May 20th, 2026026Pensacola, Florida (May 18, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Walt Stepnowski to Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. In this expanded role, Stepnowski will continue to lead Gulf Wind’s enterprise strategy, innovation, and technology efforts while assuming...
May 15th, 2026036Pensacola, Florida (May 14, 2026) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Pete Lauter has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Wealth Management. In this strategic role, Lauter will act as program manager for the Raymond James Financial Services advisors located at Gulf Winds and will oversee all wealth...
April 27th, 2026021Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to contribute a $10,000 gift to Rally Gulf Coast to advance their mission of raising funding, awareness, and urgency for childhood cancer research. This donation reflects the credit union’s commitment to financially empowering local youth and families and demonstrates true...
April 20th, 2026026Pensacola, Florida– On Monday, April 13, the Gulf Winds Foundation proudly hosted its third annual charitable golf tournament, Chip in Fore Charity, at Pensacola Country Club in Pensacola, FL. The day brought the credit union community together for a memorable mix of golf, connection, and generosity, raising more than $100,000 to...
February 17th, 2026053Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Christopher Tenney has joined the senior leadership team as Vice President of Cybersecurity. In this new role, Tenney will oversee all information security operations, manage emerging technology risks, and maintain NCUA regulatory adherence, further securing Gulf...
February 3rd, 2026029Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is proud to announce that Jacquelyn “Jacquie” Bolinger has been named Vice President of Accounting and Controller. In this role, Bolinger will oversee Gulf Winds’ Accounting Department, managing all financial systems and day-to-day operations, supporting financial planning and...
January 14th, 2026133Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds is excited to announce the opening of its 2026 Scholarship Program, available to Gulf Winds members pursuing next steps in their education. The program was established in 2007 and has proudly provided students who dream big, work hard, and strive to make a difference in their communities almost $300,000...
January 6th, 2026038Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is excited to announce that Jose Delgado has joined the Executive Leadership Team as Chief Member Experience Officer (CMXO). In this dynamic role, Delgado will integrate Gulf Winds’ services and support systems to deliver a cohesive experience across all aspects of the member experience,...
December 30th, 20250102Pensacola, Florida (December 22, 2025) – Recently, Gulf Winds Credit Union celebrated the groundbreaking of its new headquarters on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola, Florida, alongside community and business leaders. The event
featured remarks from Gulf Winds President and CEO Daniel Souers, Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry, and...
December 8th, 2025046Pensacola, Florida – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Craig Vinson Sr. has joined the leadership team as Vice President of Wealth Management. In this strategic role, Vinson will oversee all wealth management services, expand the program’s market presence, and mentor a team of professionals skilled in aligning...
