Craig Named CUES Executive of the Year
CUES member proud to follow in footsteps of CU movement leaders.

November 8, 2004

Rick Craig, president and chief executive officer of $2.9 billion America First Credit Union, Ogden, Utah, was named CUES Executive of the Year at a special awards banquet last night during CEO Network in Phoenix.

Accepting his award, Craig said, "In accepting for the team at America First, I'm proud to follow in the footsteps of many of the 'giants' in the credit union movement."

Craig was presented with an engraved crystal award in recognition of this honor by 2003 CUES Executive of the Year Robert J. Harvey Jr., president/CEO of Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union, Seattle.

A CUES member for 27 years, Craig has served America First Credit Union since 1977, where he held the position of executive vice president until his promotion to president/CEO in 1997. Asset growth at the credit union has exceeded $1.6 billion under Craig's leadership.

CUES Chairman Mickey Wilson (left) and 2003 CUES Executive of the Year Robert J. Harvey Jr. (right) were on hand to congratulate Rick Craig on his award.

Craig has been an active CUES member, including service on CUES' board of directors from 1989 to 1998 and as board chairman in 1995. He was inducted into the CUES Hall of Fame in 1996. Additionally, he is a popular figure at CUES Council events throughout the country and is a frequent breakout speaker at CUES' conferences. He is also a member of the CUES Chairman's Club for recruitment of new members.

Additionally, he has served on The Filene Research Institute Advisory Committee; the CUNA Governmental Affairs Subcommittee; and has taught at the Western Management School for the past 23 years.

Recipients of the prestigious CUES Executive of the Year Award must show exceptional leadership skills, be committed to professional development, contribute successfully to their credit union, play an active role in CUES and its councils, and actively participate in civic and community affairs.