GTE Financial Named One of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsized Workplaces 2025

Through Analysis of More Than 9,000 Companies the Recognition Honors GTE’s Exceptional Culture, Employee Experience and Workplace Leadership

Tampa, Fla. [June 19, 2025] -- GTE Financial, one of Florida’s largest credit unions, has been named one of America’s Greatest Midsized Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The award is based on a rigorous evaluation and analysis of 3.5 million online employee reviews, and public data from more than 9,000 U.S. companies with 500 to 1,000 employees.

“As we celebrate our 90th Anniversary, this recognition is especially meaningful,” said Brian Best, President and CEO of GTE Financial. “It speaks to the incredible culture we’ve built together and the passion, care, and commitment our employees bring to our members and community every single day.”

Midsize companies play a crucial role in the U.S. economy, offering career opportunities across various industries. According to the National Center for Middle Market, there are around 200,000 middle market businesses in the U.S., representing one-third of the private sector GDP and employing approximately 48 million people.

Out of thousands of eligible organizations, GTE Financial is one of just 36 distinguished companies in Florida and 498 nationally recognized this year. The not-for-profit credit union founded in 1935 amidst the Great Depression, continues its commitment to delivering exceptional services and innovative solutions that prioritize the needs of its members and the communities it serves.

“Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025, spotlighting companies, such as GTE Financial, that have excelled in employee experience and workplace performance through

strong leadership, competitive benefits, career development opportunities and a culture of belonging,” stated Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek.

About GTE Financial:

GTE Financial is a not-for-profit financial cooperative located throughout West Central Florida with $2.9 billion in assets and 24 Community Financial Centers. Chartered in 1935, GTE Financial is the official credit union of the Tampa Bay Lightning and is locally owned and operated in the Tampa Bay area, serving more than 230,000 individuals and businesses. For more information on GTE Financial, visit gtefinancial.org.