Search
 

CUNA's McKechnie named as top lobbyist by D.C. paper; ABA staffer also makes the list

WASHINGTON - The Hill, a weekly newspaper covering Congress, has named CUNA SVP of Governmental Affairs John McKechnie as one of the top association lobbyists. In a special section called "The Rainmakers", the newspaper listed McKechnie in its listing of "Top Association Lobbyists." The ranking was in no particular order....

By Staff Writer | Updated on March 26, 2002

<p>WASHINGTON – The Hill, a weekly newspaper covering Congress, has named CUNA SVP of Governmental Affairs John McKechnie as one of the top association lobbyists. In a special section called “The Rainmakers”, the newspaper listed McKechnie in its listing of “Top Association Lobbyists.” The ranking was in no particular order. McKechnie was the only representative from a credit union trade association to make the list. The American Bankers Association’s Ed Yingling also made the list. The list included representatives from a wide variety of associations, ranging from the National Beer Wholesalers Association, to the National Rifle Association. Lee Verstandig, from the National Association of Realtors, also made the list. Realtors are currently in a battle with banks about banks getting into the agent side of the real estate business.</p>

Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to CUTimes.com, part of your ALM digital membership.

Your access to unlimited CUTimes.com content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Critical CUTimes.com information including comprehensive product and service provider listings via the Marketplace Directory, CU Careers, resources from industry leaders, webcasts, and breaking news, analysis and more with our informative Newsletters.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and CU Times events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including Law.com and GlobeSt.com.

Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2025 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Recommended Stories

Credit Union Times

Join Credit Union Times

Don’t miss crucial strategic and tactical information necessary to run your institution and better serve your members. Join Credit Union Times now!

  • Free unlimited access to Credit Union Times' trusted and independent team of experts for extensive industry news, conference coverage, people features, statistical analysis, and regulation and technology updates.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and Credit Union Times events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including TreasuryandRisk.com and Law.com.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join Credit Union Times

Copyright © 2025 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.