Innovations FCU was recognized during Florida State University’s 3 rd Annual Seminole 100 Celebration on February 22, 2020 at FSU’s University Center Club in Doak Campbell Stadium.
Presented by Florida State, the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in the College of Business and EY, the Seminole 100 recognizes the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by Florida State alumni. EY, a multinational financial services firm, verified the information submitted by each company and ranked the business based on compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) during a three-year period.
Innovations Federal Credit Union has served its members since 1952 by helping them build a sound financial future. Presently, Innovations has over 20,328 members and manages assets in excess of $257 million. Innovations Federal Credit Union serves the financial needs of everyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or volunteers in Bay County, Florida. In 2019 Innovations was recognized as a Best Credit Union to Work For by The Credit Union Journal. This designation further strengthens our commitment to our core values and mission to be the employer of choice in Bay County. David Southall is President/CEO of Innovations and a graduate of Florida State University. Other FSU Alumnus who lead Innovations FCU are Scott Gladden, SVP/COO; Karen Hurst, SVP/CMO; Ken White, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors; Kristopher McLane, Treasurer, Board of Directors; Nancy Luther, Secretary, Board of Directors. Current Florida State University students include Jeremy Hinton, SVP/CFO; Craig Ellis, Member, Board of Directors.
David Southall, President/CEO, said “Innovations is proud to be recognized on this year’s Seminole 100 list. We are honored to have numerous team members who are FSU Alumnus or current students.”
For more information about Innovations Federal Credit Union, please contact us at 850.233.4400 or visit innovationsfcu.org .
To qualify for the Seminole 100, a company must have been in business for at least three years and generated revenue by January 1, 2016. Additionally, the business must be owned or led by an FSU alumnus for three consecutive years prior to nomination.
From left to right: Nanisa Powell, David Powell, Nancy Luther, Jeremy Hinton, Karen Hurst, Scott Gladden, David Southall, Greg Philo, Wendi Gladden, Rob Fernandez, Pat Fernandez
David Southall, President/CEO, Innovations FCU and Melissa Roberts, Managing Director, Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship.