Succession planning

Marvin Schoenhals had been the Delaware company's chairman for 25 years. He stepped down as CEO in 2007.

Cochran is putting the cap on a career of more than 40 years that includes helping create Louisiana's CU Cooperative Branching Network and serving as the first female chair of the World Council of Credit Unions.

The company said that Dennis Shaffer, its president, will succeed James Miller at the end of this year.

Hood has worked at CU near Niagara Falls since being hired as its bookkeeper in 1983.

IH Mississippi Valley exec attends U.S. Army War College seminar and more CU professionals in the news.

The New York Times explores why we lack female CEOs, Uber considers Bank of America’s Anne Finucane for its CEO spot, and State Street’s head of corporate governance explains its push for gender diversity on boards. Plus, who needs a hero?

Citizens Equity First promotes two in its electronic services department and more promotions, new hires and awards.

Brandon Riechers has been with RCU since 1996, has served as EVP/CLO since 2012.

The company agreed to buy MainSource Financial in Indiana for $1 billion, creating a Midwestern bank that will have more than 200 branches and $13 billion in assets.

As real estate loans continue to be a key product, CUs are investing in personnel focused on these offerings.