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What does it take to turn a hometown credit union into a driving force behind a city’s rebirth? Today, we sit down with Brian Wolfburg, President & CEO of Vystar Credit Union, for a powerful conversation on corporate culture, civic leadership, and Jacksonville’s future. From its roots serving military families on a naval air base to becoming a billion-dollar financial institution with over a million members, Vystar’s journey is nothing short of transformational. Brian shares how purpose-d...
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