Gulf Winds Names Scott Slattery as New Chief Growth Officer

Pensacola, Florida (May 29, 2025) – Gulf Winds Credit Union is pleased to announce that Scott Slattery has moved into the role of Chief Growth Officer. In this position, Scott will lead Gulf Winds’ growth strategy, overseeing Gulf Winds retail branches, Contact Center sales teams, and Marketing team, expanding reach and delivering even greater value to members.
“Scott’s leadership has been instrumental in launching our Commercial Lending Department, revamping mortgage offerings, and delivering over 17 percent loan growth in his first year,” said Gulf Winds President and CEO Daniel Souers. “As Chief Growth Officer, he’ll bring that same energy and strategic insight to driving our next phase of expansion.”
Scott joined Gulf Winds as Chief Lending Officer in June 2023. His nearly 30-year career in financial services spans consumer, commercial, and mortgage lending, as well as collections and branch operations.
Over the course of his career, Scott has optimized processes to improve efficiency and member experience, launched new products, and spearheaded major software implementations. He leads with a people-first focus, ensuring our teams are empowered to achieve organizational goals.
“Putting members first has always guided my work, and I’m excited about this new role,” said Slattery. “I look forward to building on our successes and helping Gulf Winds grow in ways that truly benefit the communities we serve.”
Paul Watson will assume Scott’s former role as Chief Lending Officer. Most recently serving in senior lending roles at Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) and VyStar Credit Union, Paul brings deep knowledge and expertise that will help drive growth and operational excellence across Gulf Winds’ lending operations.