Career moves

Credit unions have recently promoted and hired new employees in areas such as retail management, business lending and marketing.

Mnuchin hopes to strike a deal soon to recapitalize the two mortgage giants, a prelude to privatization; the bank’s focus on mid-tier corporations is starting to bear fruit.

Some in the credit union industry were recognized for their dedication while others took on new jobs or were promoted to new challenges.

The co-head of the bank’s securities division, 55, was once seen as a possible CEO; the institutions are gobbling up small banks at a record pace, prompting pushback from banks.

Credit unions announced new regional and branch managers in addition to hires in the loan origination department.

Brad Dinsmore, who will also serve as the California company's president, once was in charge of several key lines at SunTrust, including consumer banking and private wealth management.

Malia Lazu, a former community organizer, is overseeing a cultural shift at the Boston company that includes a new program designed to make more loans to minorities.

Two credit unions have hired new employees to oversee branches while senior investment representatives from a CUSO were recently honored.

Credit unions across the country have announced a number of personnel changes including a new chief lending officer, director of marketing and more.

An economic downturn is likely to force industry consolidation; the legit firms only offer borrowers things they can get for free, while others are scams.

Wisconsin Republican Sean Duffy routinely pushed to restructure the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and authored a bill to reform the flood insurance program.

The young professionals' development group is searching for a new manager following Lauren Culp's departure on Friday. She will remain in the industry.

Credit unions are hiring new employees and promoting existing staffers to new roles.

Sheila Bair, who holds board seats at several other organizations, will sit on Fannie's compensation, corporate governance and risk policy committees.

Credit unions have made a number of personnel changes, including one institution appointing a chief technology officer and chief lending officer.

Robert G. Cameron, a former official at the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, will succeed Seth Frotman as the bureau's point person on student lending complaints.

Bob Bjelland has led the Lewistown, Mont.-based institution for more than three decades.

The Maryland-based institution has hired an executive search firm to find its next leader.

Kenneth Montgomery, a top executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, will head the push to make faster payments available across the industry in the next four to five years.

A number of credit unions have announced promotions, new hires and recognitions for their employees.