NAFCU President/CEO Fred Becker, who announced his retirement Jan. 7, said he will be leaving the credit union industry for good when he leaves the trade July 31.

"There's nothing worse than an 'ex' anything," Becker said.  Rather than linger in the industry, potentially overshadowing incoming NAFCU leader Dan Berger, Becker said he may pursue a teaching gig at a community college. 

Becker's interest in education isn't new. He taught part-time during his first career in the Navy and also taught some business law classes for the University of Maryland. The outgoing leader wouldn't reveal where he will settle in retirement, only that it will not be in Washington. 

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