Today, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) is proud to announce its Chief Advocacy Officer Jason Stverak has been named as a National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) 2024 Top Lobbyist. Jason is recognized for his exceptional contributions and commitment to ethical standards in the field of lobbying and advocacy.

Stverak shared “Advocacy allows me to ensure the priorities of millions of credit union members are heard in Washington, D.C., and across the country. The opportunity I have as the Chief Advocacy Officer at DCUC is an amazing opportunity to advocate for policies that allow credit unions to help their members achieve their dreams.” Stverak continued, stating, “It is humbling to do so on behalf of millions of veterans and members of the military and their families.”

The NILE Team stated “Congratulations on this well-earned honor. NILE is steadfast in our mission to celebrate the unsung heroes within our profession, and we are delighted to spotlight your extraordinary impact amongst the nation’s top 100.”

NILE will host the 2024 Top Lobbyist Reception on November 7th from 6 pm-8 pm EST at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

“We are incredibly proud of Jason’s well-deserved recognition as a 2024 NILE Top Lobbyist,” said Anthony Hernandez, DCUC President/CEO. “His unwavering dedication to advocacy on behalf of defense credit unions and the military and veteran communities sets a high standard in our industry. This honor reflects his commitment to the greater credit union movement and his impactful work on behalf of DCUC’s members. We congratulate Jason on this outstanding achievement and look forward to his continued success.”