Local Government Federal Credit Union, Raleigh, N.C., announced the promotion of Lyn James to vice president, finance. James joined the CU in 2007 as accounting manager.

Virginia Credit Union, Richmond, Va., has hired Mike Brunson as vice president of internal audit. Also, Jody LoMenzo was hired as director of public relations.

Coastal Federal Credit Union, Raleigh, N.C., announced that Willard G. Ross has been hired as senior vice president/chief retail officer. Also, Kevin C. Tennyson has been hired as vice president of trust and investment services.

MIDWEST

Consumers Credit Union, Kalamazoo, Mich., announced that Sally Beals has been promoted to marketing manager, Scott Dobson has been hired as business services manager, and Sara Miller has been hired as real estate manager.

Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union, Garfield Heights, Ohio, announced the appointment of Carol Hradek to director of member services. Hradek has worked at OCFCU for over 17 years.

First American Credit Union, Beloit, Wis., announced that Verna Buck celebrated 20 years of service at the credit union. Buck is currently director of operations and was previously branch manager of the Cranston Road and Fourth Street branches.

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Clearstar Financial Credit Union, Reno, Nev., announced that Lynn Lundahl has been named vice president of operations and administration.

Pacific NW Federal Credit Union, Portland, Ore., announced that Karina Perez has earned her NCCO certification. The certification is nationally recognized and earned by professionals who have successfully completed a series of examinations provided by the NAFCU that test their knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance. The certification is valid for two years.

St. Vrain Valley Credit Union, Longmont, Colo., announced that Laura Zavala has been named member services representative supervisor. Also, Leeann Denaro was hired as teller supervisor.

VENDOR

CMG Mortgage, San Francisco, Calif., announced that awards were received by several employees: Suzette Jordan was named Regional Sales Director for 2007 and won the Regional Sales Director's Sales Plan Achievement Award for 2007, Kevin Keegan was named Account Executive of the Year for 2007, and Chad Shipman received the 2007 Sales Plan Achievement Award.

Mortgage Builder Software, Southfield Mich., announced that Bill Mitchell has been appointed vice president of sales and Wendy Bennetts has been named director of marketing and business development.