April 15th, 2024387Pensacola, FL, April 15, 2024 - Members First Credit Union of Florida recently presented its inaugural Financial Fitness Fair, hosted at Booker T. Washington High School. In collaboration with the BTWHS Senior Executive Board, Members First engaged over 350 high school seniors in an interactive, reality-based challenge focused on financial literacy, coinciding with National Financial Literacy Month in April.
During the event, seniors were provided with fictitious careers, family profiles, and monthly incomes, and were tasked with navigating various life choices. Facilitated by Members First team members, students made decisions on...
April 15th, 2024168Pensacola, Florida, April 2024 – Members First Credit Union of Florida proudly announces the retirement of its esteemed President and Chief Executive Officer, Caryl Greene, who has served the credit union with unwavering loyalty and dedication for 38 years. Ms. Greene's retirement marks the conclusion of an illustrious career characterized by visionary leadership, remarkable achievements, and a steadfast commitment to the mission of Members First Credit Union.
Throughout her tenure as President and CEO, Caryl Greene has been instrumental in driving positive transformations within Members First, navigating the organization through...
April 15th, 2024277 - Innovations Financial Credit Union is thrilled to announce the success of its recent Charity Golf Tournament, held on March 29, 2024. The event, which took place at Bay Point Golf Club, was organized to support the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center, a vital organization dedicated to assisting children and families in need.
Through the generosity and support of our credit union partners, local credit union friends, and various community businesses, the tournament raised an impressive total of $21,646.99. This substantial contribution will directly benefit the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center, enabling them to continue their...
April 15th, 2024199TAMPA, Fla. (April 11, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is pleased to announce Senior Vice President (SVP)/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Miles Strickland has been named one of Tampa Bay Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Honorees.
The CFO of the Year awards recognize the top financial executives who help grow their companies and are active in the Tampa Bay economy. These executives go above and beyond for their teams and play an influential role in the community. This year 17 local financial executives were honored.
Strickland has served as SVP/CFO for USF Federal Credit Union for the last 12 years. Throughout his tenure...
April 15th, 2024054Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (April 9, 2024) - Eglin Federal Credit Union and the Okaloosa County School District teamed up to bring financial literacy to high school students. Approximately 60 high school students from the 9th to 12th grades participated in lessons facilitated by Eglin Federal Credit Union’s VP Membership and Community Development, Neko Stubblefield, at Crestview High School April 9. The personal financial literacy course covers a wide range of topics, from opening a checking or savings account to planning for retirement.
“Eglin Federal Credit Union is committed to the communities we serve by providing free financial...
April 15th, 2024333Jacksonville, Fl. – VyStar Credit Union was recently honored with a 2023 Economic Vehicle Accessibility Award (EVAA) from Open Lending at its inaugural EVAAs, held in Washington, D.C.
VyStar was recognized for its commitment to driving access to vehicle ownership through equitable financing opportunities for consumers often overlooked by traditional underwriting methods.
Awards are based on categories defined by the asset size of the credit union and judged by the number of Lenders Protection certified loans booked for the 2023 calendar year.
Through Open Lending, VyStar assisted more than 5,000 members receive approval for auto...
April 15th, 2024147Irvine, California, April 9, 2024—Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, announces Chris Gerdes as a keynote speaker for its Lending Tech Live ’24 conference, scheduled June 25-27, 2024, at the Marriot Marquis in San Diego, California.
Gerdes’ keynote session, “Cars of the Future – Radically Different or a Lot Like Today?” will unravel the complexities of the automotive industry. He will explore the science behind automotive advances, the latest technologies and how they work, what they will deliver to customers, and what challenges remain.
Chris Gerdes, professor emeritus of...
April 15th, 2024358DULUTH, GA (April 9, 2024) – Brought on board in September 2023 as Georgia United Credit Union’s first-ever in-house attorney, Janis Johnson has been promoted to chief risk officer/general counsel overseeing all aspects of the credit union’s legal functions, risk management, compliance and board governance.
“In her new role, Janis will provide us with a holistic view of risk, including legal, regulatory, compliance and other operational aspects,” said Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Bob Bogart. “She is poised to navigate and safeguard our company through dynamic legal landscapes with precision and...
April 8th, 2024483DULUTH, GA (April 8, 2024) - To better serve members that work, live and play in downtown Atlanta, Georgia United Credit Union has moved its former Whitehall Street branch to a new full-service facility in the city’s bustling convention, sports and entertainment district.
The new 2,600-square-foot space at 101 Marietta Street, Suite 140 opened for business on April 8. It incorporates the contemporary design and layout elements of Georgia United’s branch transformation strategic program that is redefining the banking experience for members.
Instead of waiting in teller lines, members can conduct an expanded array of self-service...
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