Career moves

New Jersey Community Bank's chairman has resigned, less than four months after he quit as chief executive of the Freehold bank.

Credit unions announce new hires, promotions, accolades and more CU people in the news.

M&T Bank's president and chief operating officer, Mark Czarnecki, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and plans to remain in his role at the bank while he gets treatment, the Buffalo News reported.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp in Paso Robles, Calif., has named Jason Castle chief financial officer, following CFO Lonny Robinson's resignation after grooming him for the job.

F.N.B. in Pittsburgh has shuffled its management ranks, after John Williams announced his retirement as bank president.

Home BancShares in Conway, Ark., has promoted John "Stephen" Tipton to chief operating officer, after the position had been vacant for about five years.

Simmons First National in Pine Bluff, Ark., has promoted several executives, as David Bartlett announced his plans to retire as president and chief banking officer.

Regent Bank in Davie, Fla., has promoted Dawn Calder to the newly created position of chief credit officer.

New financial advisors hired, new board members appointed and other CU people in the news.

Four former Citigroup currency traders are suing the bank for unfair dismissal after they were let go amid a global probe into foreign-exchange rate rigging.

Otero Federal Credit Union said Juanita Whiteside, its longtime CEO and employee for 37 years, died on Aug. 13 after a long battle with breast cancer.

Total System Services (TSYS), the Columbus, Ga.-based payment processor, has hired Patricia A. Watson to be senior executive vice president and chief information officer, effective Sept. 14.

Total System Services (TSYS), the Columbus, Ga.-based payment processor, has hired Patricia A. Watson to be senior executive vice president and chief information officer, effective Sept. 14.

PeoplesBank in Holyoke, Mass., will promote its chief financial officer to lead the bank, as Chief Executive Douglas Bowen plans to retire.

Social Finance Inc. has hired Joanne Bradford, a veteran of the technology and media industries, as chief operating officer.

After more than 20 years at the helm of Members Source Credit Union here, Charles Donovan is retiring.

Cheviot Financial in Cincinnati has elected James Williamson chairman.

Bank of Hawaii in Honolulu has hired Sheh Bertram as chief information officer.

Astoria Financial in Lake Success, N.Y., has named a former Citigroup banker a director of business banking.

Foothills Community Bank in Dawsonville, Ga., has named John Lewis interim chief executive.