Kershaw joined CCCU in 2005, leading project teams in developing new commercial lending initiatives, until becoming chief commercial officer in 2014.

The $248 million Scient Federal Credit Union in Groton, Conn., named David Purcell as its new president/CEO.

He replaced Bruce Fafard, who left the credit union in May after being appointed president/CEO of the $494 million 121 Financial Credit Union in Jacksonville, Fla.

"David brings a vast amount of experience and knowledge, serving in various industry roles throughout the years,"  Rick Teixeria, board chair of Scient FCU, said in a prepared statement. "The board has all the faith and trust that David will build on the Scient brand and bring future success to the organization."

Purcell holds more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Most recently, he served as chief lending officer and chief operating officer at Scient FCU.

In the land of Lincoln, the board of directors for the $222 million Land of Lincoln Credit Union in Decatur, Ill. announced the appointment of Douglas B. Harris as its new president/CEO.

He replaced former president/CEO Mac Dunaway, who retired.

Harris began his banking career in 1985 at First Merchants Bank of Muncie, Ind. where he held the positions of commercial credit manager, assistant comptroller and vice president of finance.

In 2001, he joined the $1.2 billion Centra Credit Union in Columbus, Ind. as a senior vice president and chief financial officer. He was promoted to executive vice president and president before leaving Centra CU.

"We were searching for a person with the right balance of experience, vision and passion to lead our team as we continue to grow," Mark Kennedy, Land of Lincoln CU board chair, said in a prepared statement. "Doug brings that balance and we are very excited about the future of our credit union under his leadership."

In Michigan, three credit unions announced new CEOs.

The $148 million Astera Credit Union appointed Martin R. Carter as president/CEO.

With more than 30 years of experience, he previously served as president/CEO of the $87 million Parkside Credit Union in Livonia for more than two years.

He replaced former president/CEO Steve Winninger.

"Martin beings energy, experience and a creative thought process to the position," Daniel J. Smith, board chair for Astera Credit Union, said in a prepared statement. "We look forward to Martin leading Astera to the next level."

Carter's replacement was Janet B. Thompson, who was named president/CEO of Parkside CU.

With more than 25 years of financial services experience, she previously served as president/CEO of the $20 million Village Community Credit Union in Dearborn for about nine years. Prior to that position, Thompson worked as a senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the $890 million Credit Union One in Ferndale.

Susette Schrim was appointed president/CEO of the $61 million Total Community Credit Union in Taylor.

She replaced Phil Matous, who retired.

Helen L. Mickel will be promoted to president/CEO of the $65 million Tongass Federal Credit Union in Ketchikan, Alaska on July 24.

She replaced Susan E. Fisher who retired, according to Justin Breese, the chair of TFCU's board of directors.

Fisher became president/CEO of TFCU in 2001 and grew the cooperative from $23 million in assets and 4,400 members to its current $61 million in assets and more than 7,340 members. Under her leadership, the cooperative opened a loan center and the number of branches grew from one to three. TFCU also earned a Community Development Financial Institution designation.

Mickel joined Tongass FCU in 2003 and now serves as its chief operating officer and vice president. She holds more than three decades of financial services experience, previously working for local banks in lending, operations and management.