The $2.9 billion TDECU in Lake Jackson, Texas promoted one employee and hired another. Tyler Lauw (pictured) was promoted to digital marketing manager. In his new role, Lauw will be responsible for overseeing the credit union's online presence and managing the development of digital marketing strategies. Tonya Hester was hired as a licensed agent at TDECU Insurance Agency, LLC. Hester brings more than 16 years of insurance expertise to the position. Prior to joining TDECU, Hester was co-founder and agent of Hester Agency, Nationwide Insurance and worked for Allied Mercantile Insurance Agency.

The $608 million Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union in Pensacola, Fla., hired Larry Carlan (pictured) as a mortgage loan officer. In this role, Carlan will work throughout the community with Realtors and business leaders to promote the Gulf Winds mortgage division by educating about the credit union's loan products. He has more than 27 years of experience in the financial services industry.

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The $5.3 billion Teachers Federal Credit Union in Hauppauge, N.Y., promoted Benjamin Alessi, CPA to controller. In his new position, Alessi will be integral to TFCU's operations involving financial reporting, asset/liability management, audit coordination and special projects. Alessi joined TFCU in November 2006 as senior internal auditor.

Kelley Contarino, assistant vice president and Haverhill branch manager from the $557 million Align Credit Union in Lowell, Mass., received the 2016 Community Leader Award from the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce. Each year, the award is given to a person who has made a positive impact to improve the quality of life in the Greater Haverhill area. Kelley has more than 20 years of experience in personal and business banking. She shares her financial knowledge with Align members and members of the community who attend financial literacy programs that she helps organize.

The $6.6 billion Bethpage Federal Credit Union in Bethpage, N.Y., promoted Kyle Markland to COO. In his new role, Markland will be responsible for the oversight of the credit union's deposit operations, marketing, consumer and real estate lending, information systems, digital enterprise and strategy teams. He has been with the credit union since January 2014 and most recently held the position of chief strategy officer.

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The $482 million Notre Dame Federal Credit Union in Notre Dame, Ind.,hired Nick Matthews (pictured) as director of commercial lending. Matthews will be responsible for origination and underwriting for the commercial lending offered by the credit union. He brings 10 years of banking experience to the position. Matthews received a bachelor of business administration degree with a focus of finance from Grand Valley State University.

The $2 billion United Federal Credit Union in St. Joseph, Mich., promoted three employees. Brenda Kamph was promoted to human resources services manager. In her new role, Kamph will oversee the organization's recruiting and employee relations programs, performance management and related systems support. Rebecca Greenspan and John Nichols have been assigned to lead multiple offices in the Northern Nevada region. Nichols and Greenspan will provide operational leadership to their respective branches, including staff development, member service and community engagement.

The $2.9 billion Veridian Credit Union in Waterloo, Iowa promoted Alicia Midlang (pictured) to branch manager for the Prairie Trail branch in Ankeny, Iowa. Midlang has been employed at Veridian for five years, most recently as a loan officer. She's a graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology.

The $644 million Marine Credit Union in La Crosse, Wis., is changing and growing its leadership team. Katie Tolokken was promoted to SVP of corporate operations. Tolokken will oversee merger and office expansion. Gregg Mashack was promoted to vice president of mortgage lending. Mashack will oversee recruitment and development of the mortgage lending team. Jason Cobb was hired as senior vice president of operations. Cobb will oversee digital, payment and deposit products. He was formerly the director of product management at First Merchants Bank. Ron Cockle was hired as SVP of business development. Cockle will oversee marketing, indirect lending and business development for consumer and mortgage portfolio lending. He was formerly SVP of mortgage at Johnson Bank.

The $1.7 billion Royal Credit Union in Eau Claire, Wis., hired two employees. Tami Cybulski (pictured) was hired as branch manager of the River Falls office. She is now responsible for the overall operations of the branch. This includes ensuring that the branch meets its financial, operational, service and growth goals. Jackie Leavesseur was hired as electronic payment manager at the corporate center. She is now responsible for managing the team of electronic payment specialists. This includes coaching, training, process improvement and efficiencies.