Succession planning

Jeanne Walker will leave Houston-based Southern Federal Credit Union later this year, with Credit Union Resources leading the search for a successor at the $93 million-asset institution.

Two credit unions both tapped new senior vice presidents of member experience and more new hires, promotions and appointments.

Cooperative Credit Union Association President and CEO Paul Gentile is set to take over at Merck Employees FCU later this fall.

Bringing in new talent and/or promoting from within can bolster a credit union's performance.

As director of the Fed's Division of Research and Statistics, David Wilcox is responsible for briefing the Federal Open Market Committee on the outlook for the national economy.

A look at who's hiring, the positions they're filling and more promotions, appointments and other CU professionals in the news.

Craig Kauffman had been a regional executive for Susquehanna Bancshares and BB&T.

Cook has been with the credit union since 2015, and his appointment to the top job follows months of tumult after the previous CEO was fired in March.

Big changes to Hoosire Hills board of directors, two new executives move to the C Suite at VyStar and more new hires, promotions and appointments.

Since John Turner took over as CEO in July, Regions has announced several executive appointments, including promoting Kate Danella to oversee strategic planning.