Sterling Nielsen is the president and CEO of Mountain America Credit Union, a role he’s held since October 2008. During his 30 years of service at the credit union, the credit union has grown from $300 million to over $20 billion in assets. The credit union has expended into five states and now serves over 1.4 million members. As the seventh largest credit union in the nation, Nielsen works to make sure the credit union is building communities and individuals.

Sterling was recognized as a CEO of the Year and one of Utah’s Most Influential People by Utah Business Magazine. He also received the Visionary Award from the Utah Credit Union League, the CUES Outstanding Chief Executive award in 2019, and the Titan Award by the Sandy Chamber of Commerce.

Sterling and his wife, Stephanie, have five children and five grandchildren.