October 8th, 20241165Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2024) - The board of directors has appointed Cathie Staton as the new President/CEO of Eglin Federal Credit Union effective Oct. 28, 2024. She succeeds Jerry Williams who is retiring after 30 years of service with Eglin FCU, the last 10 years as President/CEO.
Under Williams’ leadership assets grew by over $1 billion to nearly $2.9 billion with 124,000 members worldwide. He is well known for his involvement in several area chambers of commerce, economic development councils and nonprofit organizations. He served as an Honorary Commander, 24SOW, Hurlburt Field and as a Civic Leader, 33FW, Air Education...
October 8th, 20241542Mobile, Alabama - September 2024: BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Credit Union Rating Firm, is pleased to acknowledge New Horizons Credit Union, Mobile, AL, for its 5-Star status. This rating is based on financial data and signifies that New Horizons Credit Union continues to be one of the strongest credit unions in the nation.
“Bauer rates credit unions based on their overall financial condition,” reports Karen Dorway, President of the rating firm, “and has been doing so for four decades. Bauer’s approach of taking current financial data along with historical trends has enabled Bauer to anticipate certain events...
October 8th, 20241239Pensacola, Florida (October 8, 2024) – PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is excited to announce the appointment of Rebekah Vassar as the new Panama City, FL Market Executive for its Commercial Banking team. Bringing a wealth of experience in commercial lending and financial management, Vassar is ready to lead the expansion of PenAir’s commercial banking operations throughout the Panama City and Bay County, FL region.
Vassar has an impressive 15-year track record of success in the financial industry, having most recently served for eight years as Business Banking Portfolio Manager at Hancock Whitney Bank in Panama City. There, she...
October 7th, 20241368Tallahassee, Fla. -- First Commerce invites the Tallahassee community and surrounding areas to a weeklong series of events October 7-11 celebrating the Grand Re-Opening of its newly remodeled and expanded Summit East Financial Center.
The state-of-the-art full-service financial center is located inside First Commerce’s corporate headquarters at 2073 Summit Lake Drive in the Summit East Technology Park, on Highway 90 near I-10 Exit 209B. Lobby hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours for video teller service weekdays and Saturdays, as well as three 24/7 ATMs.
Anyone who stops by this week can experience the new look...
October 3rd, 20242328Jacksonville, FL - VyStar Credit Union is actively hiring to fill more than 100 full-time Contact Center and branch positions in markets across Florida and Georgia to continue providing a best-in-class experience for its more than 985,000 members.
VyStar offers all employees a robust benefits package, which includes paid time off, medical/dental insurance and 401(k) with company match. Other benefits include parental/family care leave, child adoption assistance, student loan payoff stipends, upfront tuition assistance and paid time off for volunteering. Competitive compensation will be set based on position and level of experience.
In...
October 3rd, 20241451Orlando, FL - In a landmark partnership, VyStar Credit Union and the Orlando Magic are thrilled to announce the launch of a co-branded credit card, offering fans an unprecedented way to support and celebrate their team. This collaboration continues to bolster VyStar’s role as the Official Credit Union of the Orlando Magic, bringing exclusive benefits and experiences to its members.
he partnership between VyStar and the Orlando Magic reflects both organizations’ commitment to fostering community spirit and development. By combining their strengths, VyStar and Orlando Magic are not only offering unique financial products but also...
October 3rd, 20241441Warner Robins, Ga. – Robins Financial is committed to supporting its members, who are recovering from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. The credit union has implemented several initiatives to aid those affected by the storm.
"Our hearts go out to all those who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene," said Christina O’Brien, President and CEO of Robins Financial. "We understand the challenges our members are facing, and we are here to help them get back on their feet."
Key initiatives for impacted members include:
Hurricane Assistance Loan: If members live in one of the impacted areas, upon qualification, they could...
October 3rd, 20241655PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, – The Board of Directors of LOYALTY Credit Union proudly announces the appointment of Park Broome as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 15, 2024. Park most recently served as LOYALTY’S Chief Strategy Officer following the merger of Central Credit Union of Florida and Tallahassee-Leon Federal Credit Union.
Prior to the merge, Park held the roles of Executive Vice President and Interim CEO of Tallahassee-Leon Federal Credit Union since 2019. His 25 years of experience in the financial services industry include operations, member services, both consumer and commercial lending, and most...
October 1st, 20241035Irvine, CA, October 1, 2024 – Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) partners with Origence, the leading lending technology solutions provider for credit unions, to streamline processes and enhance its financial services as it continues to expand. This strategic collaboration aims to leverage Origence’s arc OS and arc DX platforms for both loans and account opening. The platform will enable MSUFCU to optimize its workflow, enhancing the member experience with a system that is both efficient and easy to maintain.
For more than a decade, MSUFCU customized its core system to scale for its needs. In that time, it...
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