Dave Berey, executive vice president of commercial banking at Bridgeport-based People's United Bank, will become the bank's chief credit officer, effective Sept. 19. Berey will be replacing Dave Bodor, executive vice president and chief credit officer. Bodor, a 37-year banking veteran, will transition to a part-time basis and lead workout and recovery as part of his retirement planning process, according to a statement. "During his 13 years as chair of the credit policy committee, Dave Bodor has been the cornerstone of the bank's credit culture," said Jack Barnes, People's United president and CEO. "I am pleased that he will remain with the bank and we wish him well on the next stage of his career here at People's United." He added: "Dave Berey has led the bank's corporate and industrial lending business for the past 10 years and has built a strong reputation for his commitment to exceptional asset quality.