The $512 million, Indianapolis-based Financial Center First Credit Union promoted Jennifer Rue (pictured) to vice president of enterprise risk management. She previously served as director of internal audit and has been with the credit union for more than nine years.

The $3 billion Veridian Credit Union of Waterloo, Iowa promoted Sarah McGovern to manager of learning and development. McGovern has been employed at Veridian for 17 years, most recently as a payment systems analyst.

The Indianapolis-based, $1.6 billion Indiana Members Credit Union hired Jim Kingsolver as a business banker. Jim brings 31 years of experience in consumer and business lending to his position at IMCU. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Noblesville Noon Kiwanis.

Kim Sponem (pictured), president/CEO for the Madison, Wis.-based, $2.4 billion Summit Credit Union, received one of four Best in Business Change Agent Awards from Madison Magazine. She was particularly recognized for creating the $35,359 STAR Credit Union in Madison. Now 10 years old, it is the only known chartered credit union for kids in the world. She was also honored for supporting financial wellness for women and communities of color.

The $126 million, Brownstown, Mich.-based Advantage One Federal Credit Union promoted Jessica Loewe to the position of branch manager at the credit union's Southgate branch in Southgate, Mich. Loewe began her career with Advantage One in 2005 and most recently held the position of payment solutions partner.

The $301 million INOVA Federal Credit Union of Elkhart, Ind. announced eight promotions within its management team. Lisa Adams was promoted to vice president of CUSOs and human resources and development; Shelly Crawford was appointed to assistant vice president of branch sales and service; and Michael Fewell is now senior assistant vice president of security and maintenance. In addition, Claire Kellems became vice president of analytics, process and technology; Joe Messenger was promoted to senior assistant vice president of finance; and Melody Neagu became senior assistant vice president of human resources and development. Finally, Michele Riddle was promoted to senior vice president of lending and Kerie Sekal was appointed to vice president of marketing and member engagement.

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The $1.9 billion University Federal Credit Union in Austin, Texas hired Reny Buduan (pictured) as senior manager, human resources. Buduan has more than 20 years of human resources experience and most recently served as a human resources business partner for Dell Inc. in Round Rock, Texas.

The $3.5 billion Space Coast Credit Union in Melbourne, Fla. appointed Linda Hart to vice president of human resources. Hart joined SCCU in November 2015 and holds more than 15 years of human resources experience. Her most recent roles include working as an HR business partner at the Melbourne-based manufacturing firm MC Assembly and serving as the HR director for DRS Tactical Systems, Inc., a division of DRS Technologies, Inc.

Gary Tuma (pictured), the 26-year president/CEO for the $633 million Smart Financial Credit Union in Houston, retired effective Dec. 31, 2015. Tuma dedicated his 36-year career to serving various Texas credit unions located in Austin, Corpus Christi and Houston. Smart Financial appointed Chief Lending Officer Larry Seidl as Tuma's successor.

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Elevations Credit Union hired Ken Bauer as vice president of business banking. Bauer brings more than 10 years of experience in the commercial banking industry to his new role at Elevations, having previously worked as senior vice president of commercial banking at AMG National Trust Bank and vice president of commercial banking at Colorado State Bank & Trust. Elevations is based in Boulder, Colo. and has $1.6 billion in assets.

Richard De Ramon, branch manager for Redwood Credit Union's Novato branch, was recognized as the Novato Chamber Ambassador of the Year by the Novato Chamber of Commerce. A Novato Chamber Ambassador for three years, De Ramon promotes the chamber and its purpose by enlisting new members, maintaining relationships with current members and serving as a goodwill representative at a variety of functions. De Ramon has more than 30 years of financial services experience. Prior to joining the $2.8 billion, Santa Rosa, Calif.-based RCU, he served as regional sales manager for Home Savings of America and Downey Savings, as well as corporate vice president for Imperial Capital Bank.