DCUC congratulates the honorable Tanya F. Otsuka, NCUA board member
WASHINGTON, DC (January 16, 2024) — the Honorable Tanya F. Otsuka was sworn in as the 25th Board Member of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Otsuka was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden in September to serve on the NCUA Board in place of the Honorable Rodney E. Hood and was officially confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 20, 2023.
The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) sent a letter to Otsuka and released the following statement, extending its congratulations and support of Otsuka’s recent appointment to the NCUA Board:
“On behalf of the Board of Directors for the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), we congratulate Ms. Tanya Otsuka on her confirmation to the Board of the National Credit Union Administration,” said Anthony Hernandez, DCUC president/CEO.
DCUC advocates for all credit unions serving military and veteran communities including those located on United States military installations around the world. Its mission focuses on both financial safety and financial inclusion of our military and veterans as credit union members.
Hernandez further emphasizes the council’s support of Otsuka’s appointment to the NCUA Board:
“From her statements during her confirmation hearing, it is clear we share a strong commitment to empowering consumers and strengthening the role of credit unions serving their communities. Backed by a strong record of accomplishment, our trade association continues to make a difference on behalf of our member credit unions and the communities they serve. In that context, we look forward to working with Ms. Otsuka and continuing to serve alongside the NCUA for our nation’s interests. Welcome Board Member Otsuka!”
About Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC)
The Defense Credit Union Council is the premier resource for credit unions on all military and veteran matters. By maintaining a close and constant liaison with the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and NCUA, the Council champions the interests of credit unions serving our military and veteran communities by coordinating policy, procedures, and legislation impacting morale and welfare, financial readiness, and the delivery of quality financial products and services. Organized in 1963, the Council’s membership is comprised of 180 credit unions with over 35 million members. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact DCUC at alert@dcuc.org.
