Here’s something you don’t see every day: a federal regulator actually leaving Washington D.C. to talk with the people they regulate.
Revolutionary, right?
John Crews, the newly appointed Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), is doing just that. He’ll be making his debut public appearance outside the nation’s capital at the GoWest MAXX Experience in Denver on Wednesday, October 7th. And yes, this is kind of a big deal.
The event will feature Crews in a mainstage fireside chat with hundreds of credit union leaders from across the western United States. On the agenda? The real issues keeping credit union execs up at night, where the industry is headed, and how the NCUA plans to keep the credit union system strong, safe, and focused on serving members.
“Hosting Chairman Crews at MAXX for his first appearance outside Washington is a big moment for our credit unions and for the West,” said Troy Stang, President and CEO of GoWest Credit Union Association. He’s clearly excited, and with good reason.
Stang pointed to Crews’ focus on some pretty important priorities: risk-based supervision (basically, not treating every credit union like they’re about to cause the next financial crisis), regulatory modernization, innovation, and making sure people actually have access to financial services. “Chairman Crews has an incredibly important role, and we’re proud to continue building our relationship with him,” Stang added.
For those unfamiliar, MAXX isn’t your typical rubber-chicken conference. It brings together credit union executives, up-and-coming leaders, and industry partners from coast to coast for honest conversations about leadership, advocacy, innovation, member impact, and what’s next for financial cooperatives.
“MAXX has always been about bringing people together for the conversations that matter,” Stang explained. “We’re looking forward to welcoming Chairman Crews to Denver and discussing the issues that matter to credit unions and their members.”
Translation? Expect some real talk about real challenges — not just polished talking points and regulatory word salad.