August 31st, 2026016PANAMA CITY, FL — Innovations Financial Credit Union has been named the No. 1 credit union to work for in Florida and No. 10 nationwide in American Banker’s2026 Best Credit Unions to Work For rankings.
The national recognition places Innovations among the country’s top credit unions for workplace culture and employee satisfaction...
August 31st, 2026011PANAMA CITY, FL — Innovations Financial Credit Union is celebrating the retirement of Barbara McCullough, Controller, following an extraordinary 49-year career in the financial services industry that has taken her from a teller in Alaska to executive leadership in Northwest Florida.
Barbara began her banking career in 1977 as a teller...
August 31st, 2026015Panama City, FL — Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Christina Maguadog to Branch Manager of its Harrison Avenue location in downtown Panama City. Christina has been a valued member of the Innovations team for 14 years, bringing extensive experience in member service, branch operations and team...
June 26th, 2026027PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce that Kenny Ray Mitchell has been named Regional Vice President.
Mitchell previously served as Market Leader for the Northern Panhandle Region and has played a key role in expanding Innovations' presence throughout Northwest Florida. In his new role, he will...
June 26th, 2026024PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Gina Mann to Director of Mortgage Lending.
Mann joined Innovations Financial Credit Union in 2018 and has played an instrumental role in the growth and success of the credit union's mortgage lending program. Most recently serving as Mortgage...
June 26th, 2026026PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Tricia Cottle to Director of Training and Organizational Development.
Cottle has been a valued member of the Innovations team since 2007 and has brought nearly two decades of experience serving members, supporting team members, and leading...
June 25th, 2026027PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristie McLane to Director of Retail.
McLane joined Innovations in January 2025 as Director of Community Business Development and quickly became a valued member of the credit union’s leadership team. In her new role, she will oversee...
June 25th, 2026030PANAMA CITY, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Smiley to Director of Business Lending.
Smiley brings more than 20 years of lending and financial services experience to the role and has served as Business Lending Manager since joining Innovations three years ago. Throughout his...
May 13th, 2026028Panama City, FL (May 13, 2026) – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that Kristie McLane, Director of Community Business Development, graduated from Leadership Northwest Florida Class IV on May 8, 2026.
McLane was one of just 25 leaders selected by the Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW) Foundation to participate...
April 8th, 2026053Panama City, FL – Innovations Financial Credit Union is proud to announce that David Powell, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, has been reappointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Gulf Coast State College District Board of Trustees.
Powell has been a dedicated member of the Board of Trustees, contributing his leadership...
