The accolades were pouring in Friday for Rick Craig, the retiring president/CEO of Utah's $5.4 billion America First Federal Credit Union, described as a steady stalwart defending for three decades the bank attack on the tax exemption.
"His support for the industry has been simply unwavering," said Scott Simpson, the president/CEO of the Utah Credit Union Association. "Rick's ability to navigate this difficult challenge and deploy resources was constant."
Craig announced Thursday his plans to retire from the helm of the Riverdale/Salt Lake City-based credit union on Sept. 1, his 70th birthday, to be succeeded by John Lund, executive vice president.
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