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GTE Financial Celebrates 90th Anniversary with Exclusive Offers and Exciting Events for Tampa Bay Lightning Fans
In honor of GTE Financial’s 90th anniversary and continued commitment to the community, the credit union is excited to unveil a series of exclusive home loan promotions and special perks for Tampa Bay Lightning fans.
GTE Financial Kicks Off 14th Annual Student Scholarship Program to Support Academic Excellence and Community Engagement
GTE Financial is thrilled to announce applications are now open for the 14th Annual Student Scholarship Program. This year, the credit union will award $3,000 in scholarships to dedicated GTE student-members who demonstrate both academic excellence and active community involvement.
GTE Financial Celebrates 90 Years with the Grand Opening of New Channelside Community Financial Center
GTE Financial is thrilled to celebrate its 90th anniversary of serving the Tampa Bay community by opening its newest Community Financial Center in the Channelside District of Downtown Tampa. The grand opening event will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and promises to be an exciting celebration for
GTE Financial Celebrates 90 Years of Service in the Tampa Bay Community
Locally owned and operated credit union, GTE Financial is thrilled to celebrate 90 years of servicing the financial needs of its local residents, businesses and helping empower the Tampa Bay community.
GTE Financial Spreads Holiday Cheer with Make Hope Real Initiative, Giving Back to Local Families
This holiday season, GTE Financial is proud to continue its tradition of giving back to the Tampa Bay community through its Make Hope Real initiative. In a heartfelt show of support, the credit union selected four local families to receive special holiday gifts, including over $1,000 to help each family with holiday expenses, gas gift
GTE Financial Elevates Leadership: Manny Aguilar and Dona Svehla Promoted to Key Executive Roles
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two distinguished leaders within the organization. Manny Aguilar has been elevated to Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer (CXO), while Dona Svehla ascends to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Lending Officer. Their exceptional contributions have been vital in driving GTE Financial’s success and reflect
GTE Financial Announces Key Promotions in Talent Development and Talent Administration Teams
GTE Financial is excited to announce the promotions of two key leaders within its Talent Organization. Josh Lansing has been promoted to Vice President of Talent Development & Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BCDR), and EJ Gonzalez to Assistant Vice President, Talent Business Partner. Both individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to enhancing GTE
GTE Financial Proudly Awards $5,000 Grant to Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers at Tampa Bay Lightning’s Noche Latina Night
GTE Financial is proud to announce the awarding of a $5,000 grant to Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers (TBKA) during the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Noche Latina night celebration. This grant underscores GTE Financial’s commitment to enhancing community engagement and promoting diversity within the Tampa Bay area. As an organization dedicated to empowering the community, GTE Financial
GTE Financial Celebrates the Return of Blue Star Insurance LLC. to Town N’ Country, Expanding Comprehensive Insurance Solutions in Tampa Bay
GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s leading financial institutions, is proud to celebrate the reopening of Blue Star Insurance LLC. at their original Town N’ Country location. This milestone marks a significant expansion in GTE Financial’s offerings following the acquisition of Blue Star Insurance Group Inc. in January 2023. Blue Star is dedicated to providing
GTE Financial Triumphs with Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions Award for Culture/Internal Branding for Compliance Week
GTE Financial, a leading credit union in Tampa Bay, was honored this month with the prestigious Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Award for Culture/Internal Branding. This recognition came during the annual MAC Awards, celebrating innovative marketing achievements within the credit union industry.
GTE Financial Celebrates Excellence: Dr. Traci’s House Among Top 15 Finalists At Inaugural Business Ambassador Awards
GTE Financial is dedicated to providing financial solutions, personalized service, and exceptional value to small businesses. The Business Ambassador Awards is a grant program created to acknowledge businesses that prioritize their employees and positively impact the Tampa Bay community. One of the finalists is Dr. Traci’s House, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to enhancing communities’
GTE Financial Launches Student Perks Program To Offer Rewards To Young Members
GTE Financial is happy to launch its new Student Perks program for members 16 and up. Student Perks is a free rewards program that helps students save more, earn money and efficiently manage their accounts. The rewards program also offers Go Points for Student Perks, which young members can redeem for cash back and more.
GTE Financial Garners Prestigious 2024 Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award
GTE Financial is thrilled to announce its latest achievement—the prestigious Platinum Aetna Workplace Well-being Award. This recognition highlights the credit union’s steadfast dedication to nurturing the health and overall well-being of its employees. Achieving Platinum status, the award’s highest honor is a first for GTE and underscores the profound impact of its wellness initiatives.
