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Daniel Souers will become president/CEO of Gulf Winds Credit Union in Pensacola, Fla., the board of directors said Wednesday.
He will succeed current President/CEO Chris Rutledge, who is retiring after 20 years of service.
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During Rutledge's tenure, Gulf Winds increased assets from $203 million in 2002 to more than $1 billion at the end of this year's second quarter, while loans grew from $101 million to $603 million and membership expanded from 26,538 to more than 78,000, according to NCUA Call Reports.
Daniel Souers Souers is joining Gulf Winds from the $1.3 billion First Service Credit Union in Houston, where he served as its chief experience officer. He also worked as the credit union's vice president of marketing, professional development and service center.
He also served as marketing vice president of the $2 billion MAX Credit Union in Montgomery, Ala.
"We are pleased to bring Daniel onto the team," Gulf Winds Board Chair R.L. "Ozzie" Oswald said in a prepared statement. "Not only does Daniel embody our values and fit our culture, but he also brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Gulf Winds. Our board of directors conducted a carefully planned and thorough search to find the right leader for our organization. We are looking forward to our future with Daniel at the helm."
More than 225 Gulf Winds employees operate 13 branches.
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