First Florida ranks as Jacksonville’s top company on the list
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida Trend magazine has once again named First Florida Credit Union to its prestigious annual “Best Companies to Work For in Florida” list, marking the 12th year the credit union has earned the honor.
The recognition highlights First Florida’s commitment to fostering a workplace where employees feel engaged, valued and supported, said Brent Lister, president and CEO of First Florida Credit Union.
“This honor reflects our employees’ hard work, passion, and commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, high-performing workplace,” Lister said. “It’s not just about what we do. It’s how we do it, making this recognition so meaningful.”
This year, First Florida ranked 28th among 45 mid-sized companies across the state, making it the highest-ranked Jacksonville company on the list. The credit union also recently swept several categories at the 2025 Best of Bold City Community’s Choice Awards Gala, earning titles for “Best Place to Work,” “Best Credit Union” and “Best Boss.”
Best Companies To Work For In Florida is a survey managed by Florida Trend and Workforce Research Group and is endorsed by the HR Florida State Council. To compete, businesses underwent an evaluation based on workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The research group then identifies the best employers in the region, all the while giving organizations employee feedback.
Workforce Research Group managed the registration, survey and analysis, that ultimately determined the final rankings. To view the complete 2025 list, go to FloridaTrend.com/BestCompanies.
First Florida Credit Union, headquartered in Jacksonville, operates 18 branches throughout the state of Florida. The organization’s guiding mission is to support its members’ financial aspirations by providing affordable financial products and services delivered with outstanding member service. For more information, visit FirstFlorida.org.
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