Inspiration and Dedication: GTE Financial Awards $81,000 In Scholarships To 27 Aspiring Students and $1,039,000 Since 2012
In an enduring commitment to the development of future students, GTE Financial is proud to announce the awarding of $81,000 in scholarships this year, benefitting 27 distinguished students at the 13th annual Student Scholarship Luncheon. Since the inception of the program, GTE Financial has awarded $1,039,000 in scholarship funds. These awards aim to alleviate financial
GTE Financial Donates More Than 23K To Metro Inclusive Health, Supports DEI and Pride All Year Long
GTE Financial, a leading community-focused credit union in Tampa Bay, is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and its support for Pride initiatives throughout the entire year. GTE successfully raised $6,200.14 for Metro Inclusive Health this year alone, contributing to $23,597 donated in the last three years. These funds bolster the
GTE Financial Promotes Two Leaders In Operations To Vice President
GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s largest locally owned and operated financial institutions, is happy to congratulate the promotion of two tenured leaders, Priscilla Abreu to Vice President Digital Payments and Fraud Operations and Troy Hepler to Vice President Systems Operations. Both individuals oversee high-growth, critical areas of operation that are pivotal in delivering the
GTE Financial Partners With Largest Charitable Dental Clinic In Florida To Offer Free Dental Care To Underserved Individuals
GTE Financial is proud to volunteer with Florida Mission of Mercy (FLA-MOM), the state’s largest charitable dental clinic that provides care to any patient at no cost. The free, two-day dental clinic will be held at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, FL from May 31 – June 1, 2024, starting at 7 AM.
GTE Financial Promotes Julie Smith To Assistant Vice President Of Internal Auditing
Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial is pleased to announce the promotion of long-time team member Julie Smith from Internal Auditing Manager to AVP of Internal Auditing as part of its ongoing commitment to nurturing internal talent.
GTE Financial’s General Counsel Honored As One Of Tampa Style Magazine’s Top Women In Law
Locally owned and operated credit union, GTE Financial is thrilled to announce its General Counsel, Marie D. Campbell has been named one of Tampa Style Magazine’s Top Women In Law.
GTE Financial Celebrates Local Small Businesses With New Business Ambassador Award Grant Program, Awarding Two $5K Grants
Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial focuses on providing financial solutions, personal service, and exceptional value to small businesses. To celebrate local businesses in the Tampa Bay area, the credit union is thrilled to introduce its inaugural Business Ambassador Awards, a grant program dedicated to recognizing businesses that champion community well-being and create
GTE Financial Wins Bronze Stevie® Award At 2024 Stevie Awards For Customer Service Department Of The Year
GTE Financial is proud to announce its Member Care Team won a Bronze Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year at the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service.
Decade Of Employee Commitment: GTE Financial Recognized As Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace For 10th Consecutive Year
GTE Financial, one of Tampa Bay’s most prominent and locally owned credit unions, is proud to announce they have been named one of the Tampa Bay Times 2024 Top Workplaces. The financial institution ranked nine in the mid-size category (150-499 employees) for the tenth year in a row.
GTE Financial Named Diamond Awards Recipient Amid Record-Breaking Competition
Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial was among 168 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards – the Marketing & Business Development Council’s annual marketing excellence competition.
GTE Financial Introduces New Community Empowerment Mortgage Program For Under-Resourced Communities In Tampa Bay
GTE Financial is proud to introduce the Community Empowerment Mortgage, a new dedicated Special Purpose Credit Program (SPCP) designed to extend mortgage financing opportunities in under- resourced communities looking to purchase a home. This initiative, focusing on the Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Lakeland metropolitan areas, represents the credit union’s commitment to promoting equitable homeownership.
GTE Financial Continues To Elevate Its Team With Several Promotions and New Hires
GTE Financial, one of the largest locally owned and operated financial institutions in Tampa Bay, is pleased to announce the promotion of Saidy Barredo to Assistant Vice President of Business Banking Operations and Title, Chris Grunsten to Assistant Vice President of Fraud Operations and Risk Analytics and the hiring of Jamie Miranda to Vice President
GTE Financial Makes Students’ Dreams A Reality One Putt At A Time At 11th Annual Student Scholarship Scramble
Leading not-for-profit credit union GTE Financial is thrilled to host its 11th annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament to raise funds for the GTE Student Scholarship program. The tournament will take place on Monday, March 25, at The Bayou Club. Registration opens at 10:30 AM, and the tournament will begin at noon.
GTE Financial To Celebrate First Clearwater Location Grand Opening With Tampa Bay Lightning Giveaways and More
GTE Financial, one of the largest locally owned credit unions in Tampa Bay, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its first-ever Community Financial Center in Clearwater, Florida, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
GTE FINANCIAL OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR 13TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
GTE Financial continues to support education in the Tampa Bay community with its 13th annual student scholarship program. The credit union will grant 26 students $3,000 each to support student members’ education and reward young adults dedicated to academic pursuits and community involvement.
GTE Financial Launches GTE Bolts Debit Card For Members As Official Credit Union Of The Tampa Bay Lightning
Locally owned and operated credit union GTE Financial launches the Bolts Debit Card for new and existing members as the official cr edit union of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
GTE Financial Named America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions By Newsweek
Tampa-based credit union GTE Financial is proud to announce Newsweek has named the institution one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024. The credit union received a five-star ranking among 250 other banks and credit unions in the United States.
