Career moves

New leadership in place as CEO of Somerset Federal Credit Union retires

02/19/21

Joseph Lajoie has succeeded Pamela Mello, who stepped down last month after more than five years in charge.

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SECU chief Mike Lord to retire in August

02/17/21

The longtime leader joined State Employees' Credit Union, the second-largest CU in the nation, in 1975 and was named CEO in 2016.

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Eugene Ludwig to step down as Promontory CEO

02/17/21

The former comptroller of the currency, who founded the consulting firm known for its roster of ex-regulators, will hand over leadership of day-to-day activities to an operating committee as he pursues other projects.

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Partner Colorado CEO stepping aside to focus full-time on pot banking

02/16/21

Sundie Seefried, one of the credit union industry's foremost experts on cannabis banking, will transition to a new role this summer, leading a new venture serving the legal marijuana space.

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CEO of Chessie Federal Credit Union retires

02/09/21

Richard Daugherty stepped down after more than three decades at the Maryland-based institution, including overseeing four mergers and asset growth of nearly 500%.

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PALCO Federal Credit Union chief to retire in March

02/09/21

Tom Rachael, who has led the Muncy, Pa.-based institution since 2003, will be succeeded by Scott Naughton, who is new to credit unions but has extensive experience in the financial services sector.

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Point Breeze begins leadership transition by splitting executive roles

02/02/21

The Maryland-based credit union has promoted Chief Operating Officer Tonia Niedzialkowski to president of the organization with an eye toward eventually naming her CEO.

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Ball State Financial CEO retires after merger

02/02/21

Randy Glassman spent 33 years in the industry and recently led his credit union through a merger into Financial Center First Credit Union.

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First Community in Texas names successor as CEO retires

02/01/21

T.J. Tijerina, a 16-year employee at the Houston-based credit union, has taken over as president and CEO in advance of Ron Downing’s retirement later this year.

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NCUA’s Harper taps former CFPB official as chief of staff

02/01/21

Catherine Galicia formerly led the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's legislative affairs division, and has extensive experience in banking and on Capitol Hill.

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