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.
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.
Many of the 85 banks on our seventh annual Best Banks to Work For list have novel approaches to leadership, communication and more.
Credit unions across the country have announced a number of personnel changes including a new chief lending officer, director of marketing and more.
The Unity, Maine-based institution, which should open in the fall, will provide member business loans and other products to local farmers.
Credit unions are hiring new employees and promoting existing staffers to new roles.
Management at the Wyoming, Mich.-based institution decided on the name Bloom Credit Union after a review of its core values and market position.
The loan-aggregation CUSO has partnered with CU Financial Group to offer its members access to a range of insurance carriers.
Credit unions have made a number of personnel changes, including one institution appointing a chief technology officer and chief lending officer.
Bob Bjelland has led the Lewistown, Mont.-based institution for more than three decades.
The Maryland-based institution has hired an executive search firm to find its next leader.
North Side Community FCU served the underbanked before it joined Great Lakes earlier this month.
A number of credit unions have announced promotions, new hires and recognitions for their employees.
The lawsuit claims that the board didn't properly supervisor management, which allowed former CEO Edward Rostohar to embezzle more than $40 million.
A number of credit unions have recently made personnel changes, including LAFCU and F&A Federal Credit Union naming new chief lending officers.
A new employee each year will be selected to represent the Eau Claire, Wis.-based credit union at industry events.
Andigo CU said it would merge into Consumers CU, creating the fifth-largest credit union in Illinois.