Alogent Recognized as a Top Fintech Leader in TAG’s 2025 Top 40 List of Innovative Tech Companies
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2025
Illinois Credit Union League Welcomes New Team Members
SECU Foundation Grants $500,000 to Raleigh Rescue Mission for New Campus to Help Address Homelessness
Navigating Collections with Care: A Story of Overcoming Staffing Challenges and Driving Results
CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1
Corelation Signs Seven Credit Unions in the First Quarter 2025, Expanding the KeyStone Core Impact
SECU Foundation Awards $480,000 in Mission Development Grants to Support 12 North Carolina Non-profits
Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Debbie Ingle Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 to Helpmate for Domestic Violence Shelter in Buncombe County
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 11, 2025
Quantum Governance, L3C Launches the Michael G. Daigneault Excellence in Governance Grant to Empower Credit Unions and Nonprofits
Elan Financial Services Appoints Peter Klukken as New Leader
CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases
Credit Union Sponsors Black Maternal Health Week Events
Sound Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence
FileInvite Launches Connected Workflows for Lending Document Collection
Intrepid Credit Union Selects Cindy Trimp as Vice President of Finance
Novo Federal Credit Union Selects George San Martin as President & CEO
Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions
Clearview Federal Credit Union unveils the Clearview Foundation to create positive opportunities for community members.
Intelligent Banking Solutions Announces Strategic Position Changes to Support SAFIRE-IQ Growth
EECU Sponsors Scholarships for Local Students Through Foundation for Central Schools
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 04, 2025
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Gwen Oldham as Vice President of Community and Social Impact
FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR
Penlanco FCU Expands Partnership with Aurora Advantage, Signs Agreement for Online and Mobile Banking Platform
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named #1 Credit Union for Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power
Callahan & Associates Celebrates 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact
Alogent Recognized as a Top Fintech Leader in TAG’s 2025 Top 40 List of Innovative Tech Companies
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2025
Illinois Credit Union League Welcomes New Team Members
SECU Foundation Grants $500,000 to Raleigh Rescue Mission for New Campus to Help Address Homelessness
Navigating Collections with Care: A Story of Overcoming Staffing Challenges and Driving Results
CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1
Corelation Signs Seven Credit Unions in the First Quarter 2025, Expanding the KeyStone Core Impact
SECU Foundation Awards $480,000 in Mission Development Grants to Support 12 North Carolina Non-profits
Northern Communities Credit Union Adds CU Student Choice’s Private Student Lending Solution
Redwood Credit Union welcomes Debbie Ingle Senior Vice President of Mortgage Lending
SECU Foundation Awards $500,000 to Helpmate for Domestic Violence Shelter in Buncombe County
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 11, 2025
Quantum Governance, L3C Launches the Michael G. Daigneault Excellence in Governance Grant to Empower Credit Unions and Nonprofits
Elan Financial Services Appoints Peter Klukken as New Leader
CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases
Credit Union Sponsors Black Maternal Health Week Events
Sound Credit Union Announces Leadership Promotions to Drive Growth and Operational Excellence
FileInvite Launches Connected Workflows for Lending Document Collection
Intrepid Credit Union Selects Cindy Trimp as Vice President of Finance
Novo Federal Credit Union Selects George San Martin as President & CEO
Illinois Credit Union League’s Advocacy Secures Nearly $1.2 Million in Regulatory Fee Credits for State’s Credit Unions
Clearview Federal Credit Union unveils the Clearview Foundation to create positive opportunities for community members.
Intelligent Banking Solutions Announces Strategic Position Changes to Support SAFIRE-IQ Growth
EECU Sponsors Scholarships for Local Students Through Foundation for Central Schools
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 04, 2025
Redwood Credit Union Welcomes Gwen Oldham as Vice President of Community and Social Impact
FI CONNECT FUNDS $1 BILLION IN LOANS ITS INAUGURAL YEAR
Penlanco FCU Expands Partnership with Aurora Advantage, Signs Agreement for Online and Mobile Banking Platform
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Named #1 Credit Union for Member Satisfaction by J.D. Power
Callahan & Associates Celebrates 40 Years Of Credit Union Impact
Alogent Recognized as a Top Fintech Leader in TAG’s 2025 Top 40 List of Innovative Tech Companies
Baker Market Update – Week in Review: April 17, 2025
Illinois Credit Union League Welcomes New Team Members
SECU Foundation Grants $500,000 to Raleigh Rescue Mission for New Campus to Help Address Homelessness
Navigating Collections with Care: A Story of Overcoming Staffing Challenges and Driving Results
CSPI Kicks Off 2025 with Strong Momentum – Several Core Renewals-New Digital Banking-Document Management Agreement Contracts Secured in Q1
