Trump nominates John Crews to serve on NCUA board

May 26, 2026 - 21:57

President Donald Trump has nominated John Crews to join the National Credit Union Administration board. If the Senate confirms him, Crews would take the seat currently held by Kyle Hauptman, who has been the only member serving on the board.

The NCUA oversees and insures federal credit unions across the country. A full board typically has three members, but vacancies have left it short-staffed for some time. Crews brings experience from the financial regulatory world, having previously worked at the Treasury Department and on Capitol Hill. His nomination is seen as a move to restore a fuller leadership structure at the agency.

Supporters of the pick argue that Crews understands the balance needed between protecting consumers and allowing credit unions to operate without excessive red tape. Critics, however, may question his stance on certain consumer protections and his approach to oversight. The nomination now heads to the Senate Banking Committee for a hearing and a vote. If confirmed, Crews will serve a term that runs through 2029, giving him a significant role in shaping credit union policy for years to come.