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Connex Credit Union, Hamden, Conn., recently promoted Kathryn Carlson to branch manager at its Hamden location. She has worked as assistant branch manager at the credit union's Wallingford location. Carlson brings four years of experience in the financial services industry to her new position. Daryl Gessler, the credit union's chief financial officer, and Jen Bresina, the credit union's internal auditor, recently completed CUNA's Regulatory Training and Certification Program. Both received their Credit Union Compliance Expert certification with high honors.

First Citizens' Federal Credit Union, Fairhaven, Conn., recently announced the appointment of Joseph Ender as vice president of consumer lending. He will oversee consumer lending origination.
Ender has managed successful consumer lending portfolios for American Honda Finance Corp. of Torrance, Calif., and most recently for TD Banknorth of Portland, Maine.

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Consumers Credit Union, Kalamazoo, Mich., announced that Kathi Vlachos has joined the credit union team as the district mortgage department manager. She most recently served as district manager for GMAC Mortgage. Kim Bradley has also joined the credit union as assistant manager of the member service center. Bradley has seven years of experience in banking and branch management.