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Robert Whitton

The $3.3 billion, San Diego-based California Coast Credit Union hired Robert Whitton as vice president of branch network. In his new role, Whitton will be responsible for the oversight, coordination and efficiency of branch operations, and optimizing member service throughout Cal Coast Credit Union's network of 25 branches. Whitton brings over 20 years of experience in financial institutions and an extensive background as a credit union leader, including experience orchestrating comprehensive strategies across branch operations and digital banking. He recently served as an adjunct professor at Riverside Community College in Riverside, Calif., where he shared insights on banking and management with college students. He holds an MBA from the Geis College of Business at the University of Illinois and completed the management program at Western CUNA Management School.

John Caladim

The $1.7 billion, San Jose, Calif.-based Keypoint Credit Union hired John Caladim as CFO. Prior to joining KeyPoint, Caladim was vice president of finance at the $4.8 billion, Vacaville, Calif.-based. He brings more than 25 years of financial experience in the credit union industry, having also served in leadership roles at CU Capital Market Solutions, Brean Capital, First Empire Securities, CU Investment Solutions and Alloya Corporate Credit Union ($5.6 billion, Naperville, Ill.). In his new role, Caladim oversees accounting and finance, risk management and cannabis banking, corporate services/facilities and wealth management.