August 17th, 2026016NEWPORT NEWS, Va., – BayPort Credit Union has been named a 2026 Top Workplace in Hampton Roads for the third consecutive year, ranking No. 10 among large companies on this year’s list presented by Inside Business and Energage, LLC, a third-party employee engagement technology partner.
For the 2026 winners list, 67 organizations were recognized throughout Hampton Roads. The recognition is based solely on anonymous employee feedback evaluating employee experiences. The survey is strictly confidential, allowing employees to share honest feedback anonymously.
In addition to earning a spot among the region’s top large employers,...
August 17th, 2026021Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Woodfin to Vice President of Deposit and Payment Operations. In this role, Woodfin will strengthen operational functions, including payment processing, overdraft programs, fraud mitigation, IRA support, and other member-centered initiatives, while ensuring credit union operations remain compliant.
With over thirty-six years of diverse financial service experience, Woodfin has proven to skillfully navigate initiatives in the digital payments landscape and credit union industry. As Vice President of Deposit and Payment Operations, she will lead...
August 17th, 2026024Macon, Ga. - Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated $75,000 to the Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon.
This donation followed the success of its annual Miracle May campaign. Throughout the month, employees across the credit union organized creative fundraising events and raffles, encouraging participation from members and community partners. The donations raised will help fund critical care services, life-saving medical equipment, and family support programs that provide comfort and care to patients receiving treatment at the hospital.
“I am grateful for the generosity of our...
August 17th, 2026027BIRMINGHAM, AL— On August 11, AmFirst, together with ABC 33/40, presented a donation to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, providing 94,863 meals to those in need through a combined collection of nonperishable food items and monetary donations. This year’s Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive, held throughout July, brought these organizations together to collect nonperishable food and funds for families facing food insecurity.
“In the seventh year of our partnership with ABC 33/40 and the Food Bank, I’m proud of the impact we continue to make together,” said Jody Mattson, AmFirst’s Director of Philanthropy and...
August 17th, 2026026North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union hosted a blood drive in collaboration with Shepeard Community Blood Center on August 4, helping to provide relief during a national blood supply crisis declared by the American Red Cross.
55 participants donated a total of 49 pints, enough to save up to 147 local lives. Donors had the opportunity to give blood in Shepeard’s mobile donation units at SRP’s Administrative Campus or donate at any of Shepeard’s donor centers throughout the week.
SRP Federal Credit Union and Shepeard Community Blood Center collaborate quarterly to host community blood drives. SRP employees, members, and...
August 12th, 2026021North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Connor Hearon as its new Director of Financial Analysis and Projects. In this role, Hearon will lead efforts to modernize financial reporting, analytics, and performance measurement to support greater efficiency, accountability, and long-term organizational success.
Hearon has held a range of roles in the financial industry, leading financial and operational projects, supporting governance and control environments, and partnering with executive leadership to strengthen organizational performance and decision-making.
An Augusta native, Hearon holds a Master of...
August 12th, 2026022Leadership transition celebrates 92 years of combined service and positions GeoVista for its next chapter
HINESVILLE, Ga. — GeoVista Credit Union announced that its Board of Directors has named Vanessa McGarry, Chief Executive Officer, effective August 8, 2026, succeeding longtime CEO Elaine Tuten, who is retiring from the role after an extraordinary 52-year tenure.
The transition marks a significant milestone for the $247 million credit union, celebrating Tuten’s remarkable legacy while elevating a leader who has spent her entire 40-year career helping build and strengthen GeoVista.
“Elaine and Vanessa represent the very best of...
August 12th, 2026022Press release courtesy of Energage
Virginia Beach, VA – For eight years running, Chartway Credit Union is proud to be awarded a Top Workplaces honor in 2026 by Inside Business. This award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage. At Chartway, employees are team members and the confidential survey uniquely measures their experience and its component themes, including feeling respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute, among others.
“Receiving this recognition for an eighth year in a row is especially meaningful...
August 12th, 2026027Renovate to Educate initiative expands to five Central Florida schools, helping remove barriers to learning before the new school year begins
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Just days before students return to the classroom, Addition Financial Credit Union and the Addition Financial Foundation are celebrating the completion of its 2026 Renovate to Educate initiative by unveiling newly transformed needs spaces at five public schools across Central Florida.
Designed to serve students and families experiencing homelessness or financial hardship, these welcoming support centers are stocked with food, clothing, hygiene products, and other everyday...
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