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Paul Simons has worked in the industry for 48 years, including more than three decades at the helm of the Illinois-based institution.

Several credit union leaders were recognized for their contributions while other personnel changes were announced.

Several credit unions announced management changes at their branches while others in the industry made their own personnel moves.

Service Credit Union announced several promotions across the organization while other institutions made their own personnel moves.

Truliant FCU and Topline FCU made changes to their member experience teams while other institutions also announced personnel moves.

John Rhea has served as president and CEO of the Georgia-based institution for 11 years.

Margaret Hunnicutt, the institution's current former CFO and currenet CEO, will retire in January and be succeeded by the credit union's current chief financial officer.

Credit unions recently made new hires and promoted employees in areas such as human resources, finance and membership development.

Clear communication is critical when banks undergo a leadership or operational change.

Ralph Babb had stepped down as CEO in April. Curtis Farmer, who succeeded him as chief executive, will assume the chairman's title starting next year.

Trade groups from several different states honored industry leaders while many individual institutions have announced recent personnel moves.

The Tucson, Ariz.-based institution's vice chairman, Frank Trembulak, has served as interim CEO after Robert Ramirez retired earlier this year.

Oregon State Credit Union and 717 Credit Union both recently hired HR executives while other institutions made their own personnel changes.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren stepped up her criticism of some of the largest U.S. corporations and singled out senior-level government officials who accepted jobs at Citibank, Wells Fargo, Facebook and Walmart after working for the federal government.

Ideal Credit Union and BayPort Credit Union both bolstered their home lending teams while other industry groups announced promotions and new hires.

Big succession moves dominated the industry headlines in the past few weeks, as women claimed key chief leadership titles.

Martin Head had served as interim leader of the Montgomery, Ala.-based institution since earlier this year.

Julie Kreinbring has been the institution's interim leader since August and previously served as chief strategy officer.

Northeast Credit Union and Naveo Credit Union both named new branch managers while other institutions promoted employees and brought additional talent on board.

The Flint, Mich.-based institution has selected an executive with expertise in fraud prevention and law to take the helm following CEO Marilyn Reno's retirement.