John Crews Sworn In as NCUA Chairman

Posted by Erin Hall on August 24, 2026

John Crews has been sworn in as the fourteenth Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, following his confirmation to the NCUA Board and designation as Chairman by President Donald J. Trump.

In his first remarks as Chairman, Crews signaled that regulatory efficiency and innovation will be central priorities for the agency. He thanked outgoing Chairman Kyle Hauptman for his nearly six years of service and noted that he intends to build on the agency’s recent work to support innovation and right size the regulatory framework for financial services.

Crews also emphasized the importance of safety, soundness, and resilience across the credit union system. His stated priorities include protecting credit union member-owners, maintaining a strong National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, promoting regulatory efficiency, and supporting access to affordable financial services nationwide.

What credit unions should watch

Credit unions should expect Chairman Crews’ tenure to place continued focus on modernization, innovation, and relieving regulatory burden. His comments suggest that the agency may continue evaluating where regulations can be better tailored while maintaining core supervisory expectations around safety and soundness.

Crews was nominated to the NCUA Board on May 11, 2026, and confirmed by the Senate on August 7, 2026. His term runs through August 2, 2031. Before joining the NCUA Board, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where his work focused on regulation, financial infrastructure, and safety and soundness matters. He also held senior policy roles on Capitol Hill and at the White House, including service with the Senate Banking Committee, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and the National Economic Council.

GoWest will continue engaging with NCUA under Chairman Crews’ leadership and will keep credit unions informed as policy priorities, rulemaking activity, and supervisory expectations develop.

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