The latest from B. Dan Berger

Dec 22, 2021 - by B. Dan Berger, NAFCU

Why the credit union tax exemption is vital for the economy

So many Americans rely on credit unions to help meet their financial needs. Credit unions are known for their ability to provide exemplary customer service, better rates, and lower fees ...

Nov 17, 2021 - by B. Dan Berger, NAFCU Services

Fintech collaborations boost the credit union advantage

The focus for credit unions will always be on their members, including their members’ experience. But how does this translate in an ever-changing, technology-driven landscape? I sat down recently with ...

Nov 5, 2021 - by B. Dan Berger, NAFCU

Shrinking the tax gap shouldn’t mean sacrificing American privacy

Many consumers and small businesses have been vocal in opposing a new proposed law that would require banks and credit unions to send savings and checking account data to the ...

Sep 10, 2021 - by B. Dan Berger, NAFCU

NAFCU advocacy working to stop new IRS reporting requirements

NAFCU works to grow and strengthen credit unions by providing federal advocacy, education, and compliance assistance at an unprecedented level of service, passion, and excellence. With several key policy items ...

Jun 17, 2021 - by B. Dan Berger, NAFCU

NAFCU advocacy in high gear, focused on securing wins

At NAFCU, we have a clear mantra: We fight for credit unions. Our team believes deeply in credit unions’ not-for-profit, cooperative mission, and we advocate daily before key Washington, D....

Jan 27, 2021 - by B. Dan Berger, NAFCU

NAFCU advocacy in high gear with Biden Administration

The inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris was a historic moment for our nation. As a longtime credit union advocate in Washington, D.C., I have ...

Nov 9, 2020 - by B. Dan Berger, NAFCU

What CUs can expect under President-Elect Biden

In a hotly contested election, former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected by the American people to serve as the next President of the United States. With the lame ...

Nov 21, 2019 - by B. Dan Berger, NAFCU

The credit union way: Extreme member service

In 1967, a group of credit unions formed NAFCU to fulfill a need in the marketplace – the industry needed a strong, assertive voice in Washington to represent them at the ...

B. Dan Berger

President/CEO
NAFCU

Web: www.nafcu.org

B. Dan Berger became NAFCU president and CEO on Aug. 1, 2013. He joined NAFCU in January 2006 as senior vice president of government affairs overseeing five divisions including legislative affairs, regulatory affairs, research/economics, regulatory compliance and political affairs/PAC. Berger was promoted to executive vice president of government affairs in July 2009. He is NAFCU’s chief advocate before Congress, the White House and the federal regulatory agencies.

Berger brings more than 25 years of government relations and political affairs experience to his post and has held key association and business management positions. In addition, he served as chief of staff in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Throughout his lobbying career, Berger has been an effective advocate and political strategist for the groups he has represented, including the Farm Bureau, Association of Realtors and various insurance companies.

For 14 consecutive years, Berger has been listed as one of the most influential lobbyists in Washington D.C. by The Hill newspaper. He has been a commentator on Fox News, CNBC and CNN, and is quoted regularly in the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and numerous financial services publications.

Berger earned a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Florida State University. In addition, he was an adjunct professor at The George Washington University in the communications department.

He is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys spending time with his wife, Aimee, and daughter, Shelby.

NAFCU's next Strategic Growth Conference, set for Feb. 21-23, 2017.