February 13, 2009 Armed with people management skills but little knowledge of credit unions, Fred Becker took the helm of the low-profile NAFCU in 2000, just as a new Republican administration took office in Washington. A former Navy attorney, he belongs to a cadre of military leaders, prized for their leadership and management skills, who lead trade associations. After a 25-year military career, Becker first transitioned to the Reserve Officers Association of the United States, where he lobbied on behalf of the Coast Guard Reserve, the Navy Reserve, the Public Health Service and the NOAA Commissioned Corps. That experience would lay the groundwork for his first CEO role… Read More