The $651 million Innovations Financial Credit Union in Panama City Beach, Fla., announced last week that Scott Gladden has been appointed president/CEO.
He succeeded David Southall, who served the credit union for more than 21 years.
Gladden joined Innovations Financial in 2005 as COO. He was promoted to the president's position in April 2025. He previously worked as vice president of branch operations for the $1.8 billion Tyndall Federal Credit Union, also based in Panama City Beach.
"Scott's appointment to president and CEO is a natural evolution of his leadership at Innovations," Innovations Financial Board Chair Josh Scribner said. "His extensive industry experience, steady leadership and deep commitment to our members, team members and communities make him the right person to lead our organization forward. We are excited by his vision for the future and confident in his ability to build on our strong foundation while guiding the organization through its next phase of growth."
Innovations Financial's 103 employees operate 10 locations and serve more than 27,000 members.
"I am honored to serve as president and CEO of Innovations Financial Credit Union," Gladden said. "Having grown with this organization for more than two decades, I am proud of our team, our mission and the impact we continue to make in the communities we serve. I look forward to building on that strong foundation as we move forward."
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