July 10th, 2026019Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy Meadows to Director of Retail Sales and Services-Alabama. In this role, Meadows is responsible for the development, growth, and profitability of the branches in the Alabama region.
“Amy’s promotion reflects Gulf Winds’ continued investment in developing leaders across our organization,” said Jose Delgado, Chief Member Experience Officer of Gulf Winds Credit Union. “The consistent support she provides for her teams positions them to deliver remarkable service and demonstrates a clear commitment to our members and community.”
With...
July 10th, 2026020Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to welcome Scott Piggott to the senior leadership team as Vice President of Business Transformation. In this role, Piggott will collaborate with leaders across the organization to strengthen the credit union by improving time to execution, streamlining processes, and advancing key priorities that deliver value to both our members and team.
“The Vice President of Business Transformation will be instrumental in guiding our efforts to continuously improve the member experience,” said Walt Stepnowski, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer of Gulf...
July 10th, 2026022
Enterprise, Ala. – Today, All In Credit Union and Enterprise High School teamed up to host Game Plan for Success, a high-energy event designed to inspire students to take charge of their futures through financial education, goal setting and personal growth. The event also served as the official relaunch of All In Credit Union’s enhanced Youth Accounts, created to help young people develop smart financial habits from an early age.
As part of the relaunch, All In Credit Union is introducing a refreshed youth banking experience that encourages students to start saving early, set financial goals and learn the fundamentals of money...
July 2nd, 2026030North Augusta, SC – The SRP Foundation Board of Directors presented Christ Central Aiken and Graniteville with a $10,000 grant on Thursday, June 25, providing vital support for the organization’s Fast Track GED Program.
Established in 2011 to help adults earn their high school equivalency credential, Christ Central’s Fast Track GED Program provides preparation for General Educational Development (GED) tests. Christ Central offers the program at no cost to participants, alleviating the financial barriers that often prevent adults from returning to school.
Since its inception, the program has helped over 600 adults earn their high...
July 2nd, 2026029New Partnership Also Includes Financial Education Training and Resources for Members of VAFR
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA -- Virginia Credit Union has donated $20,000 to the Virginia Association of First Responders (VAFR) in support of the organization's statewide training programs. This includes the inaugural Virginia First Responder Symposium, which will gather 450 rescue squad members, firefighters, and law enforcement personnel from across the Commonwealth this June in Blacksburg.
"First responders show up for us in our toughest moments — the heart attack, the house fire, the car crash — and they do this work, often as volunteers, out of...
July 2nd, 2026029Pensacola, 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...
July 1st, 2026051Tampa, Florida - Sankul Seth, Managing Director of FiWyse, emphasized the strategic importance of July for Credit Unions, noting its recognition as Data Awareness Month across the industry. As institutions use this critical period to finalize ongoing initiatives while beginning budget planning for the upcoming financial year, FiWyse (CUSO) remains committed to supporting their transformation journey. The FiWyse enables credit unions to optimize, strategize, and monetize their data and technology investments through tailored, innovative solutions designed to address the evolving demands of modern financial institutions.
Throughout July,...
July 1st, 2026024MADISON, Wis.— CUES and TruStage® today announced the 25 credit union professionals selected for the inaugural CUES x TruStage Leadership Pathways cohort, a year-long leadership development experience designed to expand access to advanced executive preparation across the credit union movement.
Leadership Pathways brings together management education, executive coaching, and cohort-based connections to support rising leaders as they prepare for broader responsibility and long-term impact within the industry.
The 2026 cohort includes:
Crystal Acevedo, I AM Federal Credit Union
Taryn Allbrooks, Concord Federal Credit...
July 1st, 2026023Tuscaloosa, Ala. — Alabama ONE Credit Union today issued the following statement regarding the recent closure of the BFGoodrich plant in Tuscaloosa and the significant impact this decision will have on employees, families, and communities across West Alabama.
Alabama ONE Credit Union is deeply saddened by last week’s announcement regarding the upcoming closure of the BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa—an event that represents not only an economic loss for our region, but a deeply personal moment for our organization and many of the members we serve.
Our roots are closely tied to this legacy. Alabama ONE was originally...
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