Succession planning

Credit unions all across the nation are beefing up their front lines and bolstering both middle and senior management.

Edwin Hada succeeds retired CEO G. Michael Padgett, who served LAPFCU for more than three decades. Hada spent more than 10 years as SVP/CFO at the credit union.

Kevin Lycklama is set to succeed Patrick Sheaffer, who has led the company since 1976.

Two CUs promote key people to new posts, plus more new hires, promotions and special recognition of credit union professionals across the country.

Leonard Stekol, Ridgewood's president, succeeded Peter Boger, who ran the bank for 18 years.

Promotions at Belco have beefed up its executive suite and more new hires, advancements and other HR moves at credit unions across the country.

Al Frosolone spent nearly 30 years at the credit union, overseeing growth from $23 million in assets to more than $180 million.

Jose Vazquez Jr., who previously worked for Popular Community Bank, will oversee commercial lending and treasury management services.

Well known CU exec hired by innovation group, another earns local kudos and more new hires, promotions and awards.

Several women are viewed as possible successors for a retiring William Dudley. Pam Codispoti has plans to up the millennial appeal of Chase’s 5,200 branches. What’s hot in fintech for 2018? Plus, the year of #MeToo in review.

Neff, who joined the company in 1999, gained oversight of retail banking with the promotion.

Credit unions make strategic hires, promotions to beef up their loan departments and other professionals in the news.

Bret H. Krevolin takes the helm at UECU following Patricia Zyma's retirement.

Doug Bowers contends that last year’s leadership shake-up, job cuts and corporate governance overhaul will make the company more competitive in its home state.

Finding a perfect candidate could be tricky. Because the New York Fed oversees banks and operates in markets, someone with Wall Street experience is ideal — yet at the same time, it’s important to find a candidate who isn’t beholden to the banks. Some advisers are pushing for a woman or a minority to be appointed.

Two credit unions make a commitment to human resources, Iowa Credit Union League recognizes a trio of award winners and more CU professionals and volunteers in the news.

David O. Brock will retire from Florida's Community Credit Union in early 2018, to be succeeded by SVP Linda Cappelli.

Scott Page, CEO of CoBiz Bank, will retire in a few days. He will be succeeded by Steven Bangert, the company's chairman and CEO. The company's chief financial officer will also become its chief operating officer.

New Hall of Fame inductees and other award winners announced, plus more new hires and promotions at credit unions across the country.

Rita Lowman recently joined the bank from C1 Financial, where she had been chief operating officer.