Few in number, but mighty in all the important ways — dedication to the credit union philosophy, flexibility in serving credit unions, and a penchant for adapting to the changing world — the Association staff has over 100 collective years of experience at the Utah Association. Not bad for 6 people!
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Started in 2003
Scott became president and CEO of the Utah Credit Union Association in December of 2003, after a short stint as senior vice-president of government relations. Having served twice as executive director of the Utah Republican Party and as a senior advisor to Utah’s former United States Senator, Orrin Hatch in Washington, DC, he came into the role noted for his ability to build and deploy successful strategies and tactics that have protected and advanced the cause of credit unions.
Previous industry involvement includes serving as the chairman of CULAC, the federal political action committee of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and as chair of the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) and an executive board member of CUNA. He was recently elected to the CUNA Board by acclamation. He currently serves on the board for 100% for Kids Foundation, Utah Center for Neighborhood Stabilization, Utah Business Coalition, Capitol Hill Association and the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics and Public Service at Weber State University. Scott holds a degree in public relations and Japanese from Weber State University, volunteers for his church, and is an instrument-rated private pilot. He and his wife, Samantha, have three daughters, four grandchildren and reside in Kaysville, Utah.
Started in 2024
Rusty joined the Utah Credit Union Association in July of 2024 as President and Chief Advocacy Officer. Prior to that, Rusty was the President of the Utah Taxpayers Association, which serves as the state tax watchdog on income, property and sales tax issues at the state, local and national level. Rusty has a deep interest in public policy and has always had the “political bug” in him.
Earlier in his career, Rusty worked as the Director of Government Relations for Melaleuca in Idaho Falls, ID and spent 15 years in the Investment Advisory industry. Rusty earned a BA in Finance from the University of Utah. Rusty enjoys golf, skiing, snowboarding and became an Ironman in 2021. Now taking it easy on his knees, he enjoys the outdoors with his wife Lisa living in Farmington, Utah. Rusty and Lisa have five children who are growing up and leaving the nest.
Started in 2000
Stephen has worked in the credit union industry since the Monday after Y2K, spending a great deal of time consulting with credit unions on a myriad of topics. During those decades he’s developed a broad repertoire, which recently has turned to data and analytics. Practical and hands on, Stephen wants to know how to do stuff and apply high-level concepts. Lately he’s led the development of advocacy software that helps credit unions analyze their membership in relation to the voter population.
Stephen done got his book learnin’ from the University of Utah in English, public relations, business management, and information systems. He prefers to sleep several miles from the nearest trailhead, is a heavy consumer of audio books, and loves road trips, board games, and living in quiet Erda, Utah with his wife (his favorite person). They have 3 kids in varying stages of transitioning to adulthood.
Started in 2003
Scott became president and CEO of the Utah Credit Union Association in December of 2003, after a short stint as senior vice-president of government relations. Having served twice as executive director of the Utah Republican Party and as a senior advisor to Utah’s former United States Senator, Orrin Hatch in Washington, DC, he came into the role noted for his ability to build and deploy successful strategies and tactics that have protected and advanced the cause of credit unions.
Previous industry involvement includes serving as the chairman of CULAC, the federal political action committee of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and as chair of the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) and an executive board member of CUNA. He was recently elected to the CUNA Board by acclamation. He currently serves on the board for 100% for Kids Foundation, Utah Center for Neighborhood Stabilization, Utah Business Coalition, Capitol Hill Association and the Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics and Public Service at Weber State University. Scott holds a degree in public relations and Japanese from Weber State University, volunteers for his church, and is an instrument-rated private pilot. He and his wife, Samantha, have three daughters, four grandchildren and reside in Kaysville, Utah.
Started in 2024
Rusty joined the Utah Credit Union Association in July of 2024 as President and Chief Advocacy Officer. Prior to that, Rusty was the President of the Utah Taxpayers Association, which serves as the state tax watchdog on income, property and sales tax issues at the state, local and national level. Rusty has a deep interest in public policy and has always had the “political bug” in him.
Earlier in his career, Rusty worked as the Director of Government Relations for Melaleuca in Idaho Falls, ID and spent 15 years in the Investment Advisory industry. Rusty earned a BA in Finance from the University of Utah. Rusty enjoys golf, skiing, snowboarding and became an Ironman in 2021. Now taking it easy on his knees, he enjoys the outdoors with his wife Lisa living in Farmington, Utah. Rusty and Lisa have five children who are growing up and leaving the nest.
Started in 2000
Stephen has worked in the credit union industry since the Monday after Y2K, spending a great deal of time consulting with credit unions on a myriad of topics. During those decades he’s developed a broad repertoire, which recently has turned to data and analytics. Practical and hands on, Stephen wants to know how to do stuff and apply high-level concepts. Lately he’s led the development of advocacy software that helps credit unions analyze their membership in relation to the voter population.
Stephen done got his book learnin’ from the University of Utah in English, public relations, business management, and information systems. He prefers to sleep several miles from the nearest trailhead, is a heavy consumer of audio books, and loves road trips, board games, and living in quiet Erda, Utah with his wife (his favorite person). They have 3 kids in varying stages of transitioning to adulthood.
