John Craddock

John G. Craddock is a Senior Vice President and Market Executive for the Greater Seattle and Eastern Washington Business Banking team for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Additionally, he has held the positions of Financial Center Manager, Senior Credit Underwriter and Treasury Management Officer during his 30+ year tenure.

John holds a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Business Administration and Finance from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Washington State University in Pullman, WA. John was also an Adjunct Professor at the Albers School of Business and Economics of Seattle University

John enjoys volunteering at the school his children attend as the School Commission President and as a Finance Committee Chair managing the school’s endowment fund. John is also passionate about supporting individuals and families affected by disabilities through his role in Bank of America’s Disability Action Network, Seattle Chapter.

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  • Ballroom with round tables; in the foreground is a table of attendees. From left to right: Sara Desautel, Bank of America; Gab Decastro; Everett Elam, Computer and Assistive Technology Instructor; Jonathan Dymond Senior Donor Relations Manager; Greg Szabo, Director of Government & Public Relations; Raychel Callary, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and Volunteer; George Abbott, President and CEO of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

    Supporting People Who are Blind in the Greater Spokane Community – Opportunities Breakfast

    March 6th, 2024

    Last week, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. hosted our annual Opportunities Breakfast, a transformative morning dedicated to celebrating the lives of individuals who are blind and DeafBlind in the Greater Spokane Community. The [...]

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    How Costco is Supporting Valuable Training for People Who Are DeafBlind

    February 29th, 2024

    In a world that continually strives for inclusivity and equal opportunities, there are shining examples of organizations that go above and beyond to make a difference. One such example is the remarkable partnership between Costco [...]

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    John Craddock and Lachelle Smith Join the Lighthouse Board of Trustees

    October 18th, 2023

    The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is excited to announce two new exceptional additions to our Board of Trustees, John Craddock and Lachelle Smith. Their impressive backgrounds, dedication to their communities, and passion for [...]