From the Base to Capitol Hill: Advocating for Credit Unions with Jason Stverak of DCUC

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In this episode of With Flying Colors, Mark Treichel is joined by Jason Stverak, Chief Advocacy Officer of the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), for a wide-ranging conversation on the unique role defense credit unions play in serving military members—and the policy battles threatening their ability to do so.

Jason shares how DCUC advocates for military-affiliated credit unions across a rapidly evolving regulatory and political landscape. From the impact of the Credit Card Competition Act on interchange fees to the overdraft protection debate and the ongoing defense of the credit union tax exemption, this episode dives deep into the issues shaping the future of service-based financial institutions.

You’ll also hear powerful real-world stories—including how Navy Federal helped a young Marine avoid a predatory car loan, and how Enbright Credit Union supports members battling cancer—that illustrate the mission-first, member-first mindset of credit unions in action.

🔍 Topics Covered:

• What DCUC is and who it serves
• Why interchange income matters, especially for defense credit unions
• The Credit Card Competition Act: risks and real-world impacts
• Overdraft protection and CFPB’s regulatory shifts
• The importance of preserving the credit union tax status
• Real stories of credit unions stepping in when members need them most

👤 Guest:

Jason Stverak
Chief Advocacy Officer, Defense Credit Union Council
🔗 DCUC.org