Industry Insider, Capitol Hill Veteran Joins CUNA Staff
Michele Johnson named director of CUNA federal legislative affairs

November 1, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Mark Wolff, CUNA Communications
(202) 508-6764; mwolff@cuna.com

WASHINGTON--Michele Johnson has joined the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) as director of federal legislative affairs.

She began her duties on Oct. 29 and is based in CUNA’s Washington, D.C., office.

Johnson brings to CUNA a deep understanding of the financial services industry and the U.S. Senate.

Prior to CUNA, Johnson was vice president of state and local government affairs for Countrywide Financial. She previously was vice president for government relations at U.S. Bancorp in Minneapolis, Minn.

Before entering the private sector, Johnson served as a legislative assistant to U.S. Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) from 1994-1997. She was a North Dakota assistant attorney general from 1992-1994.

“Michele brings a wealth of lobbying and hill experience to our team,” said CUNA Legislative Affairs Senior Vice President John Magill. “She is well versed in a number of financial services issues and her experience working in the United States Senate will be helpful to credit unions.”

A North Dakota native, Johnson earned her bachelors and law degrees from the University of North Dakota.

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