Succession planning

Executive searches are hard enough, but a shortage of qualified candidates with strong resumes will make filling those jobs that much more challenging.

Theresa LaPlaca, one of four new directors at the company, ran an office Wells formed to address issues tied to its sales and reporting practices.

EVP Dan Terada is set to take over following the longtime CEO Neal Takase's retirement.

Dennis Zember Jr. stepped down as the Georgia bank's CEO, citing personal matters. Palmer Proctor, an executive at the recently acquired Fidelity Southern, succeeded Zember.

Mike DeShazo was selected to lead the San Diego institution after Ann McClure stepped down.

COO Jenna Lampson will take the helm on Aug. 1 while current CEO Steve Punch stays on as a consultant until he retires at the end of October.

Credit unions and others in the industry have announced a number of recent promotions, new hires and other personnel news.

Kelly McDonough will take over next month, nine months after the $289 million-asset shop's former CEO left to lead a CUSO.

The Credit Union National Association’s summer conference in Orlando offered attendees insights into service, succession planning, collaboration and more.

Erasmo Ramos will move from one southern Texas CU to another.