LAKE MARY, Fla. (June 11, 2025) — Addition Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Yomary Velez to Vice President of Retail Banking, a key leadership role responsible for directing the operations of the credit union’s growing branch network and its High School Branch Program.
Velez, who joined Addition Financial in 2010, brings 22 years of banking industry experience and a deep understanding of member service and retail operations. She currently serves a regional manager, overseeing six branches. Her career with the credit union has spanned multiple roles, beginning as a Peak-Time Member Service Representative and advancing through positions including Head Teller, Assistant Branch Manager, and Branch Manager. She also played a leading role in opening two new Addition Financial branches during her tenure.
“As Addition Financial continues to grow, especially with the upcoming merger, we need leaders who understand our culture and have a clear vision for the future. Yomary brings both,” said Kevin Dougherty, Chief Operating Officer at Addition Financial. “Her experience and passion for member service make her the ideal leader to guide our branch network into the future.”
In her new role, Velez will oversee the organization’s entire branch network that will total 37 branches and 11 high school branches following Addition Financial’s pending merger with Envision Credit Union. Reporting directly to the COO, she will lead strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the member experience, fostering community impact, and empowering high-performing teams.
As Vice President of Retail Banking, Velez will focus on aligning people, processes, and performance with the credit union’s values and long-term growth strategy. She will champion a member-centric approach, using data-driven insights and empathetic leadership to deliver meaningful results.
“It is an honor to step into this role and lead such an incredible team,” said Velez. “Addition Financial has shaped my career, and I’m excited to continue helping our members achieve their financial goals while making a lasting impact in the communities we serve.”
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About Addition Financial Credit Union:
Addition Financial Credit Union is a trusted banking and financial education partner that members of the Central Florida community rely on to help them along their financial journey. Founded in 1937, Addition Financial is a not-for-profit financial cooperative headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida with more than $2.8 billion in total assets. As a member-owned credit union, Addition Financial puts the financial well-being of its more than 185,000 members at the heart of everything it does. With 26 full-service branches, 11 student-run high school branches, and financial products designed to provide better saving and loan rates and lower fees, Addition Financial is constantly growing and evolving to meet the needs of its members. Addition Financial is the Official Financial Institution of the UCF Knights and owns the naming rights of the Addition Financial Arena on the University of Central Florida campus. Addition Financial was named as one of the “Best Credit Unions for 2025” by Newsweek and one of the “Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2024” by Forbes. For more information, visit AdditionFi.com.
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