Succession planning

Christopher Becker will succeed Michael Vittorio in January.

Credit unions are changing up personnel in operations, finance, lending and more.

Gene Novello will take over at the Crown Point, Ind.-based institution when Mike Hussey retires later this year.

Joseph Nowland will take over at the Jacksonville, Fla.-based institution after Gerri Sexsion retires later this month.

Barbara Vitolo will leave Wyrope Williamsport Federal Credit Union this summer once a successor is in place.

Credit unions have recently announced promotions and hires in areas such as human resources, commercial lending and information technology.

A potential succession and a transfer of power in family leadership are among the key recent executive moves in banking.

Inclusiv had two members named to the African-American Credit Union Coalition Hall of Fame while credit unions and others in the industry announced new hires and promotions.

Ronald McLean, who is chief engagement officer at the New York Credit Union Association, will take over at CCUA next month.

Cindy Dickey has taken over as CEO at the West Virginia-based institution while several other changes were made to the management team.

Franklin Financial, which was recently freed from a memorandum of understanding, has installed interim leaders after its founding CEO's retirement and his son's resignation.

A number of promotions and hires have been in made in areas like communications, business banking and the C-Suite.

Michael Capatides, CIBC's chief administrative officer and general counsel, will take over as CEO of CIBC Bank USA on April 1, replacing Larry Richman.

The $59 million-asset credit union has named a new CEO and chief operating officer.

Kelly Skalicky has succeeded her father as CEO of the Minnesota bank.

Vince Liuzzi previously served as chief banking officer at DNB First in Pennsylvania.

Credit unions and others in the industry have recently announced a variety of changes with their staffing.

The industry has recognized, hired and promoted a variety of executives, including the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation honoring several individuals for their contributions.

E.J. Donaghey has left University of Illinois Credit Union to become the new president and CEO of Fort Dodge, Iowa-based Citizens Community CU.

Alan White, who will step down in April, and Jeremy Ford have served as the company's co-CEOs since September 2016.