Two positions on the Gulf Winds Board of Directors will be filled this year. Each nominee must meet certain qualifications, be a member in good standing, and be at least 18 years of age. An appointed nominating committee has selected the following two qualified candidates for their vacancies:

Shelly Fountain (3 Year Term) 

I’ve served on the Board of Directors for 38 years and am currently serving as 2nd Vice Chair/Treasurer. I would be honored to continue serving our members. During my tenure, I have gained knowledge and experience by attending continuing education and training meetings to qualify me as an effective board member.

Gulf Winds has been and will be successful because of members like you and an active and educated Board of Directors. I would like to continue to be part of the decision-making process to help keep our credit union successful as we move forward. I solicit your vote and support during this election. Thank you for supporting me over the years.

Donna Luebbers (3 Year Term) 

I have been a member of the credit union since 1995, and an active volunteer since 2006. I currently serve as First Vice Chair / Secretary of the Board, and have previously served as Board Treasurer. I have also had the privilege of serving our members on the Supervisory Committee and on the Information Security Committee.

My professional background is in Information Technology, and I am deeply committed to helping our credit union adapt to evolving technological demands and the financial challenges of a changing economy. I am dedicated to making thoughtful, responsible decisions in the best interests of our members, and I respectfully ask for your support.

Election Notes: If a member meets the qualifications and desires to run for a credit union office, but was not nominated by the nominating committee, he or she may be placed on the ballot by means of petition. The petition (official forms package available from the Gulf Winds administration office) must be signed by 10% of Gulf Winds’ members over age 18 years. The petition must be returned to the administration office no later than February 3, 2026. Candidates by petition must also submit a brief resume of qualifications and a signed certificate that they are agreeable to nomination and will serve if elected. All nominees’ names are certified by the nominating committee before they are recognized as official candidates. If there is only one candidate for each vacancy, a mail ballot will not be conducted. Pursuant to the bylaws, there will be no nominations from the floor at the business meeting.