The Credit Union League of Connecticut has tapped a state politics veteran to run the organization.

The board of directors of the CUCL recently said that Bruce Adams will be hired as president and CEO. He will begin in his new role on Aug. 19. Adams replaces former CUCL President and CEO Jill Nowacki, who left a few months ago to launch her own consulting firm.

“The Credit Union League of Connecticut provides its members – mission-driven, not-for-profit, local financial institutions – with both a deep portfolio of products and services as well as top-flight public advocacy,” Adams said in a statement. “I’m very grateful to the board for allowing me the opportunity to leverage the collective strength of our credit unions and help them succeed in this challenging marketplace. We will work together to provide even greater value to our members by more closely aligning our vision with our product portfolio.”

Adams is currently the deputy commissioner of the state’s Department of Revenue Services.

Prior to his current role, Adams was general counsel to Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, where he provided legal, policy and strategic counsel to the lieutenant governor and her staff. He also assisted the Wyman in her role as president of the Connecticut State Senate.

Before that, Adams was general counsel to the Connecticut Department of Banking, where he developed and executed agency policy and legislation, oversaw the agency’s enforcement activity and supervised the government relations and consumer affairs unit.

“Selected from a strong field of candidates, the board is excited that Bruce will be leading the next chapter of our success,” Michael Hinchey, board chairman of the CUCL, said in a statement. “He brings an impressive blend of legal, policy and business experience which will be extremely valuable to furthering the credit union movement in Connecticut.”