July 2nd, 2026037Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Chase Mercer has joined the senior leadership team as Vice President of Workforce Excellence. In this key role, Mercer will lead the Human Resources and Training teams to improve workforce strategies that equip employees for success and strengthen the organization.
“Chase’s extensive experience in Human Resource leadership will help us build on the strong culture we’ve created for our teams,” said Ashley Jansky, Chief People and Culture Officer of Gulf Winds Credit Union. “We are confident his leadership will advance our training programs and create new...
June 26th, 2026034Pensacola, Florida – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of its newest branch in Fort Walton Beach on Wednesday, June 17. This marks another exciting milestone in the organization’s continued growth across the Gulf Coast.
Located at 80 Eglin Parkway NE, the Fort Walton Beach branch officially opened its doors to members on May 18, bringing a modern, member-focused banking experience to one of Northwest Florida’s fastest-growing communities. The ribbon cutting ceremony brought together PenAir leadership, the Board of Directors, local officials, community partners, and members to...
June 26th, 2026092Fort Walton Beach, Fla. - Eglin Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new DeFuniak Springs Branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 25, 2026. Located at 677 US Highway 90 W, this is Eglin FCU’s second full-service branch and third location in Walton County. The Freeport Branch opened in July 2024, and the Santa Rosa Beach ATM/Video Teller Drive-thru located at 4634 U.S. Highway 98 W opened on May 11, 2026.
Eglin Federal Credit Union offers membership opportunities to individuals who live, work, attend school or worship within our geographic field of membership in Walton County. Visit the new DeFuniak Springs...
June 26th, 2026041PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce that Kenny Ray Mitchell has been named Regional Vice President.
Mitchell previously served as Market Leader for the Northern Panhandle Region and has played a key role in expanding Innovations' presence throughout Northwest Florida. In his new role, he will continue overseeing the credit union's efforts across the Northern Panhandle while driving growth, supporting team development, and strengthening relationships within the communities Innovations serves.
Since joining Innovations, Mitchell has helped lead the credit union's expansion into the Northern...
June 26th, 2026041Tampa, FL — Floridacentral Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Yvette Cintron as Chief Information Officer (CIO), bringing more than 30 years of information technology leadership experience within the financial services industry.
As CIO, Cintron will lead the credit union’s technology strategy in support of long-term growth and digital transformation. She will oversee cybersecurity, infrastructure, core systems, and enterprise technology functions that enable the credit union to meet evolving member needs.
Over the past three years, Floridacentral Credit Union has made significant investments in its technology...
June 26th, 2026029PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Gina Mann to Director of Mortgage Lending.
Mann joined Innovations Financial Credit Union in 2018 and has played an instrumental role in the growth and success of the credit union's mortgage lending program. Most recently serving as Mortgage Lending Manager, she has led the mortgage team with a focus on exceptional member service, operational excellence, and helping members achieve their dream of homeownership.
As Director of Mortgage Lending, Mann will continue leading the mortgage team while focusing on strategic growth, operational...
June 26th, 2026034PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Tricia Cottle to Director of Training and Organizational Development.
Cottle has been a valued member of the Innovations team since 2007 and has brought nearly two decades of experience serving members, supporting team members, and leading branch operations. Throughout her tenure, she has held several leadership positions, including Branch Manager of the Callaway branch and most recently Senior Branch Manager of the Harrison Avenue branch.
The newly created Director of Training and Organizational Development position reflects Innovations'...
June 25th, 2026040PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristie McLane to Director of Retail.
McLane joined Innovations in January 2025 as Director of Community Business Development and quickly became a valued member of the credit union’s leadership team. In her new role, she will oversee retail operations, including branch performance, consumer lending, deposit growth, member experience, and retail service initiatives across the credit union's branch network.
With more than 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, McLane brings a strong background in relationship building,...
June 25th, 2026043PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Smiley to Director of Business Lending.
Smiley brings more than 20 years of lending and financial services experience to the role and has served as Business Lending Manager since joining Innovations three years ago. Throughout his tenure, he has played a key role in expanding the credit union’s business lending services, strengthening relationships with local business owners, and helping businesses throughout Northwest Florida access the financing solutions they need to grow and succeed.
As Director of Business Lending, Smiley will lead...
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