GTE Financial Welcomes Steve Vaughn as Vice President of Technology Integration
Veteran IT Leader to
Drive Innovation and AI adoption At One of Florida’s Largest Credit Unions
Tampa, Fla. [October 14, 2025] -- GTE Financial,
one of Florida’s largest and most established credit unions, announced today
the appointment of Steve Vaughn as Vice President of Technology Integrations.
Vaughn has nearly 30 years of experience in Information Technology and software
development, most recently serving as a senior technology leader at Partners
Federal Credit Union in Orlando.
Before joining GTE Financial, Vaughn managed
member-facing applications, loan and card systems, and business intelligence
platforms. His career has evolved from hands-on system development to shaping
enterprise-wide technology strategies designed to directly enhance the member
experience.
“From my very first conversation with GTE, it
was clear that this organization views technology as a differentiator, not just
a cost center,” said Vaughn. “That philosophy excites me, and I look forward to
working with the talented team here to deliver seamless, secure and
member-focused innovations.”
In his new role, Vaughn will oversee the
integration of critical systems and drive improvements in IT service
efficiency. His key priorities include integrating AI and emerging
technologies, expanding automation, and ensuring that every technology
investment advances security, accuracy, and convenience for G...