For credit unions serving military members, veterans, and their families, governance is more than oversight—it is a direct extension of mission. In this article, Anthony Hernandez, President/CEO of DCUC and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, makes the case for advanced governance and leadership development as strategic investments that help boards and executives navigate change, strengthen trust, and better serve those whose financial lives are shaped by service, deployment, relocation, and transition. Read the full article to explore why stronger governance leads to stronger service for military and veteran communities.
A message on leadership, governance, and mission
Anthony Hernandez is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC). He joined DCUC as its Chief Operating Officer in August 2016 and was selected as its CEO in April 2017. In this capacity, Mr. Hernandez is responsible for ensuring DCUC’s overall operational effectiveness and the Council’s continued growth as the principal trade association exclusively supporting the interests of defense credit unions serving the U.S. Armed Forces worldwide and representing over 23 million credit union members.
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