Credit union industry lending speaker, expert and former CEO, Rex Johnson passed away Friday surrounded by his family at the age of 77. Rex was known as a charismatic leader who inspired Baxter Credit Union employees to live the “people helping people” purpose of the Vernon Hills-based credit union, according to a company statement.
Credit Union Lending Expert Rex Johnson Passes Away






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