Defense Credit Union Council
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ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) is the trusted resource for credit unions on all military and veteran matters. The Council is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors consisting of a representative from each of the services -- Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force -- plus three representatives at large.

​The Council operates daily under the supervision of a President/CEO and a small staff from offices in Washington, D.C., and supports five active sub-councils --- the Overseas Sub-Council, the Hawaii Sub-Council, the Midwest Sub-Council, the Texas Sub-Council, and the Northwest Sub-Council.


Whether working on strategic or operational issues, or addressing regulatory and legislative matters, DCUC's close and constant liaison with the DoD, Capitol Hill, and the NCUA has ensured members of the United States Armed Forces, our Nation's veterans, and their families are provided financial services in the finest traditions of the credit union philosophy.
OUR MISSION

To champion the interests of America’s credit unions serving our military and veteran communities.​
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OUR HISTORY
​​The Defense Credit Union Council came into existence through the selflessness and compassion of individuals who sought to provide consistent and reliable financial services to those dedicated to safeguarding our lives. Defense credit unions, serving a highly mobile membership, face unique and distinctive challenges that set them apart from traditional credit unions.
​Over time, these challenges led to the realization that defense credit unions required a representative or central organization to advocate for them within the Department of Defense (DoD) and facilitate the exchange of vital information. The DoD and its military departments showed a growing interest in credit unions, underscoring the urgent need for proper representation and liaison.

Unlike traditional credit unions, defense credit unions lacked a unified organization that could effectively represent them in their dealings with the DoD, similar to the role played by Credit Union National Association (CUNA) for all credit unions in their relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies. In response to this gap, member credit unions took action and established the Defense Credit Union Council on February 8, 1963, as a means to address this critical situation.

​​Now in our 60th year, DCUC has evolved from its origins as a CUNA Council to emerge as a prominent trade association. Our mission has remained the same, to champion the interests of America’s credit unions serving our military and veteran communities!
Learn more about DCUC's unique history in The Defense Credit Union Council, A Fifty Year Perspective: 1963-2013.
OUR LEADERSHIP
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Anthony Hernandez
​President & CEO

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Jason Stverak
Chief Advocacy Officer

Beth Merlo
Vice President,
​Operations & Membership

OUR STAFF
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Christa Dittus
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Marketing Specialist

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Haleigh Laverty
Communications Specialist

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Cindy Parker
Director of Conferences & Events

Contact Us

1627 Eye Street, NW
Suite 935
​Washington, DC 20006
202.734.5007
​[email protected]

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  • About
    • Board of Directors
    • Membership
    • Northwest Sub-Council
    • Texas Sub-Council
    • Hall of Honor
    • George E. Myers Scholarship
    • Veteran Benefits Banking Program
    • Contact Us
  • Advocacy
    • Top Initiatives
    • Letters & Comments
    • Military Advocacy Committee
    • Defending Credit Unions PAC & National Advocacy Fund
    • Advocacy Resource Center
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Annual Conference
    • Defense Matters
    • Midwest Conference
  • Publications
    • ALERT Newsletter
    • Veterans Home Buying Guide
    • Veterans Guide
    • Installation Guide
    • Armed Forces Financial Guide
    • BRS Guide
  • RESOURCES
    • SCRA
    • Military Lending Act (MLA)
    • Government Shutdown Resource Center
  • News & Media
    • Press Releases
    • Insights
    • Member News
    • Videos
    • ALERT Newsletter
  • Directory