Succession planning

Mike Mercer had planed to work as part of the combined League of Southeastern Credit Unions until a least 2023, but recently approached the league's board with an early retirement request.

From appointments to prestigious committees to new members of the executive team, local honors and more, here are some of the latest personnel moves from across the industry.

Named interim CEO in August, Noel Quinn now appears to be the front-runner to lead the global bank's next turnaround.

Stephen Grech, currently CEO of Monroe County Community FCU, will move to the $225 million-asset LOC early next year.

EVP/COO Kim Reedy will take the helm after David Doss steps down.

The regulator says the bank needs to address employee complaints and pay controls; the presidential hopeful would make it more difficult for banks to combine.

Craig Howie, who joined the bank after a merger, will succeed the retiring Jon Evans on Jan. 1.

Rodney Hood, chairman of the National Credit Union Administration board, visited a Connecticut institution while others announced personnel changes.

Paul Simons has worked in the industry for 48 years, including more than three decades at the helm of the Illinois-based institution.

Several credit union leaders were recognized for their contributions while other personnel changes were announced.