DCUC and R.I.A. Federal Credit Union host 2024 DCUC Midwest Conference
DAVENPORT, IA (October 11, 2024) — The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) successfully concluded its 2024 Midwest Sub-Council Conference held from October 8-10. This year’s Midwest event, co-hosted by R.I.A. Federal Credit Union, brought together industry leaders to cover important topics including military service and financial technology, while also providing timely updates on key regulations and legislation impacting credit unions.
Since its inception in 1972, the Midwest Sub-Council has fostered a close-knit community of credit union executives gathering by a shared commitment to serving military and veteran communities. The Midwest Sub-Council Conference provides an essential forum for these leaders to exchange best practices, discuss emerging trends, and strengthen their ability to meet the needs of their communities.
Jim Watts, R.I.A. Federal Credit Union’s President/CEO, stated “We just concluded a successful Midwest Council Conference that was both educational and entertaining. Judging by the questions asked of the speakers, I’m certain everyone gained valuable information relevant to what’s happening today in the credit union industry.”
DCUC and R.I.A. Federal Credit Union provided an impressive lineup of speakers for conference attendees and guests including Jeff Bolton Creator and Senior Executive Producer THE WATCH Television Series; Katie Averill, Superintendent of Credit Union Division, Department of Insurance and Financial Services, State of Iowa; Marcus Rothaar, Manager, Data Analytics Development & Delivery, Raddon; John Dearing, Partner, Capstone Strategic; Lon Varns, President, Aries Fraud Solutions; and Representative Mike Vondran State Representative, Iowa.
In addition to the speaker sessions, the event featured an advocacy panel with DCUC’s President/CEO, Anthony Hernandez, Chief Advocacy Officer, Jason Stverak, and Strategic Partner, John McKechnie. Afterward, Scott Duszynski, VP of Member Engagement for the Armed Forces Financial Network (AFFN), provided an update on AFFN’s recent initiatives and news.
“Our Midwest Sub-Council Conference continues to be a unique opportunity for credit unions serving people in America’s heartland,” said Anthony Hernandez, President/CEO of DCUC.
“Through this gathering, we not only reaffirm our commitment to increasing DCUC’s member value and advocacy but also to spark innovative solutions to the unique challenges faced by our member credit unions serving in these rural and small communities, which are located around military bases. Plus, I am always inspired and uplifted when I see people from different credit unions, many meeting each other for the first time, as they form new and meaningful friendships in between sessions, during meals, and especially in the hospitality room after dinner. These friendships and collaborations are the heart and soul of the Midwest Sub Council.”
DCUC extends its gratitude to this year’s Midwest Sub-Council Conference sponsors AFFN, Mutual of Omaha, Earnest Consulting Group, National Cooperative Bank, Gallagher, Revio Insight, Parc Street Partners, and TruStage.
About Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC)
The Defense Credit Union Council is the trusted resource for credit unions on all military and veteran matters. By maintaining a close and constant liaison with the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and NCUA, the Council champions the interests of credit unions serving our military and veteran communities by coordinating policy, procedures, and legislation impacting morale and welfare, financial readiness, and the delivery of quality financial products and services. Organized in 1963, the Council’s membership is comprised of more than 180 credit unions with over 37 million members. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact DCUC at hlaverty@dcuc.org.
