ARLINGTON, Va. – NAFCU has hired David Currier, chief economist at the Appalachian Regional Commission, as its own chief economist, succeeding Tun Wai, who retired last month following 25 years with the association.
At the Appalachian commission Currier worked on economic development strategies in rural underserved areas and developed ways to measure program impact. He also worked as a senior economist at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
Carrier earned his Ph.D. in economics from Notre Dame and his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland.











