Recruiting

The Southeastern regional bank said Thursday that it had hired Lee Byrd to a new role dedicated to protecting customers and the company itself from fraud.

Credit unions have announced new hires and promotions in a range of areas, including employees involved in commercial real estate, collections and market data analytics.

Pinnacle Bank chief Terry Turner never lacks specifics. He wants to expand inside a triangular zone that connects three Southern and mid-Atlantic cities, aims to enter five particular markets, and speaks bluntly about his plans for hiring alums of BB&T and SunTrust.

The credit union industry has announced a number of moves, including a state league naming a new board and welcoming members to its hall of fame.

Credit unions announced a variety of personnel moves and recognition for others, including one employee who helped a member needing medical attention.

The National Credit Union Administration is aiming to clarify guidelines around incentive compensation, which could help the industry better attract top talent.

Paul Taylor previously served as CEO of Guaranty Bancorp in Denver, which was sold in January to Independent Bank.

Shelley Seifert had been the bank's chief operating officer.

Citigroup has hired Murli Buluswar as head of analytics and information management in its U.S. consumer banking segment. It also has promoted Tracey Warson from head of Citi Private Bank, North America, to chairman of the unit.

Luis A. Reyes Jr. takes over for the Rev. Arnold O. Pierson, who served as president since the institution opened in June 2016.