Succession planning

One new chief plus four new vice presidents at one credit union, plus a bevy of promotions, new hires and special recognition across the industry.

Lynch will retire at the end of January, having spent more than four decades in the credit union movement, working in both the United States and his native Australia.

EVP Ron Neumann has been named as her successor of the $1.6 billion credit union.

Credit unions all across the nation are beefing up their front lines and bolstering both middle and senior management.

Edwin Hada succeeds retired CEO G. Michael Padgett, who served LAPFCU for more than three decades. Hada spent more than 10 years as SVP/CFO at the credit union.

Kevin Lycklama is set to succeed Patrick Sheaffer, who has led the company since 1976.

Two CUs promote key people to new posts, plus more new hires, promotions and special recognition of credit union professionals across the country.

Leonard Stekol, Ridgewood's president, succeeded Peter Boger, who ran the bank for 18 years.

Promotions at Belco have beefed up its executive suite and more new hires, advancements and other HR moves at credit unions across the country.

Al Frosolone spent nearly 30 years at the credit union, overseeing growth from $23 million in assets to more than $180 million.