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.
Rick Wardlaw at Bank Independent in Alabama gets results by adhering to the servant-leadership model.
Jay Williamson will take over at the Sierra Vista, Ariz.-based institution after Brian Barkdull retires.
Members of First Choice Community Credit Union will have access to mobile banking and other products once the institution becomes part of Credit Union of Ohio.
The industry supports candidates on both sides of the aisle but has tilted toward Democrats during this cycle. Experts say that's partly a reflection of the current makeup of Congress.
Executives and technology analysts offered a host of concerns that are likely to dog credit unions well into the new year.
Steve Ewers, who has held several positions in information technology, will replace retiring President and CEO Tammy Heikkinen, who has led the Duluth, Minn.-based institution for 12 years.
Last year, credit unions surpassed 291 million members in 118 countries.
Second-quarter data for credit quality defied conventional wisdom, but experts said that these numbers are being artificially helped right now and the worst is yet to come.
Many sectors are concerned about making money in an economic downturn, but those fears are higher in the financial sector, according to a study from Arizent.
Barbara Mahoney, who joined the credit union in 2003 as a human resources executive, will take over after John O’Brien retires next month.