Succession planning

Timothy Antonition, the credit union's longtime EVP/COO, will succeed Doug Samuels, who passed away suddenly earlier this month.

CEO David Puckett will step down at the end of this year after 35 years with the $321 million credit union, with Martha Fuerstenau taking the reins Jan. 1, 2018.

His decades-long career in credit unions spans three different state leagues and was proceeded by 21 years of military service.

Veridian CU announces new board, CUNA HR Council recognizes top professionals and other new hires and promotions.

The Washington company said that Sean Brennan, its president and chief operating officer, will become CEO when Jim Mitchell retires next year.

Redwood announces board elections, Columbia taps two new VPs and other new hires and appointments

Arty Arteaga retiring after 17 years heading the trade association.

Dakotas group elects new leadership, Altura promotes new chiefs and other new hires, promotions and appointments.

Samuels had served Space Coast since 1991 and had been CEO since 1997.

The bank also announced that it has recruited a BancWest executive to replace Michael Descheneaux as CFO.

Johnson has led the Iowa CU regulator’s office since being appointed by the governor in 2011.

Credit unions announce a bevy of new leaders among the recent new hires, promotions and appointments.

Ignacio Alvarez, who takes over this summer from Richard Carrion, addresses the tough challenges the bank faces as looming cuts to government services and benefits could be painful for consumers and businesses on the Caribbean island.

The Arizona company said Kenneth Vecchione would be a candidate to eventually replace CEO Robert Sarver.

First Citizens FCU unveils new management team, League of Southeastern CUs honors lawmakers and more new hires, promotions and honors.

St. Mary's Bank gets a new COO, Veridian picks up a trio of new employees and more new hires, promotions and honors.

The Mississippi company said Mitchell Waycaster will succeed Robin McGraw in May 2018.

Joseph Anderson has more than 14 years of experience in the credit union movement.

Craig Dahl, who took over as CEO last year when Bill Cooper retired, has added the chairman title.

Mortgage originators earn recognition and more honors, promotions and new hires.