Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to welcome Jarred Chandler to the Gulf Winds leadership team as Vice President, Finance & Business Intelligence. In this role, Chandler will oversee the credit union’s financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions, leveraging data insights to inform strategic decision-making.

“Jarred’s expertise in liquidity and risk management, coupled with his track record of building robust forecasting models, makes him the perfect leader for our Finance & Business Intelligence team,” said Chief Financial Officer Brad Tanberg. “His blend of technical acumen and strategic vision will strengthen our ability to anticipate market shifts, optimize the balance sheet, and deliver even greater value to our members.”

Chandler joins Gulf Winds from Navy Federal Credit Union, where he enhanced financial reporting and delivered insights to support strategic planning and regulatory compliance. He routinely assessed organizational risk metrics and led liquidity and interest-rate forecasting efforts. Additionally, he partnered with the treasury, compliance, and audit teams, helping the credit union refine internal risk frameworks. Prior to that, Chandler served as a Financial Analyst, developing models for capital forecasting and stress testing, delivering branch-level profitability analyses, and streamlining monthly close processes.

“I am honored to join Gulf Winds and leverage my experience in Asset Liability Management to support the development of a robust financial strategy for a dynamic and growing institution,” said Chandler. “Gulf Winds’ deep commitment to its members and communities resonates strongly with me. I look forward to modernizing budgeting processes, enhancing data-driven decision-making within the finance function, and collaborating closely with key stakeholders to drive meaningful progress.”

Chandler holds an MBA with an emphasis in Business Analytics and a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Management from the University of West Florida.