Career advancement

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.

Chief Financial Officer Matt Koch will take the helm later this year when longtime CEO Clark Yelverton retires.

Mark Turnham is set to retire from the Portland, Ore.-based credit union, having worked there since 1980.

Jared Freeman will take over at the Harahan, La.-based institution having previously served in leadership roles at a variety of other credit unions.

Andrea Thune will take the helm next month, succeeding Jeffrey Fragale, who is retiring.

Jeff Carpenter, who is currently the president and CEO of CME Federal Credit Union, will take over next year when Brent Taylor retires.

President and CEO Patty Idol will retire later this year and will be succeeded by EVP Amy Woody. Both have been with the credit union sine 1985.

Danny Varnon will serve as the next CEO of the Alabama-based institution after Monte Hill retires in January.

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