Practice and client management

Ashton Ryan, who had been removed as CEO in December, had been serving as its president. The New Orleans company also agreed to sell preferred stock to directors to help it make payments tied to its subordinated debt.

The San Antonio company named Chad Borton, previously head of consumer banking at Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati, for the role. Fifth Third has named Philip McHugh as his successor.

The company took aim at Institutional Advisory Services, which recommended on Friday that shareholders vote against 12 of the company’s 15 board members.

'Tis the season for annual meetings and board elections, as several CUs reveal new directors and more new hires, promotions and awards.

Tim Carlisle will move to the CEO spot at CTFCU having already held a number of other executive positions at the $224 million-asset institution.

The deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter, should significantly increase PacWest's operations in Southern California.

The Houston company was formed in 2009 to buy struggling banks in the wake of the financial crisis.

Dean Odle takes over for Robin Lentz, who retired after 37 years at the helm.

EVP Randy Beck, an employee at Royal CU for more than 40 years, will put his retirement on hold to lead the credit union during the search for a permanent CEO.

A quartet of officers were promoted to vice president status and more new hires, promotions and honors.

Derek Corcoran of Avoka discusses how banks have embraced digital marketing but still struggle with digital sales. Author Randy Pennington talks about building corporate cultures that adapt and foster innovation.

The Buffalo, N.Y., company is filling gaps created when Mark Czarnecki, its former president, died in February after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Live Oak Bancshares in North Carolina has hired Scott Custer to run its bank. Custer recently resigned as a consultant to F.N.B. Corp. in a move that took place days after F.N.B. bought Yadkin Financial, where he had been president and CEO.

Coast Capital Savings, Canada's biggest credit union by membership, plans to expand beyond British Columbia to challenge the dominance of the nation's banks.

In addition to 11.5 percent loan growth and membership rising at its fastest rate since 1987, membership at Michigan's CUs is growing faster than the state's population.

Scott Custer resigned as a director and paid consultant to F.N.B. days after the Pittsburgh company bought Yadkin to enter North Carolina.

Get Bank of Montreal's best tips for real results on gender diversity, then try not to get disheartened by other big banks. Plus: Amy Brady, Mary Navarro and Donna Demaio.

Tiny HECU had just 55 members, $170,000 in assets.

The California company will lease space on three floors of the building, while keeping a branch at the location.

Unlike most credit union conferences, if you’re under 40, you were too young to “crash” the Louisiana CU League’s annual meeting.