Succession planning

Lynn Harton was finally named CEO of United Community Bank after a five-year apprenticeship, though Jimmy Tallent remains CEO of the parent company. The executives have long touted an ability to bounce ideas off each other as a reason for United's success.

Bentley joined the credit union 2014 as SVP of lending and will oversee the $3.2 billion-asset institution.

In addition to typical industry challenges, family-owned banks also have to address generational leadership and estate planning at a time when an increasing number of their CEOs are looking to retire.

There are outstanding questions about whether Elizabeth Duke, who has been on Wells Fargo's board since January 2015, is the right person to lead a culture change at a large bank mired in scandals and investigations.

Retiring from CUNA after 39 years, Bill Hampel looks back on how the movement has changed – and, more importantly, what hasn’t.

Aberdeen Proving Ground FCU taps a new chief financial officer and more new hires and promotions.

Carmen Sylvester will take the helm at the credit union, following the departure of CEO Daniel Waltz, who is now CEO of City of Boston CU.

NCUA Board Member Rick Metsger's term officially expired last week, meaning the president now has two openings to fill at the agency.

Hopewell is bolstering its member service with several new tellers, Suffolk announces board members and more credit union advocates in the news.

Current SVP Tom Davis will take over as dictated by the firm's long-time succession plan.