BRAINERD, Minn. – At its annual meeting here Mid Minnesota FCU honored Ray Burnett as a Credit Union Builder by presenting his family with a commemorative plaque.
The Credit Union Builder award, which is offered through the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation (MNCUF), recognizes those who have dedicated time and energy to building the credit union movement.
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and an active member of the community, Burnett was President/CEO of Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union from 1980 until retiring in 2003. His leadership within the credit union movement also included serving on the boards of directors of several organizations at the national level. Throughout his career, Burnett was recognized with many awards for outstanding service and social responsibility. He passed away earlier this year with his family by his side.
“Ray was a talented and tireless credit union advocate,” said Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union President/CEO Chuck Albrecht. “He was an inspiration to all of us, and his dedication to the community was a great example of the credit union philosophy of people helping people.”
Burnett’s name joins those of thirty-two previous Credit Union Builder honorees and the contributing credit unions that are permanently on display at the Minnesota Credit Union Network’s office.
At right, members of Ray Burnett's family accept recognition on his behalf.