Meet Our Leadership Team
These experienced professionals define our purpose and drive our mission.
Senior Leadership Team
Sam Inman
Chief Executive Officer
Kim Gamez
Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Thomas
Chief Operations Officer
Tim Simpson
Chief Information Security Officer
Lori Smith
Chief Human Resources Officer
Roger Rassman
Chief Marketing Officer
Jimmy Lovelace
Chief Experience Officer
Chris Eppes
Chief Information Officer
Amanda Whitson
Chief Lending Officer
Board Of Directors
Community First Credit Union's Board of Directors is made up of elected volunteers who are responsible for establishing policies that are implemented by management and staff. Because the Board of Directors is made up of Community First members, their goal is to always do what is best for the members when making their decisions.
Lindy Prudencio
Board Chair
Ted Willich
Vice Chair
Bill Permenter
Treasurer
Bettie Adams
Secretary
Bruce Doueck
Director
Chantelle Schart
Director
Dr. Brenda Simmons-Hutchins
Director
Jim Farah
Director
Elvia Williams
Director
Audit Committee
Community First Credit Union of Florida is examined on a regular basis by the State of Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The Internal Audit Department conducts risk-based internal audits in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The Internal Audit Department works with Management in a collaborative manner on each internal audit and communicates the results of each audit to the Audit Committee on a regular basis. The Audit Committee believes all audits, verifications, examinations and compliance reviews accurately reflect the status of the credit union as a well-managed and financially sound financial institution.
Chantelle Schart
Audit Chair
Alan Lovett, CPA, CIA, CISA
Jeff Gleason, CPA, CIA, CISA
Naomi Paulino, CPA
Sean Thibodaux, CPA
Community Advisory Council
The Community First Community Advisory Council serves as a bridge between Community First and the communities it supports. Comprised of diverse local leaders, the council provides strategic guidance, shares community insights, and ensures our programs reflect real community needs and priorities. By fostering collaboration and amplifying community voices, the council helps shape initiatives that drive meaningful impact and strengthen trust across our entire community.
Brenda Simmons-Hutchins
Board Liaison
Joseph Grant
Vice Chair
Bruce Warner
Clay Smithers
Marcus Isom
Maurice Hague
