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Berger Takes the Reins at NAFCU

WASHINGTON, DC (July 31, 2013) — B. Dan Berger officially becomes president and CEO of the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) on Aug.1.

“It is a privilege to lead NAFCU during such a dynamic time and I’m grateful to the NAFCU Board of Directors for the opportunity,” Berger said. “I look forward to building on the momentum achieved by outgoing President and CEO Fred Becker to help credit unions thrive in the future.

“Going forward, NAFCU will continue to have a relentless focus on our members. They are job one,” Berger continued. “I’m fortunate that NAFCU has a phenomenal staff who is dedicated to providing the best in member service and is a trusted resource for compliance and advocacy.”

Berger said his guiding principle for the association and its staff is to see everything NAFCU does from the credit union’s perspective. “Whether its legislation, regulation or education, we will always ask: Is this good for NAFCU members?”

He has set three key priorities for the association, which are to:

• manage the association with financial prudence while maintaining its national-acclaimed effectiveness and efficiency;
• continue to aggressively serve as credit unions’ chief advocate with NCUA, the CFPB, key members of Congress and the White House; and
• invest in state-of-the-art technology, and expanding education and training programs for credit unions.

Berger has had a distinguished career in Washington, and 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.

He joined NAFCU as senior vice president of government affairs, which encompasses five divisions, in January 2006 and was promoted to executive vice president in July 2009.

For 10 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.

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