USSFCU Spotlight Podcast

USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Thomas R. Getman

It’s All About Compassion
This Giving Tuesday we couldn’t think of anyone better suited to feature on our latest podcast than Mr. Thomas Getman. Dedicating his entire life to charity and service to others, Mr. Getman exemplifies the spirit of giving. He has worked worldwide from the U.S. Senate to the Middle East, Geneva, and everything in between. A common theme throughout his life has been compassion. This Giving Tuesday we hope that his message of compassion inspires you.
About Mr. GetmanIn his 40-year career, Thomas Getman has dedicated himself to fostering partnerships between strategic actors in ministry, government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) & United Nations sectors. His mission is to connect friends who can further expand a network of skilled, compassionate individuals, alleviating the suffering of the poor and oppressed, particularly in the Middle East and Southern Africa.

USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Jim Davis, Ken Harvey & John Booty with the Congressional Football Game

The Congressional Football Game is this month and we had the privilage in sitting down for a conversation with some key individuals that have made this Capitol Hill tradition a must see experience for the entire family. 
Jim Davis is a CFG founding member representing the Capitol Police. 
Ken Harvey is four-time NFL Pro-Bowler and Washington Commanders legend. 
John Booty is an NFL Analyst and Philadelphia Eagles great. 
About the Congressional Football Game
Started in 2004, the Congressional Football Game was first organized to honor and support the men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police and to support the families of fallen officers.
The biennial showdown features Members of Congress and former NFL players facing off against U.S. Capitol Police. The game is a family-friendly event that includes entertainment and spirited competition on the field, while bringing together Congressional and law enforcement communities in support of worthy causes.

USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt

This month we explore leadership.
What does it mean to be a leader? How do good leaders respond under pressure? What does a team want from their leader?
While there are nuanced answers to all of these questions, there is one thing that remains at the forefront; putting others first. There is no better person to have this conversation with than long-time USSFCU member, US Army Major General, Senate Sergeant at Arm and Ambassador to Tanzania Alfonso E. Lenhardt.
About Ambassador Lenhardt
Alfonso E. Lenhardt represented the United States as Ambassador to Tanzania from 2009 to 2013. He was also accredited as the US representative to the East African Community (EAC) in 2010. From 2001 to 2003, he served as Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate. From 1965 to 1997, he had a distinguished military career in the U.S. Army, with multiple assignments to various parts of the world, retiring as a highly decorated Major General.

USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger

May is a very significant month for police officers around the nation in that the month is set aside to honor officers who have lost their lives in the line if duty. The culmination of the month-long tribute is National Police Week (May 14 - 20 in 2023) with Peace Officer’s Memorial Day being held on May 16 this year. This month is also significant to the U.S. Capitol Police in that May 2, 1828 was the founding day for the force. We were honored and had the great privilege of interviewing U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger. 
About Chief MangerChief Manger was sworn in as Chief of Police on July 23, 2021.  He has served 42 years in the policing profession, including more than two decades as Chief of Police for two of the largest police agencies in the National Capital Region. Most recently, he was Chief of Police in Montgomery County, Maryland, from 2004 to 2019.  He also served as Police Chief in Fairfax County, Virginia, from 1998 to 2004.  His leadership in regional law enforcement initiatives is extensive.

USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry C. Black

April is Credit Union Youth Month and we are featuring Chaplain Barry C. Black to discuss many things but one of the main topics is his new children’s book A Prayer for Our Country: Words to Unite and Inspire Hope. Chaplain Black shares his inspiration for the book and his life’s journey from “unpromising beginnings” to becoming the U.S. Senate Chaplain.
About Chaplain BlackBarry Clayton Black is the 62nd chaplain of the United States Senate. Chaplain Black served for over 27 years in the United States Navy Chaplain Corps, rising to the rank of 2nd rear admiral and ending his career as the Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy. He retired from the Navy on August 15, 2003. He began serving as Senate chaplain on June 27, 2003, becoming the first African American and first Seventh-day Adventist to hold the office.

USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Secretary of the Senate Ann Berry

To wrap up our celebration of Women’s History Month we would like to share our interview with the Secretary of the U.S. Senate; Sonceria Ann Berry. Sec. Berry was sworn in as the 34th secretary of the United States Senate on March 1, 2021. Sec. Berry is the first African American to serve in this position and the eighth woman to hold the office.
About Secretary BerryMrs. Berry first came to the Senate in 1979 and served 18 years in many positions on Senator Howell Heflin’s staff. After he retired, she worked for Senators Daniel Patrick Moynihan, John Edwards, and Tom Carper. She also led the transition team for Senator Doug Jones, and most recently served as the deputy chief of staff to the Senate president pro tempore, Senator Patrick Leahy, who swore her in as the new secretary.

USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Nicole McGrew

In celebration of Women’s History Month and specifically International Women’s Day, we would like to shine our spotlight on entrepreneur, business owner, Master Gardener and most recently, the newly appointed Board Chair for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce - Nicole McGrew.
About Nicole McGrewNicole McGrew opened Threadleaf in 2018, which grew to Threadleaf and Company in 2022. A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center with a design background, Nicole practiced law for twelve years in Washington, DC prior to opening Threadleaf. Nicole currently is the 2023 Chair of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Board. She also serves on the boards of the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture, Move2Learn and the Visit Alexandria Board of Governors. Nicole is also a Certified Master Gardener and is a member of Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia.

USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Herbert ”Bertie” Bowman

The particular date of this podcast episode is historically significant in that on February 25, 1870, Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels from Mississippi took the oath of office and became the first African American U.S. Senator. In celebration of Black History Month, we wanted to honor that historic date and share a very special conversation we had with USSFCU Board Member Emeritus and Capitol Hill Icon, Bertie Bowman.About Mr. BowmanMr. Bowman details his life experiences growing up in the Jim Crow south, making his way to Capitol Hill and working his way to becoming the Hearing Coordinator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Serving longer than any other Senate staffer, Mr. Bowman was witness to many of the major events in American history. Mr. Bowman also discusses the progress and setbacks that have been made in the continued efforts for racial equality. Mr. Bowman also discusses being honored as the namesake for USSFCU’s headquarters building in Alexandria, Virginia.

USSFCU Spotlight Podcast: Senator Ron Wyden

In our first episode of USSFCU's Spotlight Podcast, our President and CEO, Timothy L. Anderson sat down with Oregon Senator Ron Wyden to discuss the credit union business model, its mission of equalizing financial opportunity for all, and the advantages of nonprofit financial services. The conversation also highlights Senator Wyden’s relationship with credit unions, his personal experience with USSFCU, and his passion for helping America’s (Oregon’s) small businesses.