C-suite

Matt Mamer will take over for Mark Spenny, who has helped Citizens Equity First Credit Union expand in several markets during his tenure.

The $62.7 million merger of Linkbancorp and Gratz Bank would create a company with over $800 million of assets and nine branches stretching from Harrisburg to the Philadelphia suburbs.

Ayn Talley will step down in January, to be succeeded by the credit union's longtime executive vice president.

Anna Lo, a former NCUA examiner who previously led Pacific Transportation FCU, will take the helm next month, following the retirement of longtime CEO Lourdes Cortez.

The process will see the state's largest credit union split its president and CEO roles until longtime chief executive John Reed retires in January 2023.

Casey Klein will begin leading the Montana-based institution next month after current CEO Darla Card retires.

The bank will divvy up Owen's responsibilities among three other executives, including Kate Danella, who will become chief strategy and client experience officer.

With R. Scott Blackley planning to leave for a role at a health-insurance startup, the credit card giant is promoting longtime executive Andrew Young.

Chief Operations Officer Jerry Schmidt will take over at the Rapid City, S.D.-based institution in early January.

Elizabeth Magennis recently served as the New Jersey company's chief lending officer. ConnectOne also hired Michael O'Malley, a former OnDeck Capital executive, as chief risk officer.