Paul Aylward

First Vice Chairperson of the Board

Paul Aylward was raised on a farm near Boyer, Iowa. He graduated from Ar-We-Va High School in Westside, Iowa and also attended Huron College in Huron, South Dakota. Aylward proudly served in the United States Army before making a 15-year commitment to Huron Armour and Company beginning in 1968. It was at that time Paul became a member of the Armour Federal Credit Union. Mr. Aylward was also the Executive Director for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union Council 59 through 2012. Most recently, Aylward served two terms as Mayor of Huron. Paul has been a tireless community advocate, giving his time to numerous committees, boards and organizations over the decades. Paul currently resides in Huron with his bride of 54 years, Mary Baum. The Aylwards have two grown daughters and five grandchildren.