarter of 2025. Johna has been employed with the Credit Union since August 2017 and currently resides in Gulf Breeze.
The 5-Star Performer Award is a quarterly employee recognition program. The nominator provides a written submission describing how the employee embraces EFCU’s Five-Star Values: Respectful, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Proactive and Engaged.
Johna was nominated by a teammate for consistently bringing a positive and helpful attitude to her work and...
May 1st, 2025011PENSACOLA, FL – May 1, 2025 – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) has launched its Third Annual Snack Stock drive, collecting individually wrapped snacks for local cancer patients throughout May. At a joint press conference on April 28 at its Nine Mile Branch, PenAir announced partnerships with Quint Studer, Bubba Watson, and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to expand support for patients undergoing treatment at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola.
“At PenAir, Communerosity® is at the heart of everything we do, where community and generosity blend into something enduring,” said Lee Morgan, President & CEO of PenAir. “We’re...
May 1st, 2025012TALLAHASSEE, FL – As National Pet Month kicks off in May, First Commerce Credit Union is launching its annual Liz Nix Fundraiser to benefit local animal organizations in communities across North Florida and South Georgia.
The fun and heartwarming fundraiser will feature engaging community events, the chance to purchase pet-friendly items for a donation, and even a healthy competition among First Commerce financial centers to raise funds for local animal rescues. Last year, together with donations from individuals and businesses, the credit union raised just over $10,300 to support nonprofit animal rescues in the communities it...
April 25th, 2025014JACKSONVILLE, FL — At VyStar Credit Union, “Do Good” isn’t just a phrase — it’s a purpose. It’s a shared commitment that fuels how we serve our members, support our communities, and show up for one another. In 2024, that purpose came to life through more than 40,000 employee volunteer hours, an unprecedented total for our credit union. This time was spent in support of causes that uplift and transform lives. Through our Pay It Forward program alone, employees directed $119,000 in donations to support local nonprofits. Altogether, VyStar’s philanthropic contributions totaled $7.2 million last year - an investment that’s...
April 23rd, 2025013
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 23, 2025) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Card Services Manager Alicia Kennedy for 25 years of service. Alicia currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
“Over the past 25 years, Alicia has been a steadfast presence at Eglin FCU, contributing in various roles throughout her tenure. Her dedication and reliability have been instrumental in maintaining the smooth operation of our team,” said SVP/Chief Payments Officer Dawn Oravetz. “We appreciate Alicia’s consistent effort and commitment to getting the job done, and we look forward to her continued contributions in the years to...
April 23rd, 2025022Tampa, FL — April 23, 2025 — FiWyse, a forward-thinking Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), continues to distinguish itself as a leading provider of data-driven technology and talent solutions for the financial services industry. With the backing and strategic insight of technology leader Sankul Seth, FiWyse is empowering credit unions and financial institutions to thrive in an increasingly digital and data-centric landscape.
Founded in 2024, FiWyse was created with the mission to help financial institutions leverage IT, data, digital marketing, analytics, AI, technology innovation infrastructure under one umbrella in a way...
April 21st, 2025016MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Financial Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial institution based in Broward County, is once again stepping up to support students on their educational journey by opening nominations for its annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $10,000 in scholarships this year to help ease the cost of higher education.
Three students will be selected to receive financial support: one grand prize scholarship of $5,000 and two additional scholarships of $2,500 each.
The program is open to both high school seniors planning to attend college and adult learners pursuing a college or master’s degree....
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