By Lina Khouri Dan Berger joined NAFCU in 2006 after working in government relations for America’s Community Bankers. Before he could implement changes in his new post, he had to contend with a managerial challenge—his predecessor had served for 26 years and Berger had big shoes to fill. Berger’s method, gleaned from supervisors and a network of association colleagues, was simple: lead by example and put in the hours. He encouraged the GR unit to contact members of Congress more frequently and he set clear policy positions for the group to pursue. Berger’s home state of Florida proved sound training ground for his association career, particularly its emphasis on financial… Read More