Mike Grady, a service manager at the $4.7 billion Ent Credit Union based in Colorado Springs, Colo., was recently named a “2017 Rising Star” by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. The Rising Star program recognizes business leaders under age 40 who have made significant contributions to their chosen industries and the community. Grady has worked at Ent for more than 18 years and currently oversees approximately 30% of Ent's front-line staff at seven credit union service centers.

EAST

The $3 billion Service Credit Union in Portsmouth, N.H., promoted Robert W. Drouin to vice president – controller. In this position, Drouin oversees accounting, finance, share draft, data analysis and payroll. He previously held the title of controller. Prior to that, Drouin was the CFO at Commonwealth Community Bank in Hyde Park, Mass., and vice president – controller at Northern Bank and Trust Company in Woburn, Mass.

The $1.1 billion APG Federal Credit Union in Aberdeen, Md., hired Lillian Suffolk Kilroy as vice president of marketing. Prior to joining APGFCU, Kilroy was director of communications for OneMain Financial. She also served as community engagement manager and was responsible for developing and implementing the company's volunteer and community involvement initiatives for employees in 1,200 local branch markets throughout the U.S.

SOUTH

The $351 million SC Telco Federal Credit Union in Greenville, S.C., made two announcements. Tom Hafemann was hired as vice president of information technology. In this role, he manages the credit union's day-to-day technology operations and oversees new technology initiatives and implementations. Hafemann is a Microsoft certified system engineer and Cisco certified network professional, and has a VMware certification. Brian McKay, SVP/COO at the credit union, was named president of the Upstate Chapter of Credit Unions. The purpose of the chapter is to promote unity among credit unions in the local area through communication, networking, training and participation in community, state and national projects that support the cooperative spirit of the credit union movement.

MIDWEST

The $631 million LAFCU in Lansing, Mich., hired Michael 'Mic' Shupe as chief lending officer. In this position, Shupe serves as principal advisor to the CEO, CFO and board of directors concerning lending strategies and risk management. Shupe is responsible for collaborating on setting guidelines and policy related to loans and lending, maximizing portfolio growth, developing and implementing new lending services and products and participating at the executive level to promote LAFCU and develop new business.

The $2.2 billion United Federal Credit Union in St. Joseph, Mich., hired Christine Aranyos as director of corporate marketing. In this new role, Aranyos leads the organization in digital marketing, brand identity and communications. She will also be responsible for setting corporate and digital marketing strategies and roadmaps for the organization.

The $1.1 billion TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union in Plymouth, Minn., hired Michael Brine as Oakdale branch manager. Brine brings with him six years of industry experience from the $358 billion PNC Bank based in Pennsylvania. The Oakdale branch will provide the eastern side of the Twin Cities with access to simple banking solutions and personalized service.