A look at the latest round of appointments, promotions and new hires at credit unions and industry groups across the country.

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Marc Schaefer, who has led the credit union since 1995, has announced plans to retire. President Todd Hall will take the helm on Jan. 1, 2020.

Timothy L. Anderson, who has held C-level positions at a number of other credit unions, including Government Printing office FCU and Treasury Department FCU, has taken over following CEO Kenneth Kramer's departure.

A hot job market and the ongoing wave of CEO retirements mean credit unions need to be thinking well beyond the corner office when considering recruitment and retention.

The Birmingham, Ala., company warned in its earnings call that moves by the central bank could make it harder to lower costs.

Bruce Adams, who previously served as general counsel to Connecticut Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, will join the Credit Union League of Connecticut next month.

New tech-focused programs for employees can help banks evolve from within.

While executives at the Buffalo, N.Y., bank said they would take a closer look at spending, especially given the potential for interest rate cuts, they described investments in tech talent as an essential cost of doing business.

A number of credit unions have promoted employees from within their ranks while others have announced new hires.

The offering would mirror a similar move by Charles Schwab to offer clients a new pricing plan for its robo service.

David Cerwinski, who joined the CUSO in 2006, was appointed president of the technology provider.

Credit unions across the country continue to bulk up their staff at all levels of the organization.

Jill Nowacki will serve as CEO of Humanidei, which will focus on diversity and inclusion in the credit union industry.

Jim Lumpkin, president and CEO of the Portland, Ore.-based institution, is planning to retire in the first quarter of 2020.

Credit unions have hired new executives to oversee areas such as human resources and retail lending while others have been recognized for their achievements.

Often overlooked as prospects by financial services institutions who have increasingly focused on the wealthy, hourly workers represent a massive pool of underserved consumers with distinct financial needs.

Charles Friederichs, already serving in an interim capacity, has been appointed permanent CEO of the $1.1 billion-asset institution.

Powell sees need to "keep firms on their toes" while Quarles wants easier tests; €52 million paid to leaving execs nears total paid to board.

A growing number of credit unions are moving their headquarters to revitalized urban areas, and while some say that could help recruit new staff, it also carries the risk of being associated with gentrification.