On November 13, 2024, the Defense Credit Union Council, DCUC, and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, RBFCU, cohosted a successful DCUC Texas Sub- Council luncheon at RBFCU Headquarters in Live Oak, Texas. The luncheon offered a new opportunity for credit union leaders and executives within the Texas region to gather and discuss issues and priorities that directly impact their success in serving their members’ financial needs, especially military and veteran communities.

The lunch began with an advocacy update provided by Anthony Hernandez, DCUC President/CEO, where Hernandez discussed the current atmosphere within Washington, DCUC’s recent advocacy efforts on behalf of its member credit unions, and what the future regulatory environment presents ahead for the industry as a whole. Texas Sub-council members also heard from Jim Phelps, Cornerstone League Chief Advocacy Officer (CAO) and EVP .

Following a short break, Hernandez provided a look into DCUC’s strategic plans for growth as both an association and its representation of defense credit unions. RBFCU President/CEO Mark Sekula also addressed the group, thanking each of the sub-council members for their commitment to furthering the impact Texas credit unions have in the financial lives of their military and veteran communities.

“It's RBFCU's privilege to serve as host for this gathering of credit union CEOs and the Defense Credit Union Council. At RBFCU, our heritage is stamped by the sacrifice and hard work of military service personnel. That spirit carries us to our mission: to improve our members’ economic well-being and quality of life,” said Sekula. “Thank you to Tony Hernandez and the DCUC team for working towards our vision to advocate for credit unions while providing unwavering support to our military and veteran communities."

"DCUC remains a fierce advocate for credit unions, especially when serving the financial needs of servicemembers, veterans, and their families,” said Hernandez. “Forming this new sub- council was an important part of DCUC’s overall strategic vision for strengthening our representation and advocacy on behalf of our members, and the industry as a whole. We are incredibly proud to not only support but champion credit unions at both state and federal levels and create new channels like this Sub-Council for credit unions across the country to share their priorities, concerns, and join our efforts in amplifying the credit union difference.”