Jason Stverak Named as DCUC Chief Advocacy Officer

Jason Stverak

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) is proud to announce Jason Stverak has been appointed to the new position of Chief Advocacy Officer (CAO). In this role, Jason will be responsible for ensuring DCUC’s overall advocacy efforts continue to exclusively support the interest of credit unions serving our armed forces and veterans worldwide. 

DCUC’s Chief Advocacy Officer is a new position at DCUC and reflects DCUC’s growth in the advocacy sphere over the
last seven years. The CAO will serve as a direct link between membership and regulators, analyzing current and emerging regulations and legislation, fostering DCUC’s working relationships with Congressional staff members, and ensuring
DCUC’s members remain informed, heard, and represented.

Jason has served as the Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer for Federal Government Affairs for the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), now America’s Credit Unions since October 2021. He also performed the duties as Interim Chief Advocacy Officer for CUNA in 2022 and 2023.

Before his time with CUNA, Jason worked as the Deputy Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND). Additionally, Jason has served as the Legislative Director and Lobbyist for Christians United for Israel Action Fund, and as Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director for Congressman Cramer in the U.S. House of Representatives.

A respected voice on Capitol Hill, Jason is a sought-after voice on important issues facing credit unions and the financial services industry. Known for his influential voice for credit unions, Jason has appeared as a guest on nationally syndicated radio shows and the Fox News Channel on several occasions. His articles and press releases have appeared in USA Today,
National Review Online, Roll Call, The Hill, Politico, Fox News, Forbes, the Washington Examiner, American Banker, CU Times, and numerous other publications.

Jason was named one of The Hill’s Top Lobbyists in 2022 and 2023, as well as a Top Lobbyist by The National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE) in 2022. 

“DCUC is incredibly proud to have Jason join us as our Chief Advocacy Officer. We’ve always valued our joint trade communications with Jason and hearing his take on legislative matters coming in and out of Washington,” said Anthony Hernandez, DCUC president/CEO. “We’re confident Jason will not only be a great addition to our team but will take DCUC’s advocacy to the next level on behalf of our members.”
 
“I am deeply honored and excited to be named DCUC’s Chief Advocacy Officer. Every credit union across the country has members who are active-duty military, veterans, or members of their families and I look forward to fighting for their interests and the interests of all credit unions at DCUC,” said Stverak. “America’s service members, veterans, and their families give so much to our country, and I am proud to represent the credit unions that work for them each and every day.”

To learn more about DCUC’s advocacy, please visit www.dcuc.org/advocacy.

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