Succession planning

Greg Hilbert will step down as CEO and president of the Appleton, Wis.-based institution in April 2020.

Even as the movement grows through charter changes and field of membership expansions, some observers say many boards don’t yet reflect this dynamic.

From branch management all the way to a spot on a Federal Reserve panel, credit union executives are making big career moves.

The company has appointed President Gaye Erkan to its board of directors, potentially positioning her to replace longtime CEO James Herbert when he eventually retires.

A number of credit unions across the country have made hires and announced promotions, including to their mortgage teams.

Stephanie Sievers, who already has experience running two small credit unions, will take over at the $35 million-asset CU.

Rheo Brouillard, the head of SI Financial, finally had a solid offer in hand after more than two years of searching for a buyer. But the resignation 10 days later of the man who made him that offer — Berkshire Hills’ Michael Daly — sent Brouillard scrambling.

Maureen Genna will take over from retiring CEO Linda Levy, who gained notoriety when she sued the Trump administration.

Michael Athens was the Albuquerque, N.M.-based institution's vice president of operations before serving as interim president and CEO.

A number of credit unions, including Direct Federal Credit Union, have appointed new executives.

The Albany, N.Y.-based credit union has already named a successor for when CEO Paula Stopera retires in May.

Tim Green is taking over at the California-based credit union following the retirement of longtime CEO Richard Andrews.

The Durango-based institution has brought in outside help to find its next top execuive.

From honoring men who work for women's advancement in the industry to government appointments, here's another look at credit union honors and promotions.

Gary Moritz will leave the credit union on Feb. 1 following 30 years at the helm of the Ohio credit union.

Shalonda Dawkins, who joined the Houston credit union earlier this month, has worked in the financial services industry for over 15 years.

Many credit unions already know they need to diversity their slate of directors. Here's how a handful of CUs have already started that process.

Deonne Christensen, who was chief experience officer, had overseen the transition after the institution's previous CEO, Brandon Michaels, left.

Credit unions will scramble to fill executive jobs as baby boomers retire. More institutions could recruit women as CEOs but there are still challenges to creating a diverse executive suite.

Keith Wilton will also succeed Walter Kaczmarek as president in August.