Member News: FAIRWINDS Credit Union Promotes Adrian Kierulf-Velez to VP of External Affairs & Philanthropy, Executive Director of FAIRWINDS Foundation
FAIRWINDS Credit Union has promoted Adrian Kierulf-Velez to Vice President, External Affairs & Philanthropy. In addition, Kierulf-Velez has been appointed Executive Director of the FAIRWINDS Foundation, the credit union’s philanthropic arm and a registered 501(c)(3) organization. In his expanded role, Kierulf-Velez will lead FAIRWINDS’ community relations, government affairs, and philanthropic strategies. As Executive Director of the FAIRWINDS Foundation, he will spearhead financial literacy initiatives
Dan Felix Named One of Orlando Business Journal’s People to Know
FAIRWINDS is proud to announce that Vice President of Mortgage Services Dan Felix has been named one of Orlando Business Journal’s 2025 People to Know in Banking and Finance. This recognition highlights banking and finance professionals in Central Florida who are making a change and difference in the workplace and community. From the Orlando Business Journal’s website: “In an industry where those on the outside think banking is just about transactions, the real impact the banking and finance industry
ITI Engineering Named One of Orlando Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work
ITI Engineering (ITI), a leading provider of ruggedized, mission-critical computing systems, has been recognized by the Orlando Business Journal as one of Central Florida’s 2025 Best Places to Work. This prestigious recognition reflects the company’s continued commitment to cultivating a workplace that prioritizes employee engagement, professional growth and well-being.The award is based on an independent employee engagement survey, where ITI Engineering earned an impressive overall score of 94.69 out of
Jim Adamczyk Named One of Orlando Business Journal’s Most Influential Leaders
FAIRWINDS is proud to announce that Chief Strategy Officer Jim Adamczyk has been named one of Orlando Business Journal’s “2025 Most Influential Leaders.” This annual recognition celebrates individuals who are shaping the future of Central Florida through visionary leadership, innovation, and impact across industries including banking and finance, hospitality, nonprofits, technology, health care, and more. From the Orlando Business Journal’s website: “Most Influential Leaders recognizes that running a
FAIRWINDS Credit Union Announces Key Executive and Senior Management Promotions
As part of FAIRWINDS’ ongoing leadership development efforts and the credit union’s mission to help members achieve financial freedom, several key executive and senior management promotions were announced this week. Jorge Font: EVP, Chief Commercial Banking Officer Most recently serving as SVP, Business Services, Font now leads FAIRWINDS’ commercial sales division, overseeing all business development and delivery strategies. With more than 30 years of financial industry experience, Font previously
Seminole State President Selected As Chair Of Florida College System Council Of Presidents
The Florida College System Council of Presidents (COP) announces new leadership for the upcoming year. During the June business meeting hosted at Daytona State College, the Council voted Seminole State College of Florida President Dr. Georgia Lorenz as chair, South Florida State College President Fred Hawkins as vice chair and Valencia College President Dr. Kathleen Plinske as vice chair elect. “I am honored and humbled to be selected to chair the Florida College System Council of Presidents.
