Succession planning

Farmers Bank in Frankfort, Ind., has named a new chief executive, after its previous leader died of cancer.

Richard Krauland will retire later this year as chief executive of NexTier Bank in Butler, Pa., after leading the institution through two mergers and name changes.

Community Bank in Pasadena, Calif., has promoted from within to fill the positions of president and chief banking officer.

Marsha Williams' appointment at the $141 billion-asset company takes effect immediately. Williams has been on Fifth Third's board since 2008.

First Midwest Bank in Itasca, Ill., announced Friday that it has hired Jo Ann Boylan, formerly of MB Financial Bank in Chicago, as chief information and operations officer.

Bancorp of New Jersey in Fort Lee has hired a former state regulator as its new chief executive.

What makes a true leader is particularly relevant to the banking industry, in which the leading institutions and key individuals are not always defined by asset size.

Apple Bank for Savings in Manhasset, N.Y., said Thursday that Chief Operating Officer Steven Bush is taking over as chairman, president and CEO from Alan Shamoon, who is retiring.

Robertson Banking Co. in Demopolis, Ala., has given its president, Gary Holemon, the additional title of chief executive.

ChoiceOne Financial Services in Sparta, Mich., has given its president, Kelly Potes, the job of chief executive, too.