Eric Stegall takes over the leadership helm for the retiring Linda Lukaszewski after 43 years of service.

IFS founder Rebecca Schmidt joins the technology CUSO as its chief financial officer.

This consolidation comes just six months after members of Encurage Financial Network Credit Union, also in Chicago, agreed to pair up with GLCU.

The trade group represents 386 credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Virginia that serve more than 31 million members.

If approved by Peoples Bank shareholders and government regulators, Hanscom FCU’s membership will increase by nearly 20,000.

Ex-controller Teresa Paulo embezzled more than $1.2 million from Southern Pine CU and former CEO Demetria Baker made loans for personal use and removed cash, NCUA alleges.

The agreement was called off after APCU’s discussions with regulators.

Police arrest Yung-Wen Kuan, who was allegedly acting as a courier for an organized fraud operation.