May 15th, 202507Birmingham, Ala – At the Annual Meeting in April, the Southern Energy Credit Union Board of Directors honored President and Chief Executive Officer Derrick E. Ragland Jr. with the Salvador A. Marino Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was given in recognition of Derrick’s exceptional dedication and service to members.
“Derrick has shaped the future of our financial institution,” said Greg Shipp, Chairman of the Southern Energy Credit Union Board of Directors. “Without his leadership and ambitious vision, the current success and future path of Southern Energy Credit Union would not be possible.”
Derrick’s 43-year career...
May 15th, 202501Aiken, SC – At the May 13 Aiken County Board of Education meeting, representatives of SRP Federal Credit Union presented the Aiken County Public School District with over $290,000 in proceeds from the 2024 SRP Affinity Debit Card Program, benefiting nine local high schools.
The funds, totaling $290,019.25, reflect donations made by SRP Federal Credit Union in 2024 derived from SRP Affinity Debit Card usage. Each time a member uses an Affinity card, a donation is made to the corresponding school.
“SRP Federal Credit Union continues to be an extraordinary partner in public education. The success of the Affinity Debit Card Program has...
May 15th, 202501Chipley, FL – Community South Credit Union is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 “Make-A-Splash!” Classroom Grant. This grant was designed to provide funding for innovative projects that enhance the classroom experience beyond the standard curriculum. This year, the credit union awarded six grants for a total of $5,550 to winners in Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties.
“We are honored to support our local educators and their efforts to provide opportunities to their students that are otherwise unavailable due to budget limitations,” said Jan Page, CEO of Community South. “It’s a small but positive ripple...
May 14th, 202505(Columbus, Ga.) – Kinetic Credit Union awarded the Ronald J. Mahoney Kinetic Scholarships to two rising college students in our area on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
The recipients are Ari Bruton from Kendrick High School and Ty Goodroe from Marion County High School. Ari plans to attend Savannah State University, majoring in Biology or Chemistry with the goal of becoming a Neonatologist. Ty plans to attend The University of Georgia, majoring in Finance with aspirations of becoming a Financial Planner.
“Mr. Mahoney was passionate about our community and dedicated to improving the lives of those around him,” said Mark Littleton, President...
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Wadley, GA – SRP Federal Credit Union representatives presented the Carver Elementary School Beta Club with a sponsorship of $13,700, which will support the club’s upcoming trip to the National Junior Beta Convention in Orlando, Florida, in a special check presentation on May 12.
Nineteen Carver Elementary School students will depart for the convention in June, joining fellow Beta Club members from schools across the United States to compete in multiple fine arts categories.
“We are so excited for our students, school, and community to compete once again at the national level in digital arts, drawing, accessory design, and...
May 14th, 2025010Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union has been named one of the Top 10 Credit Unions in the Nation for delivering exceptional value to its members, according to the latest Return of the Member (ROM) Index from Callahan & Associates.
Ranked #8 nationally in its asset category, this honor highlights Innovations’ continued commitment to helping members achieve financial success through competitive rates, low fees, and personalized service. The ROM Index evaluates credit unions based on how effectively they return value to members through lending and deposit products, usage of financial services, and overall member...
May 14th, 202502Individuals and families across Jacksonville, Orlando, and Atlanta prove what’s possible with the right tools, support and motivation.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – What could you do with more savings and less financial stress? For more than 31,000 participants - both VyStar members and community members across Florida and Georgia - that question just got easier to answer. VyStar Credit Union is proud to celebrate the success of its inaugural “VyStar Savings Challenge”, which empowered people to build better financial habits and take real steps toward a stronger future. Designed to tackle rising consumer debt and strengthen savings habits,...
May 14th, 202505In this new role, Heape will improve processes, innovate for members, and foster an environment of collaboration while ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of Robins Financial.
“I am excited to welcome Chris to the Robins Financial Credit Union family,” said John Cozart, Chief Operating Officer. “His extensive experience, strong leadership, and proven success in the credit union industry will play a vital role in advancing our mission. Chris brings a fresh perspective and a deep understanding of operational excellence that will help us continue to innovate and enhance the value we provide to our members. We are confident...
May 12th, 202506ēCO and the ēCO Credit Union Foundation presented college scholarships totaling $7,500.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — ēCO Credit Union and the ēCO Credit Union Foundation are committed to supporting educational initiatives. In May, ēCO Credit Union proudly awarded two A.L. Bratcher Scholarships, each valued at $2,500. The ēCO Credit Union Foundation additionally provided one scholarship of $2,500 to promote educational opportunities further.
Since 2011, the A.L. Bratcher Scholarship has been proudly awarded to exceptional high school seniors, recognizing their achievements and potential. The 2025-2026 A.L. Bratcher Scholarship recipients are...
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