Citing competing business interests, William B. Eckhardt, a CUNA Mutual board member since 2005 and president/CEO of Alaska USA Federal Credit, has resigned his CUNA Mutual director seat.

In a statement, the Anchorage CEO said he is leaving the insurer in light of a planned CU venture in the personal insurance field.

Eckhardt called himself one of the organization's "strongest advocates" but chose not to seek re-election to the CUNA Mutual board in light of "anticipated business obligations."

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