Career moves

Middleburg Financial in Virginia, which recently faced criticism from its biggest investor, has a new chairman.

Briarwood, N.Y.-based Melrose Credit Union has announced the appointment of Steven Krauser as interim CEO after the $1.9 billion credit union fired previous CEO Alan Kaufman, who held the position while the CU’s investments in taxi medallion loans hit worrying levels of delinquency.

State Employees' Credit Union in Raleigh, N.C. has announced that Michael Lord will succeed longtime CEO Jim Blaine as president and CEO of the $33 billion CU.

The former C1 Financial chief, expected to play a critical role at Bank of the Ozarks, resigned just a week after his company's sale. Thanks to a lengthy noncompete, it could take years to determine his next move.

SIU credit union announced Mike Lantrip as the new President/CEO of the $320 million CU effective Aug. 1. Lantrip replaces interim President/CEO William S. Capie.

Brent Beardall, who has been with Washington Federal since 2001, was named president of the $14.8 billion-asset company and its primary banking unit and retains his job as chief banking officer.

Three CUs beef up their loan departments and other CU advocates in the news.

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Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati has fired its chief legal officer over what it describes as a conflict of interest.

Charter Oak FCU receives lending kudos, Coastal FCU hires two and more.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday promoted three CFPB officials to new leadership positions.

The World Council of Credit Unions announced that it has elected Daniel Burns as chair of its board of directors, succeeding Anne Cochran.

Mercantile Bank Corp. in Grand Rapids, Mich., announced Tuesday that Michael Price plans to retire as president and chief executive at the end of the year after a decade at the helm of the company.

Truliant CEO earns local accolades and other credit union professionals in the news.

Sam Cook, who served in various roles at Central Trust Bank in Jefferson City, Mo., since the Truman administration, has died.

Citizens Financial Group in Providence, R.I., has named Mary Ellen Baker head of business services.

The $348 million-asset bank said in a press release Friday that Cuy Mauck will also become president when Roger Kepley retires in January.

The $1.9 billion CU, which is involved in a lawsuit against the city of New York’s Taxi and Limousine Commission, declined to comment on the reasons for the firing.

Enrichment FCU announces top-level promotions and more credit union professionals in the news.

JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and other big financial institutions are offering paid internships to members of the sandwich generation who left banking to care for children and elderly parents. Here's why the banks are interested.