U.S. Senate confirms Metsger for credit union post
The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Oregon lawmaker Rick Metsger[5] for one of three spots on the National Credit Union Administration[6] board.
President Barack Obama[7] nominated him for the position[8] in May.
"Rick Metsger[9] is an excellent pick for our National Credit Union Association Board, with a deep knowledge of the issues faced by credit unions large and small," said Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley[10], in a news release. "I know Rick will do a great job representing Oregon values in his new position.”
Metsger, a Democrat, served in the Oregon Senate from 1999-2011. He ran unsuccessfully for Oregon Secretary of State in 2008.
He is president of Parakletos Strategic Public Affairs LLC. Metsger has also worked as a consultant for the Northwest Credit Union Association[11].
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