Our Mission

Our mission is simple — to improve the quality of our members' lives by maintaining a strong, secure and innovative credit union.

Our Story

Suncoast by the Numbers

Shares & Deposits $14,737,299,498
Loans $12,371,920,884
Total Members’ Equity $1,197,123,552
Assets $17,023,955,142
Members 1,133,849

As of 4/30/2023

Suncoast Credit Union began in 1934 when a handful of local educators founded Hillsborough County Teachers Credit Union. Throughout the years, we’ve grown and expanded our membership to include anyone who lives, works, attends school or worships in the Florida counties we serve.

Today, we’re proud to be the largest credit union in Florida. From our humble beginnings to all of the exciting developments along the way, Suncoast’s history is rich with memorable moments. And every one of them is thanks to our incredible members.

Our Member Benefits

Our members get more than perks and discounts. Suncoast can help you save money in every stage of your life with our low rates and high returns.

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Our Accolades

We’ve been honored with a number of local and national accolades. These awards represent all of the hard work we’ve put in to make sure that our members can thrive financially. We’re proud of everything we’ve achieved, because our members deserve the best and that’s what we deliver!

The Suncoast Difference Accolades 2022 

Our Leadership Team

Suncoast's Board of Directors is comprised of elected volunteers who are responsible for establishing policies that are implemented by the management and staff.

When the Board of Directors makes decisions regarding interest rates, fees or services, their goal is always to do what’s best for members.

2021-2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Zamir Ode 

Zamir Ode

Chairman

Gary Gresham 

Gary C. Gresham

Vice Chairman

Jounice L. Nealy-Brown 

Jounice L. Nealy-Brown

Treasurer

Andrea L. Falvey 

Andrea L. Falvey

Secretary

Victor M. Arias 

Victor M. Arias

Director

Lorraine Fernandez  

Lorraine Fernandez

Director

Dr. Marc R. Johnson 

Dr. Marc R. Johnson

Director

Dr. Robert Jones

Dr. Robert Jones

Director

Manuel Lopez 

Manuel G. Lopez

Director

Stephanie Mathews 

Stephanie Mathews

Director

Anthony D. Satchel 

Anthony D. Satchel

Director

2021-2022 SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE


Brando Fetzek

Brando Fetzek 

Chairman

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Dr. Odalys Pritchard 

Byron Whitman 

Byron Whitman

SENIOR STAFF


Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson

President and
Chief Executive Officer


Darlene Johnson

Darlene Johnson

Executive Vice President
Chief Growth Officer

Vicki Lovett 

Vicki Lovett

Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer

Julie Renderos 

Julie Renderos

Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer


Jackie Gilbert 

Jackie Gilbert

Senior Vice President
Chief Risk Officer

Melva McKay Bass

Melva McKay-Bass

Senior Vice President
Chief Business Development Officer

Michael Parks

Michael Parks

Senior Vice President
Chief Information Officer


Jennifer Bolivar

Jennifer Bolivar

Senior Vice President
Business Transformation

Sheila Cline

Sheila Cline

Senior Vice President
Finance and Accounting

Michael Hartman

Michael Hartman

Senior Vice President
Lending


Karen Koundourakis

Karen Koundourakis

Senior Vice President
Member Experience

Jana Manley

Jana Manley

Senior Vice President
Marketing and Digital Strategy

Terry Wood

Terry Wood

Senior Vice President
Human Resources

2022 Annual Report Cover

The Suncoast Difference

2022 Annual Report Cover

At Suncoast, we know that every person is capable of making a positive difference. Our organization prides itself on giving back to our local communities through philanthropic and educational efforts. We’re also committed to being environmentally responsible members of the community through our green initiatives.

This year’s annual report provides a deeper look at our outreach programs and our impact on our communities.