Defending Credit Unions in DC: A Conversation with Jason Stverak of DCUC

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In this episode of With Flying Colors, Mark Treichel sits down with Jason Stverak, Chief Advocacy Officer of the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), to discuss the pressing issues shaping the credit union movement.

Key topics covered:

• 🇺🇸 Veteran Business Lending Cap: Why credit unions should be free to fully support veterans and their families.
• 🏛️ Advocacy Strategy: DCUC’s “Green Beret” approach to being nimble, prepared, and effective on Capitol Hill.
• 💸 Credit Union Tax Status: Lessons from past fights and why vigilance is still essential.
• 🏦 Bank Purchases: Why DCUC is defending credit unions’ ability to buy banks — and why that benefits communities.
• 🔮 Looking Ahead: Budget cycles, NCUA staffing, and regulatory challenges that could reshape the industry.
• 🤝 DCUC Membership: Why every credit union — not just defense-focused ones — can join and benefit.

Jason shares how DCUC keeps credit unions ready for the next challenge, and why advocacy is less about size and more about strategy.