President/CEO of Tyndall Federal Credit Union Announces Retirement After 20 Years of Distinguished Service

PANAMA CITY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Tyndall Federal Credit Union Board of Directors announced today that Jim Warren will retire as President and CEO of the Credit Union effective January 2025, after an exemplary 20-year tenure.

As Tyndall’s longest-serving CEO, Warren has provided the strong and steady leadership needed to ensure the Credit Union is well-prepared to continue serving its members through valuable and impactful financial solutions. Warren has been instrumental in shaping the success of Tyndall during his tenure. Under his leadership, the Credit Union achieved numerous milestones, including the largest profit share in Tyndall’s history ($23 Million, December 2023) totaling over $62 Million in member deposits over the last 5 years.

Warren has also led the organization through some of its most challenging times – the Great Recession, Category 5 Hurricane Michael, and numerous organizational transformations designed to “spend less and give more.” Warren’s unwavering dedication to the Credit Union's mission has fostered a culture of integrity, accountability, and putting members first.

"It has been an honor to lead Team Tyndall and work with our Board of Directors in our efforts to constantly increase membership value, through good times and bad, for the last 20 years,” Warren said. “This team, with the full support of our Board, has devoted itself to using our tax benefit, co-op structure, and operating model to reduce the financial pressures of our members and, most of all, our single moms. No other credit union has done this better than us. Thank you, from top to bottom, for working together, staying focused, and helping us be the best no-nonsense, value-driven credit union in the nation."

Tyndall’s Chairwoman of the Board, Frances Martin, expressed heartfelt appreciation for Warren’s contributions.

"It is with mixed emotions that we announce Jim’s retirement,” Martin said. “He leaves behind a lasting legacy of integrity, leadership, and commitment to our members. His vision has guided Tyndall through times of growth and challenge, and we are grateful for his unparalleled dedication."

Warren's career has spanned over 38 years in the financial services arena, including 33 years as a CEO. He joined Tyndall in 2004 upon his departure from Firefighters Federal Credit Union (Houston, TX), where he served as CEO. Before that, he held roles as CEO of C-E Federal Credit Union (Houston, TX) and Vice President of Accounting at Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union (Pasadena, TX).

The Tyndall Board of Directors will immediately commence a thorough search for Warren’s successor. During this transition period, Warren will work closely with the Board to ensure a seamless handover, and he will continue to lead the Credit Union until his retirement date.

About Tyndall Federal Credit Union

Tyndall Federal Credit Union was founded in 1956 to help its members reach their financial goals. Its first office was on Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida, but today Tyndall serves more than 112,000 members from all walks of life.