WASHINGTON–America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson met with Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) to discuss key credit union issues, according to the association.
“It was great to spend time with Chairman Williams today, who has long championed credit unions and legislation that strengthens credit unions’ ability to serve consumers across the country and strengthen communities,” Simpson said in a statement. “Working closely together, we can achieve more to advance, empower and protect the future of credit unions.”
The trade group noted that as Chair of the House Small Business Committee, Williams has championed several credit union issues, including:
- Introducing legislation to repeal the CFPB’s small business loan data collection requirements under Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act
- Co-sponsoring legislation to enhance small business lending (Expanding Access to Lending Options Act, H.R. 4167)
Message Stressed
America’s Credit Unions said Simpson reiterated credit unions’ ongoing support for H.R. 4167, as well as the Veterans Member Business Loan Act, which is a topic being discussed by the committee this week.
Williams also invited Georgia’s Own Credit Union Chief Commercial Banking Officer Mike Sims to testify in February on behalf of America’s Credit Unions on ways to enhance people’s access to credit unions.
AACUL Names Board Officers
Separately, the American Association of Credit Union leagues has announced its new board and board officers. They include:
- Chair: John Bratsakis, president/CEO of the MD|DC Credit Union Association
- Vice Chair: Dan Schline, president/CEO of the Carolinas Credit Union League
- Secretary/Treasurer: Caroline Willard, president/CEO of the Cornerstone League
Other AACUL Board members include Samantha A.M. Beeler, president of The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates; Patty Corkery, president/CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League; and Keith Sultemeier, president/CEO of Kinecta Federal Credit Union. Ex-officio members of the AACUL Board include Pat Conway (Immediate Past Chair), president/CEO of CrossState Credit Union Association; Scott Simpson, president/CEO of America’s Credit Unions; and Brad Miller, president of AACUL.
