Ever-evolving challenges keep EXIM Bank leader at the agency for 50 years and counting

Summary: Jim Cruse started his career at the Export-Import Bank back in 1970. He's been there ever since. He's responsible for several major policy changes, negotiations and the reauthorization of the bank over the course of five decades. Cruse celebrated his 50th work anniversary with his coworkers last month, virtually, alas. He tells Federal News Network's Nicole Ogrysko what the bank was like when he first started, and how the agency has changed since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices