Christoffer joined the credit union as a co-op student in 1993 and was hired as a teller the next year. Over the following decade, she served as a loan officer, branch manager and regional manager until becoming SVP of retail in 2004. She's served in her current role as chief administration officer since 2007.

Dolores Broeske has been appointed president/CEO of the $1.8 billion HAPO Community Credit Union in Richland, Wash.

She succeeded Steve Anderson who retired last month.

Broeske joined HAPO Community in 1998 and most recently served as its SVP and chief of staff.

Dolores Broeske

For nearly seven years, she worked as the credit union's vice president for human resources, and for more than 19 years, she served as a loan officer, branch manager and security officer. Broeske also worked on special projects and strategic management.

Michael Baker officially began his tenure as president/CEO of the $1.1 billion SAFE Federal Credit Union in Sumter, S.C., on May 2.

He succeeded Darrell Merkel, who served as the credit union's president/CEO since March 2017. He earlier announced plans to retire during the summer after 32 years of service. To aid in the transition process, Merkel is serving as interim COO until the position is filled.

Michael Baker

Baker brings almost two decades of credit union experience into the CEO's position, including leadership roles in branch management, administration,  facilities and security. He most recently served as SAFE's EVP and COO.

Rui F. Domingos was appointed president/CEO of the $597 million MIT Federal Credit Union in Lexington, Mass., last month.

Domingos replaced Nancy Fales, who was named interim CEO in August following the retirement of Brian Bucharme after his 18 years of service. Fales is SVP for lending at the credit union.

Rui F. Domingos

Domingos previously served as CEO for the $139 million Naveo Credit Union in Somerville, Mass., for more than 28 years. Albert Pinho was named interim CEO at Naveo. He has served on the credit union's executive management team for nine years as vice president of lending.

Russell Ballard has been appointed president/CEO of the $581 million Community Resource Credit Union in Baytown, Texas.

Russell Ballard

He succeeded former CRCU President/CEO David Frazier who resigned after he was named in February as president/CEO of the $1.7 billion Texans Credit Union in Richardson.

Ballard holds 32 years in financial services management and has served as a senior leader at CRCU for 13 years as CFO, EVP and interim CEO.