Multiple sources have told Credit Union Times that President Barack Obama intends to nominate former Oregon State Sen. Rick Metsger to serve on the NCUA Board.  

If confirmed by the Senate, the Democrat would likely replace former Board Member Gigi Hyland, who left the NCUA last Oct. 5, after serving more than a year past her term's expiration. The choice of a Democrat by Obama to replace Hyland is an odd one, because the term would presumably be just four years.

According to the NCUA's website, each member serves a staggered six-year term, a restriction that dictates the shorter term to replace Hyland.

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