The Honorable Todd M. Harper, Board Member Media Gallery

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN ACTION.  The NCUA's Employee Resource Groups are creating inclusion through connections. ERGs are a smart investment because they lead to higher employee engagement, build leadership skills, advance professional development, and create networking opportunities.  If you're at the NCUA, become part of the conversation by joining CULTURA, NCUAPRIDE, VANS, Umoja, and SWAN today. If you're a credit union, let me know if you have ERGs.

PEER-TO-PEER PAIRING. When I sat down with Superintendent Katie Averill, I learned more about her efforts to deepen the engagement and broaden the diversity of credit union boards in Iowa. That's a smart idea! How is your credit union achieving diversity and engagement?

Amplify Credit Union, of Austin, Texas, is empowering women business owners through cooperation among credit unions as well as driving diverse communities and affordable housing. Thank you for hosting me during my Get Into the Field tour.  (Pictured left to right): Amplify CEO Paul Trylko, Amplify Board Chairman Willie Everett, NCUA Board Member Todd Harper and incoming Amplify Executive Vice President Kendall Garrison.

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDLY. When I meet with credit unions, I almost always ask about diversity, inclusion and equity. Why do I care so much? It's the right thing to do. But, I'm also honoring Pat and Lorraine who mentored me 30 years ago. These two outstanding black women put me on a path of hiring and mentoring women and people of color in my career. What have you done to create a more perfect union and workplace? We also recognized Black Women's Equal Pay Day this past week, so it's a great time to remind credit unions to take the NCUA's voluntary diversity assessment. Will you check it out and commit to reviewing your performance?  For more information, go to https://www.ncua.gov/about-ncua/diversity-inclusion/credit-union-diversity/voluntary-credit-union-diversity-self-assessment.

WE’RE LISTENING. NCUA Board Member Todd Harper joined Congressman Denny Heck in August 2019 to answer questions from credit unions about workforce housing, secondary capital, low-income credit unions and cannabis banking.

WASHINGTON WELCOME. Thanks to the Northwest Credit Union Association, NCUA Board Member Todd Harper met with credit union leaders and answered questions with Congressman Denny Heck about cannabis banking, workforce housing, CECL and subordinated debt.

GETTING FEEDBACK. Before he joined the NCUA Board, Board Member Todd Harper spent more than 14 years working for former Congressman Kanjorski of Northeastern Pennsylvania.  On one of his first trips in the field, Board Member Harper got feedback from credit unions in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton on issues of interest to them like the size of peer groups, FASB’s new rule on credit losses, and NCUA’s training programs.

I’M LISTENING. NCUA Board Member Todd Harper knows that a good regulator listens carefully.  That’s why he recently traveled to Harrisburg to meet with credit unions from Pennsylvania and New Jersey and hear about the issues of interest to them, like the status of FASB’s Current Expected Credit Loss rule, the performance of NCUA’s Guaranteed Notes, and grants made through the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund.

NCUA Board Member Todd Harper joins with Chairman Rodney Hood and Board Member Mark McWatters to cut the cake in recognition of the 85th anniversary of the Federal Credit Union Act, which became law on June 26, 1934.

At NCUA's LGBTQ Pride month event, Board Member Todd Harper welcomed and introduced Garrard Conley, the author of the best-selling "Boy Erased" which became an award-winning film. Garrard inspired NCUA staff by sharing his powerful story of how to conquer prejudice and build a more inclusive world.

NCUA Board Member Todd Harper speaks with representatives of the Illinois Credit Union League about regulatory issues affecting credit unions in Illinois.

While visiting CUNA Mutual’s headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, NCUA Board Member Todd Harper spoke to a group of aspiring young credit union leaders about NCUA’s role in keeping the credit union system safe and sound.

NCUA Board Member Todd Harper meets with John Bratsakis, the CEO and President of the Maryland and DC Credit Union Association, after the NCUA Board meeting in June 2019.

In June 2019, NCUA Board Member Todd Harper gathered with credit union executives in Wisconsin, to learn more about the issues affecting them locally, including agricultural lending, BSA compliance, and low-income credit union designations.

NCUA Board Member Todd Harper welcomes the agency’s 2019 summer intern class in June 2019. Mr. Harper advised them to dream big, find and mentor, and put forth a can-do spirit.

After discussing issues important to the Michigan Credit Union League and Affiliates, NCUA Board Member Todd Harper got insights from Patty Corkery and Sarah Stevenson about the state of the economy and credit unions in Michigan in early June 2019.

Board Member J. Mark McWatters delivered the oath of office to Board Member Todd M. Harper.

Pictured from left to right: Board Member Todd M. Harper, Board Member J. Mark McWatters and former Board Member and Chairman Michael E. Fryzel.

Board Member Todd M. Harper shared a light moment with attendees during his remarks after taking the oath of office.

Board Member Todd M. Harper with former NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz.

NCUA Executive Director Mark Treichel provided opening remarks at Board Member Todd M. Harper’s swearing-in ceremony on April 8, 2019. Board Member Harper is the first NCUA staffer to become an NCUA Board Member in the history of the agency.

Past and present NCUA leadership attended the swearing-in ceremony for Board Member Todd M. Harper included Board Member Todd M. Harper, former Chairman JoAnne Johnson, former Chairman Michael E. Fryzel, former Chairman Debbie Matz, former Chairman Rick Metsger, former Chairman and current Board Member J. Mark McWatters and Chairman Rodney E. Hood.

Board Member Todd M. Harper greets a guest before taking the oath of office. Pictured: Michael P. Radway.

Board Member Todd M. Harper delivered remarks after taking the oath of office.