Pub. 2 2014 Issue 3

summer 2014 27 C hairmen and Vice Chairmen for UBA committees for the upcom- ing program year met together on Thursday, August 28 for a day of train- ing and planning for the coming year. These individuals have stepped up as industry leaders to help the UBA pro- vide manage and provide committees for 2014/2015. UBA sponsors committees on a variety of industry topics which bring bankers together on a monthly basis to share ideas and provide feedback to the association on critical issues. Committee participation creates an excellent growth opportunity for bankers, including lead- ership development, visibility within the industry, and the opportunity to network with peers. It also provides the UBA with direct access to bankers in the field. Below is a list of committees and their leadership: Agriculture Committee – Chairman Jim Frederick, Rock Canyon Bank, Vice Chairman, Darren Cole, Cache Valley Bank; Compliance Committee – Chair- man, Jeremy Gray, Rock Canyon Bank, Vice Chairman Kirk Lundgren, Celtic Bank; CRA Committee – Chairman Stephanie Tobey, Zions Bank, Vice Chairman, Kim Haywood, Ally Bank; Financial Literacy Committee – Chair- man, Rob James, Wells Fargo, Vice Chairman Margo Wilson, AmericanWest Bank; Education Committee – Chair- man Mark Howells, Cache Valley Bank, Vice Chairman Ken Burnett, Bank of American Fork; Convention Committee – Chairman Tim Laukka, Optum Bank; Women in Banking Conference Com- mittee – Chairman Melisse Grey, Zions Bank, Vice Chairman Ashley Massey, Bank of Utah. n For additional information on UBA committees, please con- tact the UBA office at 801-364-4303. UBA Committees Rob James, Stephanie Tobey, Margo Wilson, Ashley Massey, Melisse Grey, Tim Laukka, Darren Cole, Mark Howells, Kirk Lundgren, Jim Frederick, Jeremy Gray, Kim Haywood. O n June 9, 2014 the Utah bank- ing industry lost a great friend and advocate when Lawrence W. Alder passed away peacefully from a stroke. Lawry was President and CEO of the Utah Bankers Association for over 15 years retiring in 1997. He left a legacy of intelligent leadership, dedication and cooperation, and guided the industry through challenging times as their lead lobbyist and unfailing advocate. He was a great mentor and teacher to those he worked with and contin- ued to closely watch and respond to the activities of the Utah Bankers Association until his death. Lawrence Wesley Alder was born December 28, 1933 in Salt Lake City to Garold Benson and Norma Blake Alder. He passed away peacefully on June 9, 2014 in Salt Lake City due to complications of a stroke that he suffered the previous day. He was the second of two children and grew up in the Avenues of Salt Lake City next door to a tennis court which became a big part of his life. He graduated in the class of 1952 from West High School where he was Student Body President, competed in the State Tennis Championship, and where he met the love of his life. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1956. On June 18, 1953 he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Ranck, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they have 8 children who are the pride and joy of his life. He was President of the Utah Retail Grocers Association, President of the Utah Bankers Association, and served on many State and National Boards. He was hard working. Attitude was everything. He was a teacher of the highest order. He was a man of integrity and gave his all and dedicated himself to every endeavor whether it was family, church, work, or sports. He had a way of making you feel like you were the most important person on earth. He lived by the motto “And Then Some” which became a guideline and a challenge for all his posterity to follow in his footsteps. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Ranck Alder, his older brother Kenneth Blake Alder, and his children Kris- tine Gross, Kathy & Ken Johnson, Mark & Beki Alder, Blake & Sheryl Alder, Becky & Bret Hutchison, Benson & Cathy Alder, Stoney & Kristina Alder, and Larson & Julie Alder, 32 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, with more com- ing. He is preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Danielle Carolyn Gross, and a great-grandson, Daniel John- son Kieffer. n In Memoriam