WASHINGTON—Anthony R. Hernandez has been named president/CEO of the Defense Credit Union Council, effective Aug. 1.
Hernandez succeeds Roland “Arty” Arteaga who retires at the end of July.
Hernandez joined the Defense Credit Union Council as its COO in 2016, where he was responsible for DCUC's overall operational effectiveness and for enhancing the Council's advocacy role as the principal trade association exclusively supporting the interest of credit unions operating on Department of Defense installations worldwide, DCUC stated.
Hernandez also works closely with the Department of Defense on matters affecting defense credit unions and the financial quality of life of DoD personnel. Since his arrival at DCUC, Hernandez successfully fielded a guide on the new DoD Blended Retirement System; worked with member credit unions on Military Lending Act rules; offered comments on the Department's personal commercial solicitation policy; bolstered the Council’s emphasis on financial education; and spearheaded the Council’s five-year strategic plan, the DCUC said.
Prior to joining DCUC, Hernandez served in the United States Air Force in various senior leadership and command positions, both as a mission support group commander and as the chief financial officer of an Air Force major command as a full colonel. Key among his assignments were his tour of duty at the Pentagon and two tours as a squadron commander for the 8th and 62nd comptroller squadrons. Hernandez also served as the executive officer to the commander of air combat command where he directly supported the four-star commander of 145,000 airmen.