Dan Mica

Daniel Andrew Mica
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 11th district
In office 1979—1989
Preceded by	Paul G. Rogers
Succeeded by	Harry Johnston
Personal details
Born	February 4, 1944 (1944-02-04) (age 67) Binghamton, New York
Political party	Democratic

Daniel Andrew Mica (born February 4, 1944, Binghamton, New York) is an American politician and businessman. He was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing from Florida's 11th district from 1979 to 1989, and was the president and chief executive officer of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) from 1996 to 2010.

Education

Daniel Mica attended the University of Florida, but received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University in 1966. He was subsequently awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the same institution. He also holds an honorary law degree from Barry University.^[1]

Career

Politics

From 1968 to 1978, Daniel Mica was the Chief of Staff to Congressman Paul G. Rogers. He succeed Rogers in 1979 and subsequently served five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Florida's 11th district. While in Congress Mica served on a number of committees, including the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Inman Commission on Terrorism.

In 1988 Mica ran for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Lawton Chiles. Mica finished 3rd in the Democratic primary.

After leaving Capitol Hill, Mica joined the American Council of Life Insurance in 1989 as an Executive Vice President specializing in Federal Affairs. He remained in this position until 1996.

Credit Union National Association

In July 1996, Mica was named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA).^[2]

Family

Mica is married, has four children, and is the brother of current Representative John Mica.^[2][3] His daughter is the current Director of Admission for Catholic University of America.

References

1. ^ "Florida Atlantic University — Alumni Talon Award 1998". Florida Atlantic University Office of Alumni Relations. http://fauf.fau.edu/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?&pid=1106&srcid=855. Retrieved 2006-12-17. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "Executive Management Team — Daniel A. Mica". CUNA, Inc. EMT. http://www.cuna.org/cuna/bios/d_mica.html. Retrieved 2006-12-17. 
3. ^ "John Mica — Congress votes database". The Washington Post Company. http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/m000689/. Retrieved 2006-12-17. 

External links

• Daniel Mica Congressional Bio
• Credit Union National Association Official Website
• CUNA's Profile of Daniel A. Mica

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Paul G. Rogers	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 11th congressional district 1979–1983	Succeeded by Bill Nelson
Preceded by Claude Pepper	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 14th congressional district 1983–1989	Succeeded by Harry Johnston

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Name	Mica, Daniel A.
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Date of birth	1944-02-04
Place of birth	Binghamton, New York
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