President’s Message Winter 2022
January 3, 2022
As we move into another new year, I am reminded of how grateful I am for you — your membership, your support and your continued trust in us as your financial partner. I also want to extend my…
The Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Commits $25,000 to support the University of West Florida’s Louis Maygarden Center
November 3, 2021
The Gulf Winds Cares Foundation is gifting $25,000 over five years to the University of West Florida’s Louis Maygarden Center for Financial Literacy. The gift will help the Center provide a series…
Remembering Our Friend and Board Member, Jim Taylor
October 31, 2021
It is with great sadness that Gulf Winds shares the news that our friend and board member, James “Jim” A. Taylor, Jr., passed away on October 31, 2021.
Gulf Winds Donates $15,000 Worth of Supplies for Hurricane Ida Relief
September 7, 2021
Gulf Winds Credit Union stands with our neighbors in the west during the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Guided by the credit union philosophy of People Helping People, Gulf Winds has provided $15,000…
Chris Brooks Appointed Board Emeritus After 49 Years of Service
August 27, 2021
Chris Brooks was appointed to the role of Board Emeritus on July 19, 2021. Brooks transitions to Board Emeritus after 49 years on Gulf Winds’ Board of Directors.
Chris Rutledge Named CEO of the Year by National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions
August 24, 2021
Chris Rutledge, CEO/President of Gulf Winds Credit Union was chosen as CEO of the Year by the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU). Rutledge and other winners in NAFCU’s…
Scholarship Recipients 2021
June 7, 2021
The Gulf Winds Cares Foundation provided $20,000 in scholarships to four graduating high school seniors: Winfred Brittain, Noah Calvery, Jacob Greeson and Emma Ostrom. Each was awarded $5,000 to…