Todd Harper in 2023

Todd M. Harper is the twelfth Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). He was designated Chairman by President Joseph R. Biden on January 20, 2021.[1]

Harper is also a memeber of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council.

Education edit

Harper earned a graduate degree in public policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government in 1996.

Career edit

National Credit Union Administration edit

Harper was the Director of Public and Congressional Affairs and served as Chief Policy Advisor[2] for NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz (2011 to 2016) and Chairman Rick Metsger (2016 to 2017).[3]

On February 1, 2019, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate Harper to the NCUA Board, and his formal nomination occurred February 6, 2019.[4] The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held its confirmation hearing on February 14, and unanimously approved Harper’s nomination on February 26.[5] The Senate confirmed him by voice vote on March 14. Harper took the oath of office on April 8, 2019.[6]

On January 20, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. designated Harper as NCUA Chairman. Harper succeeded Rodney E. Hood.

On August 6, 2021, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Harper to a six-year term on the NCUA Board.[7] The U.S. Senate confirmed his nomination by a 59 to 40 vote on June 6, 2022.[8] His term runs through April 10, 2027.[9]

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council edit

In April 2021, Harper became Chairman of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFEIC).[10] He served from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023. He has served on the FFIEC since January 2021.

References edit

  1. ^ Passman, A. (2021, June 1). “White House elevates Todd Harper to NCUA chairman.” American Banker. https://www.americanbanker.com/creditunions/news/white-house-elevates-todd-harper-to-ncua-chairman
  2. ^ National Association of Federally Insured Credit Unions. (2018, February 7). “Todd Harper to direct NCUA PACA.” NAFCU. https://www.nafcu.org/newsroom/todd-harper-direct-ncua-paca
  3. ^ NCUA, “Historical Timeline.” https://www.ncua.gov/about-ncua/historical-timeline#2010s.
  4. ^ Passman, Aaron, “Trump nominates Todd Harper to NCUA Board” American Banker, Source Media, 01, February 2019, https://www.americanbanker.com/creditunions/news/trump-nominates-todd-harper-to-ncua-board
  5. ^ Todd M. Harper, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Credit Union Administration Board for a term expiring April 10, 2021, vice Deborah Matz, resigned, PN364, 116th Congress (2019-2020), available at https://www.congress.gov/nomination/116th-congress/364?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22Harper%2C+Todd+M%22%5D%7D&s=6&r=1
  6. ^ Credit Union Times. (2019, April 8). “Hood, Harper Sworn in as Hood Is Named NCUA Board Chairman.” https://www.cutimes.com/2019/04/08/hood-sworn-in-named-ncua-board-chairman/
  7. ^ President Biden Announces 10 Key Nominations,” press release, August 6, 2021 available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/08/06/president-biden-announces-10-key-nominations/
  8. ^ Todd M. Harper, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Credit Union Administration Board for a term expiring April 10, 2027. (Reappointment), PN1525, 117th Congress (2021-2022) available at https://www.congress.gov/nomination/117th-congress/1525
  9. ^ “President Biden Announces 10 Key Nominations,” press release, August 6, 2021 available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/08/06/president-biden-announces-10-key-nominations/
  10. ^ Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (2021, April 1). Press Release – “Todd M. Harper Named FFIEC Chairman.” https://www.ffiec.gov/press/pr040121_1.htm