Succession planning

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.

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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.

Credit unions have recently named new executive officers while others have seen their leadership recognized with seats on community organizations.

Ken Bixby worked as an examiner for the federal regulator before joining the trade group in 1982.

The Texas bank disclosed that James Dreibelbis, a longtime Woodforest executive, succeeded Nash as president and CEO in late December.

Mark Sander, who has been with the company since 2011, succeeded Michael Schudder, who remains chairman and CEO.

Institutions across the country have announced new additions to their staffs and have recongized outstanding work by employees.

John Milleson, who has led the company for 20 years, will retire after his successor is in place.

Scott Rose, who will join the Texas institution in February, has worked in the credit union industry for more than 25 years.

Kerry Parker, the Austin, Texas-based credit union's current CEO, expects to retire around midyear.

Bob Jones will retire in early May. He will be succeeded by Jim Ryan, the Indiana company's chief financial officer.

George Rudolph will take over at Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union in April as the institution's current president, Greg Smith, retires.