It was a busy week for credit union HR departments as 11 credit unions from coast to coast announced new hires and promotions. The news included an overhaul of Wisconsin's Marine Credit Union's leadership team, which now includes four new executives.

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The $457 million Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union inKailua Kona, Hawaii, hired an employee and honored another with an employee of the year award. Tad Matsubara was hired as controller. Matsubara will oversee the credit union's accounting functions, internal audits and the daily operations of the finance department. He will also coordinate the credit union's financial planning, debt financing and budget management functions. He brings eight years of accounting experience to the position. Crystal Williams, loan officer I, was recently named Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union employee of the year. Williams has been employed at the credit union for three years and was commended for her exemplary service to members and for providing outstanding service and support to her fellow coworkers.