The $1.1 billion Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union in Lowell, Mass., hired Mark Levesque as assistant vice president of technology operations. Levesque brings more than seven years of experience in the information technology management field. His new position at Jeanne D'Arc marks his first in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Jeanne D'Arc, Levesque offered his expertise and skills to various positions in healthcare and the corporate side of retail.

MIDWEST

The $276 million Heartland Credit Union in Hutchinson, Kan., promoted Dan Springer to president/CEO. Dan succeeds Garth Strand who is retiring from HCU after a 36-year career of serving members. Garth began working at HCU in 1980 as vice president of lending. In 1989, he was promoted to president, taking the helm of a credit union with two branches, $23 million in assets and approximately 8,500 members. With his vision and leadership, HCU has grown to six branches and $274 million in assets and has more than 22,700 members. 

Glenn Coble, director of marketing/business development at the $61 million Marion Community Credit Union in Marion, Ohio retired after nearly 14 years of service. Since joining MCCU's staff in 2004, Coble became a fixture in the Marion community and helped the credit union achieve significant growth in both membership and assets. 

Daniel Bradshaw was hired to succeed Coble as business development officer. With previous stints as marketing director for Farmers Citizens Bank and CES Credit Union, Bradshaw is happy to be back in Marion.

The $618 million LAFCU in Lansing, Mich., hired Emily Jannereth as assistant vice president, call center. In her new position, Jannereth leads a 15-member team that serves LAFCU's membership through remote means – via interactive teller machines, telephone and e-communication. Jannereth brings 12 years of credit union experience to the position.

WEST

The $8.7 billion First Tech Federal Credit Union in Mountain View, Calif., hired Bruce Dickinson as its SVP of mortgage lending. Dickinson is an accomplished executive who will oversee all of First Tech's mortgage operations and mortgage sales teams. Dickinson has more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry, including his most recent role as COO and EVP of Skyline Home Loans.

SOUTH

The $2.1 billion Chartway Federal Credit Union in Virginia Beach, Va., welcomed four new leaders. Rob Keatts was hired as chief information officer. Keatts is a highly experienced business and technology executive with a strong track record of providing strategic technology solutions across industries, including financial services. He spent the past six years at the $2.3 billion Grow Financial Federal Credit Union in Tampa, Fla., as the vice president of information technology. Jenny Vipperman was hired as chief lending officer. Vipperman has a diverse background in lending, collections, training, project management, product development and sales. She joins the organization from the $2.8 billion Tower Federal Credit Union in Laurel, Md., where she served as its vice president of consumer lending and collections, leading Tower's consumer lending products and services, including auto loans, credit cards and personal loans. Chris Slane was hired as director of payments. Slane has an extensive credit union payments background that complements the credit union's focus on card, member experience and member engagement. Most recently, he worked at PSCU as a strategic account executive.

Ellen Doherty was hired as director of financial analysis. With more than a decade of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, auditing and cash management experience at financial institutions, Doherty has contributed to the growth and success of several large companies. Most recently, she served as the director of accounting for a private mortgage company.

CUSOs

Mike Doherty joined balance sheet management CUSO CU Capital Market Solutions after leading CU Investment Solutions for more than a decade. CMS will utilize Doherty's vast credit union experience and knowledge to develop the industry's awareness of the CMS Total SolutionsTM balance sheet advisory practice.