Succession planning

A number of credit unions have recently made personnel changes, including LAFCU and F&A Federal Credit Union naming new chief lending officers.

The Los Alamos, N.M.-based institution said that Dwayne Herrera would take over as CEO after its previous leader took another job.

Ron Baron had been serving as interim president and CEO for the Delaware-based institution before being given the job permanently.

Several credit unions have hired new employees while a financial advisor was recognized for his volunteer efforts.

CFO Ewen Stevenson, who has been in place only since January after joining from Royal Bank of Scotland, has established himself as the dominant force in the 154-year-old bank's executive suite, say current and former HSBC officials.

Credit unions have recently announced personnel changes in a number of areas, including human resources, information systems and operations.

Beacon Business Bank hired former Boston Private executive John Delaney as its new leader.

Jason S. Lee is joining the Summerville, S.C.-based institution as president and chief operating officer but he will eventually take over as CEO.

Credit unions have announced a number of new hires and promotions in areas such as lending and retail operations.

Sean Daly, the Middletown, R.I.-based institution's CFO, will take over as president and CEO when Ellen Ford steps down in November.