Jason was named the Chief Advocacy Officer for the Defense Credit Union Council in April 2024. Previously he served as the Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer for Federal Government Affairs for the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), now America’s Credit Unions since October 2021. He also performed the duties as Interim Chief Advocacy Officer for CUNA in 2022 and 2023. Before his time with CUNA, Jason worked as the Deputy Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND).
Additionally, Jason has served as the Legislative Director and Lobbyist for Christians United for Israel Action Fund, and as Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director for Congressman Cramer in the U.S. House of Representatives.
A respected voice on Capitol Hill, Jason is a sought-after voice on important issues facing credit unions and the financial services industry. Known for his influential voice for credit unions, Jason has appeared as a guest on nationally syndicated radio shows and the Fox News Channel on several occasions. His articles and press releases have appeared in USA Today, National Review Online, Roll Call, The Hill, Politico, Fox News, Forbes, the Washington Examiner, American Banker, CU Times, and numerous other publications. Jason was named one of The Hill’s Top Lobbyists in 2022 and 2023, as well as a Top Lobbyist by The National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE) in 2022 and 2024.
Jason is a 1996 graduate of Baylor University. He and his wife Nicole live in Ashburn, VA with their 10-year-old son, CJ.