Bill and Catherine Herring retire from credit union careers like their famous mother, Louise McCarren-Herring.

With autumn nipping at the heels of the last days of summer, credit unions are already gearing up to roll out their holiday loan programs.

Brian A. Orenstein, president/CEO of $823 million Charter Oak Federal Credit Union in Waterford, Conn., was elected to the board of directors of the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. Orenstein is also serving as this year's co-chair of the United Way 2014 campaign appeal. Charter Oak is also this year's...