Succession Planning

Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession

In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon after. In this ongoing series, CreditUnions.com details Blaine’s history with the credit union and the movement, how SECU arrived at a successor, and what’s next under Lord for the $30 billion institution.

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Searching For New Leadership

Experts weigh-in on American Flag Credit Union, whose Board chair needs advice on how to ensure viability and success during an unexpected CEO departure.

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Features

A CEO Transition 18 Months In The Making

A long-term approach to succession at Tower FCU ensured a smooth passing of the torch at the top level of leadership.
Features

4 Ways To Cultivate The Corner Office

How Arizona’s largest credit union acquires top talent for its professional, management, and senior leadership roles.
Features

Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession

In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon ...
Features

10 Great Articles No One Read In 2016

Overlooked editorial gems provide insight and inspiration for the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead in 2017.
Commentary

It’s Good To Be A Credit Union

This financial cooperative decided to stake its future on hiring a new leader based on mission, credit union experience or not.
Industry Insights

CUbroadcast Highlights Callahan’s Leadership Team Development Program

In episode No. 625, Callahan vice president Chris Howard and Mike Lawson discuss what credit unions can gain from a team-focused approach to development.
Industry Insights

Politics, Paychecks, And Publicity (Not The Good Kind)

NAFCU conference attendees hear of hope for change in Washington, how size and gender matters in executive pay, and that risk management includes reputations.
Industry Insights

Community Involvement, CECL, Succession At NAFCU Confab

Credit unions correlate giving back and growing loans, while accounting standards and succession planning spur table talk.
Features

Searching For New Leadership

Experts weigh-in on American Flag Credit Union, whose Board chair needs advice on how to ensure viability and success during an unexpected CEO departure.
Features

At The Intersection Of Business And Technology

BECU’s head of Internet talks strategy and skill set in a changing financial services environment.

Beyond Blaine: Retirement And Succession

In May 2016, industry maverick Jim Blaine announced his retirement from State Employees’ Credit Union. His successor, longtime SECU executive Mike Lord, was named soon after. In this ongoing series, CreditUnions.com details Blaine’s history with the credit union and the movement, how SECU arrived at a successor, and what’s next under Lord for the $30 billion institution.

Read More »
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