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First job: Berger was young politico

Berger To look back at the earliest work life of Dan Berger is to notice his sheer hustle and focus. In fifth grade, the future CEO of the National Association of Federal Credit Unions started a lawn mowing service that grew through his high school years to the point that he sold his book of business to a landscaping company when he left for college. "We didn't have any money growing up," Berger told CEO Update. "I would just mow after soccer practice or golf practice before the sun went down." In eighth grade, he volunteered with the political campaign of a state senator from his hometown of Gainesville, Fla. At 19, he managed the campaign of a state representative. But… Read More