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The $2.4 billion, Littleton, Mass.-based Workers Credit Union announced three new hires and four promotions.

Sandesh Parulekar was hired as chief information officer. Sandesh most recently served in various roles at Digital Federal Credit Union ($12.6 billion, Marlborough, Mass.) for over four and a half years, including as vice president of engineering. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing and executing the credit union’s digital transformation strategy, aligning technology with business goals and driving innovation. He will also focus on integrating AI to improve both member and employee experiences. He holds an MBA in finance from Boston University.

Deb Larsen was promoted to the newly-created role of chief commercial banking officer. In her new position, Larsen will oversee the credit union’s commercial lending and business banking division, focusing on ensuring excellent service delivery. She began her career more than 30 years ago with Bank of Boston, which would eventually become Fleet Bank and subsequently Bank of America. She also served eight years as the senior commercial lending officer at Unibank for Savings before leading commercial lending business development for Wells Fargo Middle Market Banking. Larsen joined Workers as a banking consultant in September 2023. She holds an MBA from Assumption University in Worcester, Mass., and serves as a board member for the United Way of Central Mass.

John Decker was hired as vice president of commercial lending. Decker brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial lending and relationship management. He previously worked as a commercial loan officer at Fleet Bank, GE Capital, Unibank for Savings, and most recently, Bank Five. He serves as an alumni ambassador for Syracuse University, on the fundraising committee for Old Colony YMCA and coaches youth lacrosse.

Glenn Davis was promoted to assistant vice president of commercial lending. Bringing 20 years of commercial lending experience, Davis previously held positions at TD Bank, Northeast Community Bank and Cambridge Trust Company.

Alison Isaksen was hired as assistant vice president of commercial lending. She brings 20 years of banking experience, having previously served in roles at State Street Bank & Trust and Enterprise Bank. Isaksen sits on the Board of Directors for Positive Street Art, where she serves as treasurer.

Kathleen Cote was promoted to vice president, commercial lending. Cote began her career at Guaranty First Trust Company and has more than 30 years of banking experience and expertise in working with businesses in local communities. She attended the New England Banking Institute and is a graduate of the Management Development program. Cote joined Workers in 2021 from Citizens Bank and also serves as the SBA lending program leader.

Robert Schwartz was promoted to vice president, commercial lending. Schwartz began his career at Citizens Bank and has over 12 years of banking experience. He joined Workers in 2022 from Merrimack Valley Credit Union ($2.2 billion, Lawrence, Mass.) and has an MBA from Boston University.

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The $2.4 billion Consumers Credit Union in Kalamazoo, Mich., announced four new hires.