The latest from Anthony Hernandez

Dec 15, 2020 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Planning for “peaks and valleys”

The hope and promise of the new year make this a perfect time for reflection, renewal, and reaffirmation.  Emerging from the holidays traditionally yields lots of energy as we head ...

Nov 18, 2020 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Changing perspectives: Telescopes and kaleidoscopes

Here is some good news—we are all more resilient than we think! As a result, we can find ways to thrive over the next few months and well into ...

Nov 10, 2020 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Thoughts and perspectives on this year’s Veterans Day

First: A heartfelt “THANK YOU” to all our veterans who sacrifice their lives and livelihoods so that the rest of us can live our lives as free citizens in our ...

Oct 21, 2020 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Mentor outside your race

Earlier this month, I was invited to join a panel of Hispanic credit union professionals to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. It was an honor to join these other accomplished individuals ...

Sep 16, 2020 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Credibility is crucial

Last month I had the honor of headlining the Cooperative Trust’s “Commitment to Change” podcast. The subject was servant leadership and how defense credit unions exemplify this kind of  ...

Aug 19, 2020 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Member expulsion – Time to update procedures?

The Defense Credit Union Council recently held its third quarter Military Advocacy Committee meeting where it continues to listen to our member concerns and welcome informed discussion. Many of our ...

Jul 16, 2020 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Banks contradict themselves in NCUA argument

“Redlining” is the discriminatory practice of fencing off areas where banks avoided investing based on community demographics. This unfair practice increased following the Second World War as a large influx ...

Jun 18, 2020 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Defense credit unions do not fear competition from banks, especially on base

This week the Senate Armed Services Committee began its markup of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Because many incursions, restrictions, and limitations that harm credit unions are frequently ...