AL SJR37

President Donald J. Trump nominated Rodney E. Hood to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board on January 19, 2019, the Senate confirmed him on March 14, 2019, and he served as NCUA Chairman from April 8, 2019 until January 25, 2021.

Mr. Hood is the first African American to lead a federal banking regulatory agency in United States history.

Prior to his 2019 NCUA appointment, Mr. Hood served as corporate responsibility manager for JPMorgan Chase managing national partnerships to promote financial inclusion, and previously served as associate administrator of the Rural Housing Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture overseeing a $43 billion mortgage portfolio.

Mr. Hood was previously nominated to the NCUA Board by President George W. Bush and served from November 2005 until August 2009, during which he was appointed Vice Chairman.

The Alabama Legislature commends Mr. Hood's noteworthy accomplishments and service, including recognition as one of the "40 Young Leaders Under the Age of 40" and as the first recipient of the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation "Dream Award" for commitment to affordable housing.