Succession planning

In addition to overseeing the bank’s lines of business, technology and operations, Kevin Blair will now be responsible for human resources, credit administration and all customer-facing support functions.

Mike Mercer had planed to work as part of the combined League of Southeastern Credit Unions until a least 2023, but recently approached the league's board with an early retirement request.

From appointments to prestigious committees to new members of the executive team, local honors and more, here are some of the latest personnel moves from across the industry.

Named interim CEO in August, Noel Quinn now appears to be the front-runner to lead the global bank's next turnaround.

Stephen Grech, currently CEO of Monroe County Community FCU, will move to the $225 million-asset LOC early next year.

EVP/COO Kim Reedy will take the helm after David Doss steps down.

The regulator says the bank needs to address employee complaints and pay controls; the presidential hopeful would make it more difficult for banks to combine.

Craig Howie, who joined the bank after a merger, will succeed the retiring Jon Evans on Jan. 1.

Rodney Hood, chairman of the National Credit Union Administration board, visited a Connecticut institution while others announced personnel changes.

Paul Simons has worked in the industry for 48 years, including more than three decades at the helm of the Illinois-based institution.

Several credit union leaders were recognized for their contributions while other personnel changes were announced.

John Rhea has served as president and CEO of the Georgia-based institution for 11 years.

The veteran banker succeeded Randy Sims, who recently retired. Sims had been the Arkansas company's CEO since replacing Allison in 2009.

Margaret Hunnicutt, the institution's current former CFO and currenet CEO, will retire in January and be succeeded by the credit union's current chief financial officer.

Credit unions recently made new hires and promoted employees in areas such as human resources, finance and membership development.

Trade groups from several different states honored industry leaders while many individual institutions have announced recent personnel moves.

The Phoenix company did not say why James Haught, who was also chief operating officer, left.

The Tucson, Ariz.-based institution's vice chairman, Frank Trembulak, has served as interim CEO after Robert Ramirez retired earlier this year.

Oregon State Credit Union and 717 Credit Union both recently hired HR executives while other institutions made their own personnel changes.

Michael DeShazo has been serving as interim leader of the San Diego-based institution since the previous CEO left in June.