John Crews Ceremonially Sworn In as NCUA Chairman

John Crews was ceremonially sworn in last week as Chairman of the NCUA. Crews officially assumed office on August 24, with a term extending through August 2031.

Crews delivered his first public remarks as chairman at America's Credit Unions Congressional Caucus this fall, outlining priorities that include expanding access to financial services, maintaining efficient and effective risk-based supervision, supporting the formation of new credit unions, and preparing the NCUA for technological innovation across the credit union system.

Credit union leaders from the MD|DC Credit Union Association also had an opportunity to meet with Crews during Caucus at an event hosted by The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates.

Crews brings extensive experience in financial policy and government leadership to the role. Most recently, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Policy at the U.S. Treasury Department. Previously, he was a policy advisor to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Policy Director for the Senate Banking Committee. During the first Trump administration, he served on the National Economic Council as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy.