Professional development

Credit unions recently made new hires and promoted employees in areas such as human resources, finance and membership development.

Trade groups from several different states honored industry leaders while many individual institutions have announced recent personnel moves.

Oregon State Credit Union and 717 Credit Union both recently hired HR executives while other institutions made their own personnel changes.

Michael DeShazo has been serving as interim leader of the San Diego-based institution since the previous CEO left in June.

Ideal Credit Union and BayPort Credit Union both bolstered their home lending teams while other industry groups announced promotions and new hires.

President Xi wants faster research on blockchain, the technology behind digital currencies; low rates bring best home loan quarter in 14 years.

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to a close, Credit Union Journal queried industry leaders about the biggest threats facing their institutions.

Martin Head had served as interim leader of the Montgomery, Ala.-based institution since earlier this year.

Banks have been pressured to improve diversity in leadership; Visa reports higher volume while PayPal says Venmo now contributing.

Northeast Credit Union and Naveo Credit Union both named new branch managers while other institutions promoted employees and brought additional talent on board.

The Flint, Mich.-based institution has selected an executive with expertise in fraud prevention and law to take the helm following CEO Marilyn Reno's retirement.

Credit Union of America has given some executives additional roles while other institutions have announced new hires and promotions.

Jeff McMillan at Morgan Stanley shares stories of readjusting to civilian life and how he and his company help other veterans.

Notre Dame Federal Credit Union named a team to oversee its Arizona operations while other institutions made their own personnel moves.

NH Federal Credit Union recognized an employee for her 30 years of service while other institutions promoted workers and hired new talent.

The Credit Union Executives Society recognized two leaders for their contributions to their own institutions and the movement as a whole while other credit unions announced promotions and new hires.

With David Lucas retiring in November after nine years, industry veteran Edward Fox took the reins earlier this week.

Eight credit union professionals will make up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's CU advisory board.

The West Bend, Wis.-based institution's new chief executive has been with the credit union for more than 15 years.

Riverview Credit Union in Ohio added three to its lending team while other institutions made new hires and promotions.