Career moves

Michele Dean takes the helm from Ralph Spencer, Jr., who will retire later this month.

President and CEO Vickie van der Have will retire on July 1, capping a 43-year career in credit unions.

Former Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting landed a post with Black Knight, which provides technology solutions to mortgage and real estate companies.

Michael Moyes has been appointed to replace retiring chief executive Preston Sanders.

The longtime CEO of Local Government Credit Union previously served as chairman of the Credit Union National Association.

Tom Shoemaker initially took the helm in 2017 on an interim basis after the Albuquerque, N.M.-based credit union called off a merger.

Patricia Sarne was named CEO of San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union after former chief executive Tim Baldwin retired.

The comptroller of the currency, who is stepping down after two and a half years on the job, ruffled feathers and won some fans in pushing through CRA reform, cutting costs and trying to reshape the agency’s examiner culture.

After nearly two decades with the company, Hanisch is the longest-serving member of the executive team at CO-OP Financial Services.

Lester Owens, who is scheduled to join the bank in July, will report to Chief Operating Officer Scott Powell. He will be charged with implementing a more unified structure across the 260,000-person company.

Michael Baker will become president and CEO of SAFE Federal Credit Union in May while the institution's current leader, Darrell Merkel, plans to retire this summer.

Renee Christoffer will take over leading the institution when Monte Berg, the current president and CEO, steps down at the end of July.

A familiar face is taking the reins at the Baytown, Texas-based credit union, following the departure of its former chief executive earlier this year.

Jamie York has taken the helm at Neighborhood Mortgage Solutions as CEO Greg Wischmeyer prepares to retire.

After the financial crisis banks took a PR beating, limiting bonuses could prevent criticism; the Fed moved with authority in the face of the coronavirus.

The pandemic has the industry rethinking its hiring practices, such as how to onboard employees while limiting in-person interactions, and deciding which roles need to be filled immediately.

The central bank made two more moves to keep credit flowing; the Housing Policy Council plan would halt mortgage payments during the COVID-19 crisis.

The addition of Maria Renz shows how much emphasis the San Francisco fintech is putting on operations and customer experience.

Bankers express confidence despite coronavirus concerns, while consumers ponder cash needs; U.K. will hold off unloading its 62% stake in bank.

Blair Korschun, who has led CU Direct Connect since 2011, will take the helm at Christian Community Credit Union later this month.