ALEXANDRIA, Va. NCUA Board Chairman Debbie Matz has tapped Board Member Rick Metsger to serve as the agency’s vice chairman.
“Rick has built on his experience and knowledge as a legislative leader and a credit union board member to become a strong, objective, and thoughtful regulator,” Matz said in a statement. “Rick is faithfully committed to our shared goal of protecting the safety and soundness of America’s credit unions and the 97 million members who count on NCUA to insure their funds. During his time on the Board, Rick has stood firm on regulatory principles, asked insightful questions, and strived toward sound public policy in our Board decisions.”
Metsger, who was appointed to the regulatory board by President Barack Obama last May, thanked Matz for the designation.
“I am honored by this appointment and grateful to Chairman Matz for placing her confidence in me,” Vice Chairman Metsger said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing our work safeguarding the more than $1 trillion held by America’s credit unions in trust for their members.”
Metsger has been serving as NCUA representative on the board of NeighborWorks America since Jan. 1. His term on the NCUA Board expires Aug. 2, 2017.
A former director of Portland Teachers CU, Metsger was most recently president of a strategic affairs consulting firm, priof to joining NCUA. He also served in the Oregon State Senate from 1999 to 2011, and his committee assignments included chairing the Senate Business Committee as well as extensive work in the areas of financial services, transportation and economic development policy.
