Floridacentral Credit Union Hires Pamela Wendland as new Chief Lending Officer

December 20, 2022, TAMPA – Floridacentral Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Wendland as Chief Lending Officer.

Wendland joined Floridacentral on December 5, 2022. She has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. Wendland earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and started her career in a credit union in 1994. Prior to moving to Florida, Pamela was the Vice President of Commercial Lending at WNB Financial (Winona National Bank) in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She brings both credit union and banking experience in loan originations including commercial and industrial, SBA, mortgage, and consumer.

“We are excited to have Pam join the credit union team,” said Floridacentral President & CEO Linh Dang. “The energy and experience she brings to the credit union will ensure we are delivering the best member experience while maintaining a healthy lending portfolio. We are excited to have Pam on board to provide leadership to this crucial part of our business.”

Wendland stated, “I am honored to be joining Floridacentral Credit Union and looking forward to being part of the vision, collaboration, and growth of the credit union. I will be dedicated to making an impact in the community, with our members, and the culture within the organization.”

Pam is passionate about business development and community involvement. She served as a Boy Scouts of America – Chippewa Valley Council Board Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin Board Member, United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley Board Member, and Chamber of Commerce Board Member, and volunteered her time for many other nonprofit organizations.

About Floridacentral Credit Union
Floridacentral is a state-chartered financial institution established in 1958 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The credit union serves its members through its network of branches, ATMs, and digital services. Floridacentral, with assets of $625 million and more than 50,000 members, serves eleven counties along Florida’s west coast and operates 12 branch offices. Floridacentral is open for membership to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school within its Florida service area.