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.

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.