UWF Hosting Free Financial Workshop on November 16
November 10, 2022
The University of West Florida and Gulf Winds Foundation are partnering to put on a free financial workshop on Wednesday, November 16, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm at the Earl J. Bowden Building in Downtown…
Fred Houston Appointed Board Emeritus After 57 Years of Service
November 1, 2022
Long-time Gulf Winds Board Member, Fred Houston, was appointed to the role of Board Emeritus on October 17, 2022. Houston transitions to Board Emeritus after serving 57 years on the Gulf Winds Board…
A Message from New President & CEO, Daniel Souers
October 12, 2022
President & CEO Daniel Souers introduces himself and shares his vision for our future.
President’s Message Fall 2022
October 1, 2022
It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself as the new President and CEO of Gulf Winds Credit Union. I am thankful for this opportunity and look forward to leading a talented, caring, and…
Eye on the Storm — Preparing for Hurricane Ian
September 26, 2022
Like many of you, we have been keeping a close eye on Hurricane Ian and preparing for the impact it could have on our members, team members and community. Here's a few tips to be financially prepared.…
Gulf Winds Selects Daniel Souers as President/CEO
August 25, 2022
Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Daniel Souers as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2022. He will succeed Chris Rutledge, who is…
President’s Message Summer 2022
July 1, 2022
Your financial journey is uniquely yours. No matter where you are in life, Gulf Winds is here to help you keep moving forward with convenient products and friendly service. We have come a long way…
Remembering our friend, former CEO, and Board Member Chris Brooks
June 16, 2022
It is with great sadness that Gulf Winds shares the news that Chris Brooks passed away on Monday, June 13.
UWF Financial Workshop, Protecting Your Identity and Common Scams, scheduled June 21
June 2, 2022
The University of West Florida's Louis Maygarden Center for Financial Literacy and the Gulf Winds Foundation have partnered to present a series of quarterly financial education workshops. The next…
Gulf Winds Foundation Provides $20k in Scholarship Funding to Local Grads
May 26, 2022
The Gulf Winds Foundation provided $20,000 in scholarships to four graduating high school seniors, Jenna Banta, Malik Cooper, Will Rollin, and Paige Sindelar. Each was awarded $5,000 to further their…
President’s Message Spring 2022
April 1, 2022
A special message about growth and change from our President/CEO Chris Rutledge.
Remembering our Friend and Board Member, Vance Bateman
March 30, 2022
It is with great sadness that Gulf Winds shares the news that our friend and board member, Vance Shelton Bateman, passed away on March 27, 2022, with his family by his side.