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Former Rep. Bill Owens has been named a director of Arrow Financial in Glen Falls, N.Y.

Chesapeake Bancorp in Chestertown, Md., has hired Al Wilson as its president and chief executive. Wilson resigned from AmeriServ Financial last month as its chief executive.

Numerous banks are expected to say they trimmed expenses yet again when they report fourth-quarter results in the coming weeks. But that trend may ebb soon as many executives are forced to spend on technology and to expand their businesses.

Ted Peters likes to build things and he does not like retirement. The veteran banker will soon solicit outside investors for a fund that he hopes will amass $100 million to pump into promising community banks.

City Holding in Charleston, W. Va., has sold its insurance division to The Hilb Group, a broker based in Richmond, Va.

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. — Hanscom Federal Credit Union on Friday announced its "Loyalty Dividend" payout to members for 2014 — which returned 2% of most consumer loan finance charges and 2% on dividends earned on savings.

Central Valley Community Bank in Fresno, Calif., plans to report a fourth-quarter loss because of a hefty chargeoff of commercial loans.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Community Financial Credit Union here said it will distribute $400,000 to reward its most loyal members as part of its "Member Bonus" program.

Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin addressed speculation about a possible presidential bid during a speech to the Wisconsin Bankers Association.

TEXAS CITY, Texas — The $652 million AMOCO Federal Credit Union said it showed its appreciation for the members that most believe in it through a $1 million bonus dividend.

Potential buyers have long been wary of high premiums and the potential for volatility in the energy sector. A harsh correction in oil prices and Texas bank pricing has suddenly given those banks a chance to revisit their views.

Security First Bank in Fresno, Calif., has a new president.

Home BancShares in Conway, Ark., has named a new chief for its banking unit.

CANTON, N.C.—Champion Credit Union announced that its board appointed Jake Robinson as its president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 12, 2015.

The founder and chairman of 1st Century Bank in Los Angeles has been named to chair the city's tourism and convention board.

SBT Bancorp in Simsbury, Conn., moved its shares on Wednesday to a new OTC Markets Group trading platform.

The Green Mountain State is home to businesses and consumers who march to a different drummer, and Brattleboro Savings & Loan's new checking account promotion seeks to appeal to that independent spirit.

Hamilton Bancorp in Towson, Md., has a new chairman.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp in Paso Robles, Calif., has hired a veteran banker to fill a newly created post.

WASHINGTON — Two officials at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have been named into key roles, the agency confirmed Tuesday.