Three CEOs were recently appointed to lead credit unions in Maryland, Tennessee and California.

In Maryland, John M. Hamilton was named the president/CEO of the $1.2 billion Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore last month. He replaced Bert Hash Jr., who retired in June 2014.

“John has proven himself to be a strong leader with vision and drive and has the background and knowledge to lead MECU in a rapidly changing and competitive financial services marketplace,” Herman Williams Jr., MECU's board chair, said in a prepared statement. “Equally important, he also has a strong commitment to community service which is essential at MECU.”

Hamilton joined MECU as vice president of lending in 2013 and holds more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry.  

Todd Fortner began his first day as president/CEO of the $1 billion Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union on Aug. 1.

He replaced Blake Strickland, who retired at the end of July, capping a 37-year career at the Chattanooga, Tenn.-based cooperative. Under Strickland's leadership, TVFCU grew from approximately $289 million in assets and 66,783 members to $1 billion in assets and more than 114,000 members.

“It has been a privilege to have worked with our dedicated board of directors and supervisory committee volunteers and to be just a small part of this tremendous staff that takes care of our members each and every day,” Strickland said. “It is indeed an honor to pass the baton to Todd who I know will continue to enhance member service to help everyone live the life they love at TVFCU.”

Fortner was hired by TVFCU in 2005 as chief financial officer. Prior to joining the credit union, he served as a controller for First Financial Bank and as chief financial officer of the $270 million AOD Federal Credit Union in Oxford, Ala.

In California, David R. Brook was named president/CEO of the $442 million Point Loma Credit Union in San Diego. He replaced Ted Dennis.

Brooke joined PLCU in 2001 and became executive vice president of operations/chief operating officer in 2003.

Before PLCU, Brooke also worked at the $604 million United Services of America Federal Credit Union in San Diego, which merged with the Vienna, Va.-based $69 billion Navy Federal Credit Union in 2010, and the $713 million Pacific Marine Credit Union in Oceanside, Calif.