Executive Director

Roles & Responsibilities

• The Executive Director serves as the public face of the Texas Credit Union Association.
• Duties include managing relationships with state legislators and members of Congress; representing the association with Credit Union Association members and other stakeholders; managing the Texas state and federal contract lobbyists; analyzing and researching legislation and regulatory issues impacting Texas credit unions; pursuing board-approved legislative priorities; and managing the Texas Grassroots & PAC Director.
• Identify and implement Association goals relating to State and Federal Advocacy efforts applicable to the state or region.
• Develop and draft legislative initiatives beneficial to credit unions.
• Analyze and assess legislation regarding financial institutions and develop strategies to affect legislation to the benefit of credit unions.
• Represent credit unions before the state legislature, the state's congressional delegation, and state or federal agencies.
• Develop and manage the dissemination of information on legislative and political issues of interest to credit unions.
• Implement messaging and outreach strategies.
• Provide frequent updates of legislative and political importance to credit unions and Cornerstone staff.
• Oversee statewide grassroots network and promote credit union involvement in state political campaigns and legislative efforts.
• Attend regional credit union chapter meetings to provide political and legislative updates.
• Meet with credit union CEOs, staff and board members to promote the benefits of Association membership.
• Serve as liaison to the State Sub-Committee to the TXCUA Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) and PAC.
• Recommend contributions from the state and federal PAC's to pro-credit union candidates.
• Monitor the state association budget and use financial resources prudently to support the organization's legislative objectives.
• Manage the operations and staff in the Association office, including contract lobbyists.

• A four-year bachelor’s degree program in Finance, Government, or Political Science or related experience.
• Work requires command of the legislative process in Texas, detailed knowledge of state and Federal politics, and general knowledge of the Credit Union movement on the state and national level.
• At least five years of involvement in the legislative process and five years of supervisory experience are required. Prefer recent staff-level experience in the Texas Legislature.
• Professional, well-developed interpersonal skills essential for projecting a positive image as a representative of Texas Credit Union Association who interacts with Board members, Credit Union CEOs, lobbyists, and lawmakers.
• Strong writing and speaking skills.

Demonstrates expertise in legislative advocacy and political strategy, with a strong command of the Texas legislative process and credit union movement. Proven ability to manage relationships with stakeholders and effectively communicate legislative initiatives.

• Legislative Advocacy
• Political Strategy
• Stakeholder Management
• Supervisory Experience
• Strong Writing Skills

• Legislative Analysis
• Financial Institutions Knowledge
• Contract Lobbyist Management
• Budget Monitoring Grassroots Network Oversight

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Public Representation

• Credit Union Movement
• Texas Legislature
• Federal Politics
• Political Campaigns
• Legislative Initiatives