By Nebraska Credit Union League
The Nebraska Credit Union League (League) is pleased to announce the selection of L. James Wright as its next Chief Advocacy Officer effective September 1, 2025. The League is the state trade association and primary advocacy organization for Nebraska’s not-for-profit, member-owned credit unions.
“James Wright’s extensive experience in local, state, and federal government, as well as his understanding of the issues impacting Nebraska’s credit unions make him the perfect fit for our organization,” said Brandon
Luetkenhaus, President/CEO of the League. “James is a well-respected leader that has demonstrated an ability to bring people together to get the hard things done and I couldn’t be more excited to have him on our team,” said Luetkenhaus.
James has over two decades of experience in government policy and constituent services having served under three U.S. Congressmen, a U.S. Senator, a Governor, and two Omaha Mayors. Currently, he serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District Congressman Don Bacon. His responsibilities included overseeing the staff and all activities of the district offices, developing and advising the Congressman on policy objectives, and interfacing with officials from both the public and private sectors.
Prior to his service with Congressman Bacon, James served as Sr. Constituent Service Representative to Congressman Brad Ashford, the Director of Outreach for Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert, the Constituent Service Representative & Special Projects Coordinator for U.S. Senator Mike Johanns, appointed by Governor Dave Heineman as Director of the Nebraska Office of Violence Prevention, Outreach Coordinator for Congressman Lee Terry and as a research assistant for Mayor Hal Daub.
Outside of his work in government, James is involved with several community organizations including the Nebraska Arts Council of which he is a board member, Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, and the Omaha Community Playhouse. He is a native Nebraskan and resides in Omaha with his wife, Angie, and their son.