Succession planning

The bank also announced that it has recruited a BancWest executive to replace Michael Descheneaux as CFO.

Johnson has led the Iowa CU regulator’s office since being appointed by the governor in 2011.

Credit unions announce a bevy of new leaders among the recent new hires, promotions and appointments.

Ignacio Alvarez, who takes over this summer from Richard Carrion, addresses the tough challenges the bank faces as looming cuts to government services and benefits could be painful for consumers and businesses on the Caribbean island.

The Arizona company said Kenneth Vecchione would be a candidate to eventually replace CEO Robert Sarver.

First Citizens FCU unveils new management team, League of Southeastern CUs honors lawmakers and more new hires, promotions and honors.

St. Mary's Bank gets a new COO, Veridian picks up a trio of new employees and more new hires, promotions and honors.

The Mississippi company said Mitchell Waycaster will succeed Robin McGraw in May 2018.

Joseph Anderson has more than 14 years of experience in the credit union movement.

Craig Dahl, who took over as CEO last year when Bill Cooper retired, has added the chairman title.

Mortgage originators earn recognition and more honors, promotions and new hires.

Doug Bowers will serve as the permanent replacement for Steven Sugarman, who resigned in January.

Joseph Evans will step down as CEO on June 1, though he will remain the company's chairman. Thomas Wiley, a longtime associate of Evans, is set to take the helm.

MidSouth also removed Cloutier's son as part of what it called a "transition plan already under way to improve” performance.

Kate Quinn, one of American Banker's 25 Women to Watch in 2016, was given expanded duties, and consumer banking chief Kent Stone will retire.

The decision to keep a retiring CEO on the board and as a member of senior management can be a real detriment to the new CEO, according to one credit union executive.

Elevations CU beefs up its mortgage department with a trio of key hires and more promotions, awards and appointments throughout the industry.

BECU names new CFO, First Capital makes changes to board and other promotions and new hires in the industry.

After 53 years of service, Gene Brody passes the gavel to EVP Anthony Grigos. Brody will continue to serve as board treasurer and chief strategy officer.

One VP earns a special recognition from a local organization and other awards, new hires and promotions at credit unions across the country.