Career moves

Citizens Building and Loan in Greer, S.C., will have a new president and chief executive next year.

First Tech FCU tapped its industry and vendor contacts – as well as its employees and members – to raise more than $1 million for CU4Kids.

James Cope, a former Pinnacle Financial Partners director who pleaded guilty to insider trading in October, was supposed to pay a $55,000 fine as part of a plea deal. But the judge hearing the case contends he should pay more.

The longtime CEO of Oconee Federal Financial in Seneca, S.C., is handing the reins to his son. Curtis T. Evatt, Oconee's president and chief financial officer, will succeed T. Rhett Evatt as CEO of the $484 million-asset holding company and Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association on Jan. 1.

It’s the time of year to give thanks, and some of the things credit unions are grateful for this year include continued gains in membership and loan growth, a rare alliance between CUNA and NAFCU, Wells Fargo’s misfortunes (and their potential to drive more consumers to credit unions) and, most notably, the prospect of regulatory relief under President-elect Donald Trump. Here are just a few things the movement might be celebrating this Thanksgiving.

Former BB&T Chief Executive John Allison is a late entrant on a short-list for the job of U.S. Treasury secretary, according to two people familiar with President-elect Donald Trump's selection process.

Old Dominion National Bank has opened a new office in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington and has hired five bankers to work there.

Dale Kimble has led DATCU for the last 16 years. President Glen McKenzie will succeed him as CEO.

The CUNA Lending Council names its new executive committee and other CU professionals in the news.

Sun Bancorp in Mount Laurel, N.J., the $2.1 billion-asset parent of Sun National Bank, said independent director Anthony Coscia will serve as chairman of both starting Dec. 31.

First Tennessee Bank in Memphis is giving veteran regional leader Pam Fansler an unusual retirement present: a chairmanship.

Hawaiian CU chief takes the reins of CPA group and other CU professionals in the news.

Family Trust Federal Credit Union, a $443 million institution based in Rock Hill, S.C., has named Penny Pratt as its next president and CEO.

A delegation of English and Scottish credit union professionals visiting the States offers their take on the biggest challenges credit unions face.

MainStreet Bancshares in Fairfax, Va., has hired a veteran Virginia banker as its president.

AgriBank in St. Paul, Minn., is removing "interim" from the title of its chief executive.

The $1.8 billion-asset parent of Cambridge Trust said in a press release Tuesday that Michael Carotenuto started as CFO on Monday. He succeeds Albert Rietheimer, who is retiring after serving as CFO since 2005.

Northern Trust on Tuesday promoted Michael O'Grady to president. O'Grady currently serves as head of corporate and institutional services at the Chicago-based custody bank, overseeing businesses such as asset servicing and investment management.

PeoplesBank in York, Pa., has hired Charles T. Field as its chief financial officer. The $1.5 billion-asset bank said in a press release Tuesday the Field will also be treasurer of its parent company, Codorus Valley Bancorp.

CHROME FCU adds key staff post-merger and other CU professionals in the news.