The $1.4 billion-asset credit union said John Roemer officially became its new leader Jan. 23.

Caren Gabriel, who joined the credit union in 1985 as a staff attorney and became president and chief executive in 2004, will be succeeded by executive vice president and chief operating officer Matt Jernigan on April 8.

In a state where two-thirds of residents use a credit union, a growing populace translates to even more membership, employment and loan growth with those institutions, according to data from the National Credit Union Administration.

The National Credit Union Administration put Valwood Park Federal Credit Union into its care this month, citing concerns of unsafe and unsound business practices.

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, the 18th-largest credit union in the country by assets, said the new name better reflects its worldwide member base.

COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of more digital options for helping members. Now more credit unions are hoping that artificial intelligence can help reduce stress on frontline staff.

The $104 million-asset Finex Credit Union in East Hartford plans to partner with the $52 million-asset First Connecticut Credit Union in Wallingford.

The state of Colorado has reached a $4 million settlement with Canvas Credit Union and Bellco Credit Union after the companies were accused of failing to pay refunds of guaranteed automobile protection fees due to borrowers.

Rising deposit costs and the likelihood of a slowdown in loan growth could stifle earnings, credit union executives say.

The Inclusiv Network and the National Association of Latino Credit Unions and Professionals opened the Juntos Avanzamos-NLCUP regional chapter in California last month. It's the first part of a campaign to address financial inclusion on a local level.

Steve Kenny, who has been with the institution for more than 35 years and at the helm for roughly 13 years, stepped down from his leadership roles on Jan. 9.

The San Antonio-based organization said Don Ford is now president and will become after Lynn Kincaid retires in May.

Kevin Cole was appointed president of the $672 million-asset organization in 2021, and took on the role of chief executive after longtime leader Bill Anderson retired last year.

Frank Zampella, the chairman of the $526 million-asset credit union, will serve as interim CEO now that Tom Graves has retired.

Margie Salazar, who has been with the El Paso institution for more than 25 years and is currently its chief financial officer, will succeed longtime chief executive Karl Murphy on Feb. 1.

4Front Credit Union in Traverse City has agreed to buy Old Mission Bank in Sault Sainte Marie. There were 16 such acquisitions announced in 2022.

Employees of the $11.8 billion-asset institution's South Division Avenue branch organized with the Communications Workers of America in an affirmative vote.

The credit union has named Michael Sferro as its new president and chief executive. Sferro succeeds Rose Bartolomucci, who retired at the end 2022.

The Texas credit union promoted Luke Billeri, its executive vice president, to chief executive Jan. 1. He succeeds Randy Theilig, who retired.

Smaller credit unions' focus on interest rates and service may not be enough to overcome a lack of tech resources. All categories below $1 billion of assets lost members in the third quarter compared to a year earlier, despite a 4.4% rise in membership industrywide.