Recruiting

Credit unions have elected new board members and named new branch managers while other employees were recognized for their dedication.

The bank is investing more in its digital capabilities, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Banks say easing rules on people with some criminal records will diversify the applicant pool; deal with Synchrony may be near.

Daniel J. Machon Jr., who was previously the CEO of Stonebridge Bank, has taken the helm at the West Chester, Pa.-based institution.

Executives at the Tennessee banks are using the biggest bank merger in a decade to aggressively recruit lenders and clients in Southeastern markets.

A mortgage advisor, a chief legal counsel and a vice president of member experience were just some of the appointments credit unions have recently made.

Tanya Hobson will take over for Mechelle Johnson, who will step down in June after 24 years at the helm of the South Dakota-based institution.

Credit unions have promoted and hired employees in a variety of areas, including membership experience and operations, marketing, real estate lending and collections.

Hundreds of thousands of jobs have disappeared on Wall Street since the 2008 financial crisis and some of the biggest banks haven't stopped cutting. Still, some firms managed to reverse the trend and are slowly boosting staff levels.

A number of entities within the credit union industry have elected new directors, in addition to announcing other staffing changes.

Credit unions have hired and promoted executives in member business lending, relationship management and more.

James Mears has served as COO of the Newport News, Va.-based institution for 15 years.

Credit unions are changing up personnel in operations, finance, lending and more.

JPMorgan Chase said it wants to improve training for technology-related jobs and help community college programs. The five-year initiative is one of several the company has announced in recent years in the name of community development.

Gene Novello will take over at the Crown Point, Ind.-based institution when Mike Hussey retires later this year.

Industry lawyers say the agency’s decision could have implications for other bankers looking to change jobs.

Joseph Nowland will take over at the Jacksonville, Fla.-based institution after Gerri Sexsion retires later this month.

Big bank mergers have historically been a catalyst for startups. Experts say it could happen again.

Ronald McLean, who is chief engagement officer at the New York Credit Union Association, will take over at CCUA next month.

Credit unions need to be thinking about pressure on net interest margins and declining revenues.