Jackie Stewart is the executive editor of American Banker Magazine. Previously, she covered breaking news, community banks and mergers and acquisitions for American Banker before being named as the managing editor of the Credit Union Journal. After graduating from Northwestern University in 2006, Jackie taught for two years in the Bronx, N.Y., through Teach for America.
Marji Hughes is leading the California-based institution on a temporary basis as the board searches for its next CEO.
An executive from Visions Federal Credit Union was recognized for her advocacy work while credit unions announced personnel changes.
Corporate Central Credit Union and South Carolina Federal Credit Union made changes to their marketing teams while other institutions announced personnel changes.
At the median, credit unions saw growth slacken in several key areas during the year ending at June 30.
Credit unions have recently promoted and hired new employees in areas such as retail management, business lending and marketing.
Some in the credit union industry were recognized for their dedication while others took on new jobs or were promoted to new challenges.
Loans and net income continued to rise while delinquency rates improved. Other major trends continue, including ongoing consolidation amid sustained membership growth.
Credit unions announced new regional and branch managers in addition to hires in the loan origination department.
James Farrell, who ran New Haven County Credit Union from 1992 to 2015, transferred funds from the CU's general ledger into the account of a local business.
Two credit unions have hired new employees to oversee branches while senior investment representatives from a CUSO were recently honored.