BrightStar Credit Union VP of Marketing Brings Extensive Education and Community Leadership Experience to Organization Focused on Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship and Work Readiness
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COOPER CITY, FL (October 22, 2026) – BrightStar Credit Union, one of the largest and fastest-growing credit unions in South Florida, announces the appointment of Dustin Jacobs, vice president of marketing, to the Junior Achievement (JA) of South Florida Board of Directors, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering students in Broward and South Palm Beach counties with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve future economic success.
As a member of the board, Jacobs will join a group of business and community leaders who provide strategic guidance and support to advance JA’s mission. The organization serves 40,000+ students with the support of more than 5,300 volunteers, focusing on three key pillars—financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness – to promote economic mobility and prepare young people for future success.
“Dustin’s appointment to the Junior Achievement of South Florida Board of Directors is a natural extension of his longstanding commitment to education and our community,” said Biana Murnane, president and CEO of BrightStar Credit Union. “Education has been at the heart of BrightStar since its founding by Broward County educators nearly 80 years ago, and Dustin has played an important role in carrying that legacy forward. His passion for creating opportunities for students and strengthening our community will make him a tremendous asset to Junior Achievement.”
“I’m honored to join the Junior Achievement of South Florida Board of Directors and support an organization whose mission so closely aligns with both my personal values and the work we do at BrightStar,” said Jacobs. “Giving young people access to financial education, career guidance and real-world learning experiences can have a lasting impact on their futures. I look forward to working alongside JA’s leadership and fellow board members to help expand that impact throughout our community.”
As vice president of marketing for BrightStar Credit Union, Jacobs leads the credit union’s marketing, branding, media relations and community relations efforts. His extensive civic and nonprofit leadership experience includes serving as board chair of the Broward Education Foundation, a member of the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and a board member of ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale.
About BrightStar Credit Union
BrightStar Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in South Florida with more than 61,000 members. BrightStar Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative with branch locations in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. BrightStar offers a variety of financial services, including checking and savings accounts; personal, home equity and mortgage loans; investments; and insurance. For more information, please visit bscu.org. For a list of BrightStar branch locations and operating hours, visit bscu.org/locations.
About Junior Achievement of South Florida
Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) empowers youth with the knowledge, ability and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy, and lead our community. Through experiential learning in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness, JA connects classroom learning to future opportunities. Each year, the organization reaches more than 40,000 students through JA’s innovative programs across South Florida, helping young people build the skills and confidence to own their futures. Its impact is strengthened by 5,300 trained volunteer role models who bring business insight and career-connected learning to students throughout the community. By bridging education and workforce readiness, JA is helping shape the next generation of leaders and advancing economic mobility across South Florida. For more information, visit www.jasouthflorida.org.
