The Virginia Credit Union League has named Carrie Hunt its president.
She succeeds Rick Pillow, who will retire June 30, the association said in a press release Thursday.
Hunt is executive vice president of government affairs and general counsel for the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions. In that role, Hunt manages the association's legislative, political, regulatory, compliance and research divisions. She also is staff liaison to the federal regulatory agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the National Credit Union Administration.
“The search framework and process brought us a number of highly qualified candidates, but Carrie truly shined because she possesses an outstanding record of leadership, she is a respected and trusted advocate for credit unions, and she has a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing credit unions," Patsy Stuard, chairman of the league and president and CEO of Fort Lee Federal Credit Union, said in the release.
Before joining NAFCU, Hunt was a legal counsel to Massachusetts state Sen. Andrea Nuciforo Jr. She was also a law clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
“I look forward to representing Virginia’s credit unions and ensuring they have the right environment to thrive. Credit unions truly provide the best in financial services, and I will engage with all stakeholders and policymakers to ensure their success now and into the future," Hunt said in the press release.
NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger said in a statement that Hunt has been a "rock" not only to NAFCU but for him personally.
"I was fortunate to work closely with her for 15 years and watched her advocate tirelessly on behalf of our members. Throughout her 17 years of service at NAFCU, Carrie always was energized and found innovative ways to approach issues to effectively inform policymakers on the credit union difference. We wish her much success in her new role," Berger said.
The league is the statewide trade association for the 113 Virginia-based credit unions.
