October 22nd, 202509Seven local credit unions came together with Habitat for Humanity of Bay County to build The Credit Union House, a project that reflects the spirit of collaboration and community impact at the heart of the credit union movement.
Guided by the philosophy of People Helping People, the participating credit unions worked together to...
October 3rd, 2025024Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union proudly announces the retirement of Angie Barger, Executive Director of Member Services, after an impressive 39-year career in banking, including her service as President and CEO of First National Bank Northwest Florida (FNB) prior to its acquisition by Innovations in...
September 25th, 2025017Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that Kristie McLane, Director of Community Business Development, has been selected by the Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation to participate in Class IV of the Leadership Northwest Florida program.
Leadership Northwest Florida is a prestigious...
August 28th, 2025619Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Chelsea Saffold to Branch Manager of the Callaway location.
Chelsea, a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor, has been with Innovations for 3 years. She brings both professional expertise and a strong commitment to community...
August 28th, 2025016Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Heather Hart to Branch Manager of the Lynn Haven location.
Heather is a seasoned credit union professional, bringing 36 years of industry experience to her new role. She has been part of the Innovations team for a total of 10 years and...
August 28th, 2025116Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Lucie Daniel to Branch Manager of the Chipley location.
Lucie has dedicated 14 years to the credit union industry, building her career around her passion for lending and member service. She describes lending as “the most rewarding...
August 28th, 2025019Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Lindsey Soltis to Branch Manager of the Middle Beach location.
Lindsey began her career with Innovations twelve years ago as a teller, entering the financial industry with no prior background but with a strong work ethic, eagerness to...
August 19th, 2025217Panama City Beach, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is honored to announce that it has been named the #11 Best Credit Union to Work For in 2025 by American Banker. This recognition celebrates credit unions across the nation that demonstrate excellence in workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational...
August 5th, 2025045Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeremy Wood to Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In this expanded leadership role, Wood will oversee the credit union’s strategic planning, human resources, marketing and communications, enterprise projects, information...
August 5th, 2025019Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of David Powell to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this executive leadership role, Powell will oversee the credit union’s core operations, branch network, deposit and loan servicing, collections, and...
