NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran NBC host and news anchor Craig Melvin has been tapped to replace Hoda Kotb as co-host of the 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. hours of “Today.”
Melvin is a familiar face to “Today” show viewers. He currently hosts the show’s third hour and is the news anchor during the first two hours. He will continue hosting the third hour with Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones.
“He’s been an integral and beloved part of our family," Libby Leist, senior vice president of “Today,” said in a statement. "From breaking news coverage in the field, to presidential interviews, to multiple Olympics and Super Bowls, Craig’s shown he has the talent and the range to cover all that we do here at ‘Today.’ And he does it without ever losing that Southern charm.”
Kotb’s last official day at the show will be Jan. 10. She announced in September that she was leaving “Today,” which generally runs third in the morning ratings to ABC’s “Good Morning America.” NBC News hasn't revealed the pick for Kotb’s other role, co-anchoring the 10 a.m. hour, which she does with Jenna Bush Hager.
“I’ve enjoyed just a lifetime of blessings and this is the latest,” Melvin said Thursday on air. Of Kotb and Guthrie, he said: “You guys are the sisters I never thought I needed.” And he said of Kotb — “you saved the show,” which, while hyperbolic, was a reference to her taking over hurriedly after the Matt Lauer scandal.
Melvin's wife, sportscaster Lindsay Czarniak, who was host of NBC’s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on the USA Network, posted her congratulations on Instagram.
“The opportunity to watch the person you love see their dream come true is such a gift. I will never forget this day and the crowds’ excitement to share your good news,” she wrote.
FILE - Craig Melvin appears on NBC's "Today" show in New York on Aug. 11, 2023. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 14, 2024--
A+ Federal Credit Union (A+FCU), $2.48 billion in assets, announced Julie Bowering has joined the credit union as Senior Vice President of Lending.
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“We’re excited to welcome Julie to our executive team. We have a solid lending program at A+FCU and look forward to leveraging Julie’s extensive experience to further evolve our loan products to meet our members’ needs,” Eric R. Kase, President/CEO of A+ Federal Credit Union said. “Julie’s unique mortgage expertise and people-focused leadership style make her a tremendous addition to the credit union.”
Bowering has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry and comes to A+FCU from Elements Financial Federal Credit Union where she was Senior Vice President, Residential Lending. She’s also held leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase and American Home Mortgage, worked as a Branch Manager at National City Bank and Standard Federal Bank, and holds roles on multiple boards and committees including the American Credit Union Mortgage Association Board (ACUMA).
“I’m thrilled to join the A+FCU team as the SVP of Lending. It’s exciting to be part of such a thriving credit union and work with talented individuals focused on providing the best member experience possible,” Bowering said. “The emphasis A+ has on both the member and employee experience is right in line with my priorities, so I couldn’t be happier to be here and look forward to making a positive impact in the years to come.”
Bowering holds her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University.
A+ Federal Credit Union was founded in 1949 by 50 Austin, Texas teachers. Seventy-five years later, A+FCU is an award-winning institution with 189,000 members throughout the community, over $2.48 billion in assets, more than 545 employees, and 22 branches. A+FCU supports members with a full range of financial products including home, auto, and personal loans, checking and savings accounts, as well as digital banking solutions for banking on the go. A+FCU continues to have close relationships with local schools and provides free financial education curricula for educators, engaging financial education presentations for students, real-life money management simulations for youth, high school branch locations, and unique financial products designed for teachers. Learn more at aplusfcu.org.
Julie Bowering has joined A+ Federal Credit Union as Senior Vice President of Lending (Photo: Business Wire)
