When Paul Simkins left his bank job to become a credit unionbranch manager, he admitted that “service to others” was not on hismind.

After learning and experiencing the difference between creditunion and banks, however, Simkins became known as one of theindustry's leading pioneers when he retired in 2005.

Simkins, a cofounder and the charter vice presidentof CULIANCE, formerly CU24, and president/CEO of five differentcredit unions, passed away on May 26 at the age of 77 in Florida,his son, Paul Simkins Jr., said.

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