Career moves

Heather Cox, the chief executive of Citigroup's financial technology unit and a key executive behind the bank's early embrace of wearable technology for payments and other financial services, is headed to USAA, an institution with a military-heavy client base that relies on digital transactions.

The San Antonio-based bank announced Friday in a press release that it has named Cox its chief technology and digital officer, a newly created role that includes the oversight of information technology, digital strategy and operations, and experience design.

The $359 million-asset Merchants said in a press release Friday that Rocco Del Vecchio will succeed Anthony Biondi as chief executive on Aug. 22. Biondi is retiring after 12 years on the job.

Credit unions across the country are launching innovative ways to partner with their communities, reward excellence and benefit worth charities.

CNB Financial in Clearfield, Pa., has picked a veteran director to be its next chairman, the sixth in the company's 32-year history.

Robins Financial recognizes top employees and other CU professionals in the news.

Patriot National Bancorp in Stamford, Conn., is in the market for a new chief executive.

Enterprise Financial Services in Clayton, Mo., said Wednesday that it has promoted James Lally to president.

New Jersey Community Bank in Freehold has exited a pair of regulatory orders. The $102 million-asset bank also said in a press release Tuesday that two siblings have resigned from its board.

Allegacy CEO earns local recognition, Tulsa adds new c-level leaders and more CU professionals in the news.