Career advancement

The former chairman of the National Credit Union Administration will work with the fintech to broaden its reach in the credit union space.

Barbara Mahoney, who joined the credit union in 2003 as a human resources executive, will take over after John O’Brien retires next month.

Ryan Ross will take over as CEO of the San Antonio, Texas-based institution for Bob Glenn, who is retiring.

John Collins comes to the credit union industry after spending 20 years in a variety of roles at the national bank, including helping integrate two acquisitions.

Matt Rarden is taking over at the Albuquerque, N.M.-based institution after Tom Shoemaker retired in July.

Howard Meller, most recently CEO at New York's GHS Federal Credit Union, previously worked at Bank of America and SunTrust Bank before moving to the credit union industry seven years ago.

CEO Keith Brenek plans to retire at the end of 2020, and the Texas-based institution found his successor in-house.

Willy Kelsey has worked at the Arlington, Texas-based credit union since 2005 and will oversee lending, retail operations and IT in his new role.

Shane Saunders will succeed Tracey Kerr, who has led the Modesto, Calif.-based institution since 1999.

The credit union, formerly known as Kern Schools FCU, selected an internal candidate to take the helm once Stephen P. Renock, IV, retires in July.