November 20th, 2024458North Augusta, SC – On September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene brought severe devastation to the CSRA. With destructive winds, tornadoes, and extensive damage to utilities and homes, all ten counties served by SRP Federal Credit Union were significantly impacted.
In response to the recent challenges, SRP quickly stepped up to support both its member-owners and team members. Throughout the immediate aftermath, SRP provided Emergency Relief Loans, Skip-a-Pay options on consumer loans, and waived or refunded various operational fees. Many members were able to access relief through these emergency loans, and thousands took advantage of the...
November 20th, 20244182HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Nov. 19, 2024) – Redstone Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Samarpreet "Sam" Sohi as its new chief financial officer (CFO) and executive vice president (EVP).
Sohi succeeds Wayne Sisco, Redstone’s current CFO and Senior EVP, who is set to retire in March of 2025 after a 38-year tenure.Sohi is a chartered financial analyst who brings more than 15 years of experience to Redstone. He joins the credit union from Keesler Federal Credit Union in Biloxi, MS, where he served as CFO. He has a proven track record in leading transformational change, developing internal talent, driving digital transformation, optimizing...
November 20th, 2024265Pensacola, Florida (November 19, 2024 ) - PenAir Credit Union (PenAir)
team members delivered over 3,600 snack items on Wednesday, November 13, to Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center in Pensacola, successfully wrapping up PenAir's second annual Snack Stock initiative. These donations, collected throughout the month of October, will provide comfort and nourishment to cancer patients and their families during treatment and appointments.
During the drive, PenAir’s branches served as collection sites, inviting community members and employees to donate single-serving packaged items such as chips, pretzels, popcorn, cookies, and protein...
November 20th, 2024225Denver, CO - September 17, 2024 - Datava, Inc., a pioneer in innovative data activation solutions, is thrilled to announce a new transformative partnership with American Heritage Credit Union (AMHFCU). Together, they are embarking on a series of strategic initiatives throughout 2024-2025 designed to drive technological advancements, empower employees, and enhance member experiences. These initiatives underscore Datava and AMHFCU’s dedication to continuous innovation and operational excellence, further solidifying their position as leaders in the credit union industry.
As part of this partnership, Datava will expand their end-to-end Data...
November 20th, 2024246Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to recognize Hurlburt Head Teller Gina Alford for 25 years of service. Gina currently resides in Navarre.
“We are delighted to celebrate a remarkable milestone as we honor Gina Alford, who has dedicated 25 years of exceptional service to our Hurlburt Branch,” said Hurlburt Branch Manager Vivian Gonzalez. “Her steadfast commitment to this branch, professionalism and friendly demeanor have made a lasting impact on both our team and our members. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication and are proud to have her as a valued member of our...
November 20th, 20241259November 1, 2024, Tampa, FL - Floridacentral Credit Union is pleased to announce Brad Babin as the credit union’s new Senior Vice President of IT, Chief Information Officer. Brad has over 25 years of Information Technology experience and has worked in the financial sector for 16 of those years. He has worked at financial institutions of all sizes from 125 million in assets to over 6 billion. He has a proven track record of helping organizations move forward strategically with the use of transformational technology solutions as well as increasing operational efficiencies. We welcome Brad and his experience to help navigate Floridacentral...
November 6th, 202413236Tuscaloosa, AL – The Alabama ONE Board of Directors recently approved Whitney Oswalt as CEO of Alabama ONE. Today, Oswalt announced the formation of its newly established Executive Leadership Team to leverage their extensive expertise to foster growth, enhance operational efficiency, and drive innovation for all Alabama ONE members.
Oswalt expressed his confidence in the team, stating, "It is my pleasure to announce the newly formed Executive Leadership Team. This team is comprised of highly skilled and experienced individuals who will continue to build on our strong foundation and focus more on our strategic priorities for our members....
November 6th, 2024138MIRAMAR, Fla. – (November 6, 2024) Tropical Financial Credit Union is expanding its presence in Southwest Miami-Dade by relocating its Kendall branch to a larger space that will allow for more services and more convenient parking.
The new 3,000-square-foot branch is at 11400 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, on the ground floor of an office building. It is approximately twice the size of the credit union's former Kendall branch which is 1.5 miles away. Members will now have access to drive-thru service.
"While digital banking is a big emphasis for us, we recognize there is still a need and desire from our members to transact business in...
November 4th, 20241229Greensboro, N.C. (November 4, 2024) – Vizo Financial and Vertice AI, an industry leader in AI-powered member growth and marketing effectiveness solutions for credit unions, have partnered up to bring never-before-seen growth strategies to credit unions through the use of data, advanced analytics and AI. By combining the power of intelligent technology and the well-established relationships of these two organizations, credit unions will have access to a solution that can transform the entire member experience in a way that meets and anticipates their needs now and in the future.
“Our collaboration with Vertice AI aligns with our...
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