Career moves

MUFG Americas Holdings in New York, the holding company for California's Union Bank, has named Kanetsugu Mike chairman of the holding company and bank.

The $417 million-asset company appointed John Kaufman, 33, as CFO on Friday, according to a news release. Kaufman was also named CFO of MSB's Millington Savings Bank.

LOS ANGELES — As major wildfires continue to burn in Northern California, credit unions have been challenged to lend a helping hand.

Santander Bank has hired Siobhan Schroth as market director for corporate and commercial banking in New York and New Jersey.

Berkshire Hills Bancorp in Pittsfield, Mass., has named a new president and chief operating officer for its bank.

Four Oaks Fincorp in Four Oaks, N.C., has named Deanna Hart chief financial officer of the company and its bank.

Family First Federal Credit Union has named Thomas Dambra as its president and chief executive, the fifth in the credit union’s history.

Porter Bancorp in Louisville, Ky., has Edmond Seifried to its board. Seifried, 68, is executive director of the Sheshunoff Affiliation Program, which provides education and an idea exchange to community bankers.

Wade Reece has announced his plans to retire after 25 years heading BB&T's insurance division.

Sound Financial Bancorp in Seattle has hired a former Federal Home Loan Bank executive as chief administrative officer of its bank.