Succession planning

Sponem's seat on the board will be filled by Sue Johnson, president and CEO of Fort Community Credit Union.

CB Financial Services said its current CEO, Barron McCune Jr., was retiring and would be replaced by its president.

Credit unions announce board election results, new hires and promotions that will shape the future of these institutions.

The veteran CEO will turn the reins of the $3.5 billion credit union to Dave Sweiderk, executive vice president and COO of OneAZ Credit Union in Phoenix

C.G. Kum, who has been the Los Angeles company's CEO the past five years, plans to retire in May.

From recognizing those who are dedicated to building up the industry to rewarding special expertise, credit union advocates earned top honors.

Credit unions announce board election results, strategic appointments, new hires and more.

Longview, Texas-based credit union has tipped Randall Perason to succeed retiring CEO Betty DeWeese.

Chief Administrative Officer Jane Verret will succeed CEO Dawn Harris, who plans to retire at the end of this year.

Ross last year was elevated from EVP to president and chief operating officer, as league CEO Dave Adams shifted his focus to CU Solutions Group.

Robert Broeksmit has a tough act to follow succeeding David Stevens, the CEO revered for navigating the Mortgage Bankers Association through one of its most tumultuous eras on record. But in doing so, Broeksmit has a distinct advantage over many of his predecessors: inheriting an organization on the upswing.

As these up-and-coming leaders continue to move up through the ranks, some could be heading for the corner office.

Ameris Bancorp said that Edwin Hortman will step down as president and CEO in July but will continue as chairman.

Two leagues give top honors to CU professionals and volunteers, and more recruitment and retention news from credit unions across the country.

Current EVP Charlotte Nemec will take the helm from retiring CEO Susan Blain.

Kathy Thorson, who is currently a market president at MetaBank, will oversee strategy for all of its four markets.

Ent CU boasts 11 of the best mortgage officers in Colorado and other top HR-related news at credit unions across the country.

Stock Yards Bancorp in Louisville, Ky., has named James Hillebrand as its next CEO when David Heintzman retires later this year.

Key hires at one credit union put focus on in-branch experience and more new hires and promotions.

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp is looking for a successor for Paul Siebenmorgan, who has been its CEO for nearly 15 years.