Succession planning

Many credit unions already know they need to diversity their slate of directors. Here's how a handful of CUs have already started that process.

Deonne Christensen, who was chief experience officer, had overseen the transition after the institution's previous CEO, Brandon Michaels, left.

Credit unions will scramble to fill executive jobs as baby boomers retire. More institutions could recruit women as CEOs but there are still challenges to creating a diverse executive suite.

Keith Wilton will also succeed Walter Kaczmarek as president in August.

Credit unions have recently named new executive officers while others have seen their leadership recognized with seats on community organizations.

Ken Bixby worked as an examiner for the federal regulator before joining the trade group in 1982.

The Texas bank disclosed that James Dreibelbis, a longtime Woodforest executive, succeeded Nash as president and CEO in late December.

Mark Sander, who has been with the company since 2011, succeeded Michael Schudder, who remains chairman and CEO.

Institutions across the country have announced new additions to their staffs and have recongized outstanding work by employees.

John Milleson, who has led the company for 20 years, will retire after his successor is in place.