John J. McKechnie III Appointed NCUA’s
Director of Public and Congressional Affairs
Alexandria, VA, January 20, 2006 – National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman JoAnn Johnson announced today that John J. McKechnie III has been appointed the NCUA’s Director of Public and Congressional Affairs.
McKechnie joins the agency with an extensive governmental and legislative affairs background in the credit union industry, as well as on Capitol Hill and in the political arena.
“As the NCUA has a myriad of important issues – both as a regulator and before Congress – John McKechnie will be a tremendous asset in advancing an agenda important to the safety and soundness of America’s credit unions,” said Chairman Johnson. “I appreciate John’s willingness to serve and his commitment to public service at an integral point in time for the credit union system.”
Prior to joining NCUA, McKechnie served as the chief lobbyist for the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). Having served 19 years with CUNA, most recently, as the senior vice president of governmental affairs.
“I am honored and excited by this opportunity. The environment for credit unions in Congress presents a challenge and opportunity, and I look forward to working to further the public policy goals of the NCUA in that context,” said McKechnie.
Before joining CUNA, McKechnie served as a legislative and press assistant for Representative Stan Parris of Virginia. He is a graduate of Loyola College in Maryland.
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