UCF Business Incubation Program Changes Featured in Orlando Business Journal
As the UCF Business Incubation Program transitions from the leadership of Carol Ann Logue, the Orlando Business Journal featured an in-depth interview with Carol Ann and Rafael Caamano, the new interim director of the program. Caamano has been with the incubation program for the past 17 years and for the past several years, he ran the Winter Springs Incubator. Caamano told the Orlando Business Journal during the interview, “That experience has allowed me to identify areas that perhaps we need to
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Orlando Business Journal - Doing Business in Seminole County -June 5th
2025 Doing Business In Seminole County – June 5th 3:30-6:30pm Join Orlando Business Journal and business leaders from both the private and public sectors for the 2025 Doing Business in Seminole County panel discussion, EXPO, and networking event. https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/event/171353/2025/2025-dbi-seminole-county
Seminole State’s Spring 2025 Commencement set for April 29
Seminole State College of Florida will award over 2,800 degrees and certificates during its Spring 2025 Commencement on Tuesday, April 29. The ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. in Addition Financial Arena at University of Central Florida (UCF). More than 2,000 students are set to earn credentials this spring. The keynote speaker will be Maritza Martinez-Guerrero, vice president of external affairs and philanthropy for the Orlando Magic. She joined the Magic in 2023 after 22 years at UCF, where she served as
Fairwinds Credit Union And Orange County Government Join Forces To Promote Consumer Protection
FAIRWINDS Credit Union and Orange County Government recently joined forces to promote consumer protection and identity theft. Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Board of County Commissioners proclaimed March 2-8 as National Consumer Protection Week in Orange County, and recognized FAIRWINDS as the presenting sponsor for the county’s Shred-N-Go Drive Thru event on Saturday, March 8. The drive helped residents safely dispose of sensitive documents to protect against identity theft and safeguard the
Tech Rage IT Recognized Again on CRN’s MSP Pioneer 250: Leading the Way in Managed Services
Tech Rage IT is proud to announce its inclusion in CRN’s prestigious MSP 500 list for 2025, marking another significant achievement for the company as a leader in managed IT services. For the second consecutive year, Tech Rage IT has been named to the Pioneer 250 category, which highlights the top managed service providers in North America focused on serving the small-and-midsize-business market. CRN’s annual MSP 500 list serves as a comprehensive guide to the leading managed service providers,
Greater Orlando Sports Commission Announces Promotions and New Hire for 2025
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has announced a series of promotions and one new hire as it prepares for its 2025 event calendar. "We are thrilled to announce the well-earned promotions of our outstanding team members," said President & CEO Jason Siegel. "These individuals have shown remarkable dedication, leadership, and skill, playing a key role in our organization’s achievements. Their promotions are a testament to their hard work and our commitment to supporting growth and
Greater Orlando Sports Commission Announces 31 New Board Members For 2025
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has announced 31 incoming members to its Executive and Advisory Board of Directors, bringing the total to 137 board members. Incoming members will provide leadership, influence and counsel, and play a vital role in supporting the organization’s mission on behalf of the City of Orlando and Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. “As Chairman, I am proud of this organization’s ongoing success in bringing together some of the most diverse, talented, and
FAIRWINDS Foundation Announces Recipients of 2025 Grants
FAIRWINDS Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the philanthropic arm of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, today announced the recipients of its 2025 grants at a breakfast event held at Full Sail Live attended by community leaders and sixteen organizations embodying the Foundation’s core purpose of improving lives through financial well-being.Increasing its year-over-year grants by $100,000, this year’s total of $500,000 is the largest to date for FAIRWINDS Foundation. Since 2018, the
FAIRWINDS Credit Union and FAIRWINDS Foundation Named National Philanthropy Day Winners
FAIRWINDS Credit Union and the FAIRWINDS Foundation were named 2024 National Philanthropy Day Award winners by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) of Central Florida Chapter in the following categories: • Corporate and Foundation Impact• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Winners were recognized at the AFP Central Florida’s 2024 National Philanthropy Day Awards ceremony on November 15. First celebrated in 1986, National Philanthropy Day us an annual observance on November 15 that is
Tech Rage IT’s Matt Rose Featured in Orlando Business Journal for Disaster Recovery Insights
As Hurricane Milton approached Central Florida, Matt Rose, Chief Experience Officer of Tech Rage IT, was featured in the Orlando Business Journal, where he emphasized the importance of understanding how much downtime a business can tolerate and what data loss it can afford. To help businesses navigate the storm, Rose offered the following practical advice, which was highlighted in the publication:Alternative Work Assignments: Plan for alternative work arrangements to maintain continuity. Remote
Hurricane Milton Update No. 1
Friends, As our region prepares for another tropical impact, the Seminole County Chamber can be a resource for your business before and after the storm. If you're like me, you're watching every Milton forecast, trying to make the difficult decisions on a wide range of things, understanding forecasts and outlook change. You feel the pressure to not be wrong, to ensure your employees and customers are safe, and to continue operating as long as possible. Right now, the Chamber will be closed
FAIRWINDS Credit Union Raises $150,000 in Annual Give Generously Campaign
FAIRWINDS Credit Union announced today the total amount raised during its annual employee Give Generously Campaign at a reception honoring its non-profit partner recipients and employees. Each year FAIRWINDS hosts an employee fundraising campaign to benefit local non-profit organizations in the community. This year, employees pledged $75,000 during the two-week campaign with a $75,000 match from FAIRWINDS totaling $150,000, surpassing last year’s total of more than $104,000. “FAIRWINDS was founded more
