Saskatchewan Roughriders’ CEO Craig Reynolds reflects on Hopson’s impact [Video]

After the news former Saskatchewan Roughriders President and CEO Jim Hopson passed away earlier this week – current President and CEO Craig Reynolds is reflecting on the impact Hopson left on not only him – but the entire CFL family.

“The Riders lost someone who helped change the course of history for our team. On a personal level, Jim changed the course of my life, bringing me back to Saskatchewan and for that I’m forever grateful,” Reynolds said during a media availability Thursday.

Hopson was the first President and CEO of the team and held the positions from 2005-2015. Reynolds succeeded Hopson in his roles after serving as the club’s Chief Financial Officer.

“I met Jim for the first time when I interviewed for the Chief Financial Officer position with the club. Right from the moment I met him, I thought ‘This is somebody I want to work with and …