Five credit unions in Florida, Ohio, Texas and Vermont recentlyannounced new president/CEO appointments.

Richard M. Grammatica, shown atleft, will take over as the president /CEO of the $258 millionTampa Bay Federal Credit Union on June 1.

He replaced DaleSchumacher who officially retires on July 3 after 22 years ofservice at the Florida cooperative.

Grammatica joined the Tampa Bay FCU in 2000. He holds 20 yearsof financial services experience, including 10 years of executiveleadership.

“We have come to know him as a passionate leader focused ondeveloping his team, driving organizational results and living thecooperative philosophy of the credit union industry,” TampaBay FCU's Board Chair Terry W. Jones, said. “We look forward toRick using his talents to take the Credit Union to the nextlevel.”

The $48 million Houston Metropolitan Federal Credit Union appointed MalcolmRené as its president/CEO effective June 1.

René will replace Barbara Stephens who is retiring after 23years as the president/CEO.

“Barbara has provided a tremendous service to our credit unionby delivering outstanding leadership for more than two decades,”Eric Dargan, Houston Metropolitan FCU board chair, said. “She willbe missed, but we are excited for her as she opens a new chapter inher life.”

René previously served as executive vice president/CFO for the$89 million United Community Credit Union in Galena Park,Texas.

The board of directors for the $41 million Toledo Metro Federal Credit Union named Dan Zimolzak, shown atleft, as the new president/CEO of the Ohio-based cooperative.

He previously served as the CFO at a Michigan credit union andwas a senior associate at a Michigan CPA firm. Prior to that,Zimolzak worked for 25 years in the public schools sector.

Laurie Barraza was appointed president/CEO of the $38.4 millionCosden Federal Credit Union in Big Spring, Texas effective June1.

She replaced Gary Jester, a credit union workout specialist, whoserved as interim president/CEO from September 2014 to April2015.

“Laurie brings a lot of positive energy, familiarity with ourcommunity, and excellent experience in credit union management.”Edward Moughon, Cosden FCU board member said, who chaired thesearch committee. “I think this is an excellent opportunity forLaurie and the credit union to grow and advance together. TheCosden Board is confident our members will find her responsive totheir needs.”

Barraza joins Cosden FCU from the $45 million Big SpringEducation Employees Federal Credit Union in Big Spring, Texas,where she served as vice president.

The $23.7 million Vermont VA Federal Credit Union in White River Junction namedMichael G. Shuman as its president/CEO.

He replaced Sandra White who retired after eight years ofservice to the credit union.

Shuman previously served as vice president of lending at the$529 million Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union in in Lawrence,Mass. He holds 13 years of credit union experience.

“Becoming CEO at VTVA FCU, the oldest credit union in Vermont,is a great honor and privilege,” Shuman said. “Serving members toenhance their financial well-being will continue to be the priorityas the credit union grows.”