Credit unions in Maine, Georgia and Michigan announced the hiring of new CEOs.

Mark Paul Samson, a former Maine state legislator, will be the new president/CEO of the $188 million Rainbow Federal Credit Union Board in Lewiston, Maine, according to a prepared statement released by the board of directors last month.

He will replace Phil Moreau who plans to retire in the coming months after 44 years of service, according to Rainbow FCU's board of directors.

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With more than 25 years of banking experience, Samson joined Rainbow FCU in 2012 as executive vice president of lending. Prior to joining the cooperative, he served as a senior vice president/senior retail lending manager at Mechanics' Savings Bank.

In addition to his service as a Maine state legislator, he also worked as the Maine State Housing Commissioner.

Lisa Lindberg was appointed president/CEO of the $19.6 million Settlers Federal Credit Union in Bruce Crossing, Mich., according to the Michigan Credit Union League and Affiliates.

She will replace Diane Moilanen, who plans to retire but will serve as a consultant.

Tim Kindred was named president/CEO of the $40 million GR Consumers Credit Union in Wyoming, Mich. He formerly served as a vice president of the $97 million Family Financial Credit Union in Norton Shores, Mich., according to the Michigan league.

Kindred replaced Carol Spoolstra, who has retired.

Robert Clampett was appointed president/CEO of the $64 million CORE Credit Union in Statesboro, Ga. He replaces Jerry Shrode.

With more than 15 years of credit union industry experience, he recently served as vice president of retail sales for the $933 million Xceed Financial Credit Union in El Segundo, Calif. He also served as an assistant vice president and district manager for the credit union.

Additionally, Clampett worked as a regional marketing director at Search Capital Group, a regional finance manager for Shelter Insurance Co., and as a branch manager for ITT Financial Services.

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Peter Strozniak

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