Demographics

Large banks made appointments in key technology and niche lending roles, while leadership shifts are underway at several community banks.

The agency is exploring how to reopen small-dollar lending options for banks, but consumer groups are urging it to maintain pricing limits and other controls.

Shalonda Dawkins, who joined the Houston credit union earlier this month, has worked in the financial services industry for over 15 years.

Deonne Christensen, who was chief experience officer, had overseen the transition after the institution's previous CEO, Brandon Michaels, left.

Credit unions have recently named new executive officers while others have seen their leadership recognized with seats on community organizations.

Ken Bixby worked as an examiner for the federal regulator before joining the trade group in 1982.

Timothy Mayopoulos is back in the mortgage industry, becoming the new president of the digital mortgage technology developer Blend, months after leaving his post as Fannie Mae’s CEO.

Mark Sander, who has been with the company since 2011, succeeded Michael Schudder, who remains chairman and CEO.

Institutions across the country have announced new additions to their staffs and have recongized outstanding work by employees.

Scott Rose, who will join the Texas institution in February, has worked in the credit union industry for more than 25 years.

Kerry Parker, the Austin, Texas-based credit union's current CEO, expects to retire around midyear.

American homeownership has been on the decline, and Federal Reserve researchers point to the high cost of college as one culprit.

The Financial Solutions Lab, a joint initiative, has announced the winners of its annual competition to identify solutions to consumer financial challenges, this year focusing on startups dedicated to improving financial health in the workplace.

George Rudolph will take over at Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union in April as the institution's current president, Greg Smith, retires.

A recent proposal to allow the government-sponsored enterprise to offer more credit in agricultural regions is deeply flawed.

The Gray, Tenn.-based institution has named Kelly Smith as its temporary leader after Ron Scott resigned to move closer to family. He subsequently passed away.

Gail Enda is taking over at the $7 billion-asset institution as its outgoing leader, Angie Owens, takes a job with American Airlines.

Shane Knighton, who previously worked at Member Business Lending, will take over for the retiring Gordon Dames, who served as interim CEO.

George Scharpf had been the New Jersey bank's leader since 1981.

The credit union said that it has hired a firm to find a replacement for longtime President and CEO Joseph Garay.