After nine years of perfect attendance, Mary Rupp has retired as board secretary for the NCUA, the agency said Friday.

Rupp, a 27-year NCUA veteran who never missed a board meeting in the nine years she held her final post, has been succeeded by senior trial attorney Gerard Poliquin, the agency said.

"Mary has shown a remarkable commitment to NCUA and to her work. We're grateful for all she has done here and for ­upholding high standards in public service. We'll miss her, and we wish her a long and happy retirement," NCUA Board Chairman Debbie Matz said in the announcement.

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"The board is fortunate to have her replacement be an equally ­capable and dedicated individual," added Board Member Michael Fryzel. "Jerry Poliquin brings a strong legal and technical background to the position, and I look forward to working with him." 

Rupp also had been senior policy adviser to former Board Member JoAnn Johnson. She holds a bachelor's degree from Newton College and a law degree from Catholic University

Poliquin – who has been a member of the agency's Supervisory Review Committee – joined the NCUA in 1996 after serving as an enforcement attorney with the Office of Thrift Supervision and holds a master's degree from Boston University and a law degree from Seattle University, the NCUA said.

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